The Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Other Backward Classes (OBC) is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, implemented in Uttar Pradesh through the Department of Backward Classes Welfare. This scheme is aimed at improving the educational status of students from OBC communities studying in government, aided, and recognized schools by providing financial support at the pre-matric level (Classes 1 to 10).
Short Summary of the OBC Scholarship
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• Target Group: Students belonging to Other Backward Classes (OBC)
• Class Level: Pre-Matric (Class 1 to Class 10)
• Scholarship Type: Monthly + Annual Grant
• Mode of Application: Online
• Income Limit: Family income must not exceed ₹2 lakh per annum
• Scholarship Disbursal: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student bank accounts
Benefits
• Monthly Scholarship: ₹150 per month for a maximum of 10 months
• Annual Ad Hoc Grant: ₹750 one-time grant per year
• The total scholarship helps reduce school-related expenses, including tuition, books, and uniforms
• Scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account
Eligibility Criteria
• Applicant must be a native of Uttar Pradesh
• Must belong to the Other Backward Classes (OBC) community
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹2,00,000
• The student must be studying in a government-aided or recognized school
• Scholarship is subject to budget availability and verification
Exclusions
• Students from families earning more than ₹2 lakh annually
• Applicants not belonging to the OBC category
• Students enrolled in unrecognized or private unaided institutions may not be eligible
• Applications submitted without proper verification will not be approved
Application Process (Online)
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Visit the official Backward Classes Welfare portal: http://bcwelfare.up.nic.in/
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Click on the “Student” section and select “Student Registration”.
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Fill in all personal, academic, and bank details in the online application form
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Download and print the completed form.
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Submit the printout along with the required documents to your educational institution
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The institution will verify and forward the application
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Further verification is done by the Education Officer
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The application is matched and verified at the State NIC level
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District Approval Committee approves or disapproves of the application
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The final approved data is digitally signed by the District Backward Class Welfare Officer
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The scholarship is then credited directly to the student’s bank account
Documents Required
• Residential Proof (Any one: Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID, DL, PAN Card)
• Caste Certificate (for OBC category)
• Family Income Certificate
• Student ID Proof issued by the school
• Marksheet of the last passed examination
• Admission Letter/Fee Receipt from the current academic year
• Bank Passbook copy (with student’s name and IFSC)
• Passport-size photograph
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is a pre-matric Scholarship?
The scholarship is designed to provide OBC students with the necessary financial resources to study at the pre-matric stage to enable them to complete their education.
Q: What are the benefits
Financial Assistance is provided to students on a monthly and annual basis.
Q: How much am I provided with as scheme benefits?
Monthly Rs. 150/- for a maximum of 10 months.
Annually ad hoc grant of Rs. 750/- in one go,
Q: Who Can Get The Benefits
A Uttar Pradesh native student who fulfills the eligibility criteria.
Q: What Is The Annual Income Eligibility Criteria For The Scheme?
Annual income of the parents/guardians of the students up to Rs. 2 Lakh.
Q: What Is The Cast Criteria For The Scheme?
The students must be from the OBC category.
Q: Is This Scheme Only For students?
Yes
Q: What Is The Application Process?
1. Students have to visit the official website. 2. Complete the registration process. 3. Application form. 4. Submit.
Q: What Is The Official Portal For Registration
Https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
Q: What Are The Required documents
1. UP Residential Proof: Students can upload any of the following documents- Ration card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, driving license, or PAN card.
2. Student caste certificate.
3. Family income certificate.
4. Student ID proof is issued by the educational institution.
5. Mark sheets of the qualifying examination.
6. Current year fee receipt/admission letter issued by the educational institution.
7. Student bank passbook.