Uttar Pradesh OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility, Documents & Benefits

The Uttar Pradesh OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme 2025, launched by the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh, is a dedicated financial aid initiative for Other Backward Class (OBC) students studying in Class 9 and 10. This scheme is designed to ease the financial burden on low-income families and encourage students to complete their matriculation.

By covering essential educational costs, this scholarship ensures that no child from the OBC community drops out due to financial constraints.

Key Highlights

• Name of Scheme: OBC Pre-Matric Scholarship – Uttar Pradesh 2025

• Launched By: Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department

• Applicable For: OBC Students (Class 9–10)

• Annual Income Limit: ₹2,00,000/-

• Scholarship Amount: ₹150/month (up to 10 months) + ₹750/year (for residential students)

• Mode of Application: Online at scholarship.up.gov.in

Benefits

Eligible OBC students will receive:

• ₹150/- per month for a maximum of 10 months (day scholars)

• ₹750/- per annum for residential students

This support helps cover expenses such as books, stationery, tuition fees, and other academic-related costs.

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for this scheme, students must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh

• Belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category

• Studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school

• Family income should be ₹2,00,000/- or less annually

• Age limit: 12 to 20 years (as of July 1, 2025)

• Not availing of any other scholarship simultaneously (with few exceptions)

• All children from the same family are eligible

• Students must be regular attendees at their institution

Application Process (Online)

Step-by-Step Registration:

1. Visit the official website: scholarship.up.gov.in

2. Click on “Student → Registration”

3. Choose “For OBC Category” → Select Pre-Matric (Fresh)

4. Fill in all required information and submit

5. Note down the registration number displayed on the screen

Step-by-Step Login and Application:

1. Go to the Fresh Login (Student) section

2. Enter your registration number, mobile number, and password

3. Complete DigiLocker Aadhaar verification

4. Fill in:

   • Personal details

   • Educational details

   • Bank details

5. Upload all required documents

6. Complete NPCI bank verification

7. Download and submit the application form with documents to your school

Documents Required

Ensure you have the following documents ready:

• Aadhaar Card

• Caste Certificate (OBC)

• Income Certificate (latest)

• Marksheet of the previous qualifying class

• Bank Passbook (student’s name & IFSC code visible)

• Admission/fee receipt (if applicable)

• Enrollment Number

• Passport-sized Photograph

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is this scheme?
  The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship for Other Backward Class (OBC) students. This scholarship aims to financially assist students from these categories to pursue secondary education and complete their matriculation.
• What benefits are provided 
  Financial benefits are provided.
• How many financial benefits are provided?
  ₹150/- per month (for max 10 months).
  ₹750/- per annum (residential students).
• 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 Other Backward Class (OBC) caste 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 ₹2,00,000/-.
• 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. Caste certificate.
  3. Income certificate of your family.
  4. Bank passbook photocopy (where the scholarship amount will be deposited).
  5. Fee receipt number (if applicable).
  6. Enrollment number.
  7. Aadhar card number.
  8. Latest passport-sized photograph.
• What is the official URL to get registered and fill out the application form?
  Follow the URL below.
  Link: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/

Sources & References

• Official Website 
• Guidelines