UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process

In Uttar Pradesh, the Social Welfare Department provides Pre Matric Scholarship for economically weaker section (EWS) Other Backward Class( OBC ) students studying in secondary stage of Class 9 or 10. This scholarship goes in line with the Southern Education Foundation’s belief in education as one of the most potent tools that can widen opportunities for underprivileged community students and to fill any gap of finance that may come on way otherwise. The scholarship, on the other hand, lightens the financial load of SC students and makes sure that they pass high school so as to afford further avenues for education and the enabling of dreams.

Objective

The scheme is designed to:

Encourage education among OBC students in Uttar Pradesh.
Provide financial assistance to reduce dropout rates due to economic hardships.
Ensure that students from backward classes have equal opportunities in education.
Reimburse fees and provide scholarships to support educational pursuits in government schools, aided, and recognized institutions.

Benefits

Monthly Scholarship: ₹150 per month for a maximum of 10 months.
Annual Ad Hoc Grant: ₹750 in a single installment.
The scholarship is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship, applicants must fulfill the following conditions:

The student must be a native of Uttar Pradesh and studying in the state.
The annual income of the student’s parents/guardians must not exceed ₹2 lakh from all sources.
The student must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
The student must be studying in a government school, aided school, or a recognized educational institute.
The availability of budget in the institution may influence the scholarship award.

Application Process

Online Application Steps:

Visit the Official Portal: Go to the official website of the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, Uttar Pradesh.
Student Registration: Click on the “Student Section” and select “Student Registration” for the Pre-Matric Scholarship.
Fill the Application Form: Complete the form with accurate personal, academic, and bank details.
Print the Application Form: After submission, print out the application form.
Submit to Educational Institute: Submit the printed application form along with required documents to your educational institution.
Verification by Institution: The institution will verify and forward the application to the Education Officer.
State-Level Data Matching: The application data is matched at the State N.I.C. level.
Approval by District Committee: The District Approval Committee will approve/disapprove the applications.
Final Locking and Payment: The approved data is digitally signed by the District Backward Class Welfare Officer, and the scholarship amount is deposited into the student’s bank account.

Documents Required

To apply for the scholarship, the following documents are necessary:

UP Residential Proof:
- Upload any of the following documents:
  - Ration Card, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, or PAN Card.
Caste Certificate:
- Proof of belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC).
Family Income Certificate:
- Issued by a competent authority.
Student ID Proof:
- Issued by the educational institution.
Mark Sheets:
- Certificates and mark sheets of the qualifying examination.
Fee Receipt/Admission Letter:
- Proof of admission or current year fee receipt issued by the educational institution.
Student Bank Passbook:
- First page of the bank passbook with account details and IFSC code.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is the Pre-Matric Scholarship?
It is a financial assistance scheme aimed at supporting OBC students in Uttar Pradesh to continue their school education.

Q2: What are the benefits of this scheme?
Eligible students receive a monthly scholarship of ₹150 for 10 months and an annual grant of ₹750.

Q3: How much amount is provided as scheme benefits?
The total benefit per student is ₹2,250 per year.

Q4: Who can get the benefits of this scheme?
OBC students studying in government, aided, or recognized institutions in Uttar Pradesh are eligible.

Q5: What is the annual income eligibility criteria for the scheme?
The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh from all sources.

Q6: What is the caste criteria for the scheme?
The scheme is exclusively for students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC).

Q7: Is this scheme only for students?
Yes, this scheme is only for students studying in Classes 1 to 10 in recognized institutions.

Q8: What is the application process?
Students must register online, submit the form along with the required documents to their educational institution, and undergo verification before approval..

Q10: What are the required documents?
You will need residence proof, caste certificate, income certificate, ID proof from your institution, mark sheets, fee receipt, and bank account details.

Sources and References

Guidelines
Official Portal: scholarship.up.gov.in.