OBC Pre Matricscholarship is a scheme by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department, aimed at providing financial assistance to the students from Other Backward Class (OBC) section studying in Class 9 and 10. The goal of this program is to provide a degree of financial aid to the poor families to motivate students from lower neighborhoods they must through matriculation. The scholarship program alleviates some financial burden to make higher education/career and brighter future options for these students.
Benefits
- Monthly Scholarship:
- ₹150 per month for up to 10 months for day scholars.
- Annual Scholarship for Residential Students:
- ₹750 per annum for students residing in hostels.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residential Status:
The beneficiary must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh. - Caste Eligibility:
The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category. - Occupational Eligibility:
Beneficiaries who are dependents of people in occupations traditionally considered untouchable are eligible. - Income Limit:
The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed ₹2,00,000. - Number of Eligible Children:
All children of the applicant’s parents are eligible under this scheme. - Scholarship Exclusivity:
Students cannot receive other scholarships alongside this one, except for specific exceptions. - Age Criteria:
The beneficiary’s age should be between 12 to 20 years as of July 1st of the application year.
Application Process Online
Step 1: Registration
- Visit the official website.
- Click on “Registration“ under the Student section.
- Select “OBC Category” from the available options.
- Choose the applicable education level:
- Pre-matric (Fresh) for Class 9 & 10.
- Post-matric Intermediate (Fresh) for Classes 11 & 12.
- Post-matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh) for college-level studies.
- Post-matric Other State (Fresh) for students studying outside Uttar Pradesh.
- Fill in the required registration information and click Submit.
- Note down the Registration Number displayed on the screen for future use.
Step 2: Login
- Go back to the official website.
- Click on “Fresh Login” under the Student section.
- Enter:
- Registration Number
- Mobile Number
- Password
- Complete the DigiLocker verification.
- Fill out the application form with:
- Personal Details
- Bank Details
- Upload the required documents.
- Complete the NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) verification.
- Download the completed application form.
- Submit the application form to your institute along with all required documents.
Documents Required
- Mark Sheet of the last qualifying examination.
- Caste Certificate proving OBC category status.
- Income Certificate of the family (must confirm the income is below ₹2,00,000).
- Bank Passbook Photocopy (with IFSC code and account details where the scholarship will be deposited).
- Fee Receipt Number (if applicable).
- Enrollment Number provided by the educational institution.
- Aadhaar Card Number.
- Latest Passport-size Photograph.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is this scheme?
The OBC Pre Matric Scholarship is a financial assistance program for OBC students in Classes 9 and 10 in Uttar Pradesh to support their education. - What benefits are provided?
Students receive a monthly scholarship of ₹150 for up to 10 months and an annual stipend of ₹750 for residential students. - Who can get the scheme benefits?
OBC students in Class 9 and 10 from families with an annual income of ₹2,00,000 or less are eligible. - What is the educational eligibility criterion?
The student must be enrolled in Class 9 or 10 at a recognized school in Uttar Pradesh. - What is the financial eligibility criterion?
The family’s annual income should not exceed ₹2,00,000. - What documents are required?
Required documents include mark sheets, caste and income certificates, bank passbook, Aadhaar card, and a passport-sized photo.