OBC Pre Matric Scholarship-Uttar Pradesh

Key facts

Benefit	₹1,500 monthly
Who	OBC students in Class 9 or 10
Income limit	₹2,00,000
Implemented by	Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department
Official portal	https://scholarship.up.gov.in
Application window	Annual window — confirm dates on the official portal

Benefits

Eligible students receive ₹150 monthly for a maximum of 10 months, providing essential financial support for their education.

Who can apply

Age 12–20
Household income ≤ ₹2,00,000/year
Category: OBC
Resident of Uttar Pradesh
poor household

Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh and belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC). The family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000 annually, and students must be aged between 12 and 20 years.

How to apply

To apply, students must register online through the official scholarship portal.

Visit the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in.
Click on 'Registration' under the Student option.
Select 'OBC Category' and choose 'Pre-matric (Fresh)'.
Fill in the required registration information and submit.
Note down the registration number provided.
Log in using the registration number, mobile number, and password.
Complete the application form and upload the necessary documents.
Submit the application form to the respective institute along with all required documents.

Apply on the official website ↗

Documents required

Mark sheet of your last qualifying examination.
Caste certificate.
Income certificate of your family.
Bank passbook photocopy (where the scholarship amount will be deposited).
Fee receipt number (if applicable).
Enrollment number.
Aadhar card number.
Latest passport-sized photograph.

Frequently asked questions

What is the purpose of this scholarship?

The scholarship aims to financially assist OBC students in Uttar Pradesh to pursue their secondary education in Class 9 and 10.

What financial support does the scholarship provide?

Students receive ₹150 per month for up to 10 months, which helps cover educational expenses.

Who is eligible for this scholarship?

Eligibility is for OBC students aged 12 to 20 years, residing in Uttar Pradesh, with a family income not exceeding ₹2,00,000.

What documents are required to apply?

Applicants need to provide a mark sheet, caste certificate, income certificate, bank passbook photocopy, enrollment number, Aadhar card, and a passport-sized photograph.

How can I apply for the scholarship?

Applicants must register online, fill out the application form, and submit it along with required documents to their educational institution.

Can I receive other scholarships while applying for this one?

Generally, students cannot receive other scholarships simultaneously, although there may be some exceptions.

Key terms explained

SC / ST / OBC: Official social categories — Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Classes — used for reservations and targeted welfare schemes.

Always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.