To support secondary school education among financially disadvantaged students, the Government of Uttar Pradesh, through its Social Welfare Department, offers the General Pre-Matric Scholarship for students belonging to the General category enrolled in Class 9 or 10. The scheme aims to bridge the financial gap for economically weak families, ensuring that no deserving student drops out due to monetary hardship.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Name: General Pre-Matric Scholarship – Uttar Pradesh
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• Category: General (Economically Weaker Sections)
• Class Level: Class 9 and 10
• Annual Scholarship Amount: ₹3,000
• Application Mode: Online (scholarship.up.gov.in)
• Department: Social Welfare Department, Government of UP
Benefits
• ₹3,000/- annually per student for the full duration of the academic year.
• The scholarship is intended to cover basic educational expenses, including books, stationery, uniforms, and fees.
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
• Must belong to the General category
• Annual family income should be ₹2.5 lakh or below
• Students must be enrolled in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school
• Age limit: 12 to 20 years as of July 1, 2025
• Students must not receive any other scholarship (some exceptions apply)
• All children from a family can apply (no restriction othe n number of siblings)
Application Process
Step-by-Step Guide (Online)
Registration:
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Visit the official portal: https://scholarship.up.gov.in
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Click “Student” → “Registration”.
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Choose “General Category – Pre-matric (Fresh)”.
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Fill in your Aadhaar, personal details, and school information.
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Submit and note your registration number displayed on the screen.
Login & Form Submission:
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Go to the homepage and click “Fresh Login” under the Student tab.
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Enter Registration Number, Password, Mobile Number, and Captcha.
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Complete DigiLocker Verification.
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Fill in the application form with personal, academic, and bank details.
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Upload scanned documents (max size 200KB each).
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Complete NPCI Aadhaar-bank linking verification.
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Download the completed form and submit it to your school administration.
Documents Required
• Last qualifying exam mark sheet
• Income certificate (issued by the competent authority)
• Bank passbook (photocopy)
• Fee receipt/admission proof (if applicable)
• Enrollment number (from school)
• Aadhaar card
• Passport-sized photograph (latest)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is this scheme?
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre-Matric Scholarship for General Category students. This scholarship aims to financially assist students from these categories to pursue secondary education and complete their matriculation. Image of Uttar Pradesh
What benefits are provided?
Financial benefits are provided
How many financial benefits are provided?
For complete course duration: ₹3,000/- annually.
Who can get the scheme benefits?
All eligible students from the state of Uttar Pradesh can get the scheme benefits.
What are the caste eligibility criteria?
Applicant must belong to the General category.
What are the educational eligibility criteria?
Applicant must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school.
What are the financial eligibility criteria?
Applicant family’s annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000/-.
What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?
1. The applicant will have to register himself online.
2. Fill out the application form.
3. Download the filled application form and submit it to the institute.
What documents are required?
1. Mark sheet of your last qualifying examination.
2. Income certificate of your family.
3. Bank passbook photocopy (where the scholarship amount will be deposited).
4. Fee receipt number (if applicable).
5. Enrollment number.
6. Aadhar card number.
7. Latest passport-sized photograph.
What is the fother URL to get registered and fill out the application form?
Follow the URL below.
Link: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/