Overview
An Uttar Pradesh scholarship for OBC students in Class 9 and 10 from families earning up to ₹2 lakh a year, paid monthly with a yearly grant.
The Backward Classes Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh runs this pre-matric scholarship for Other Backward Classes students (excluding minority OBCs, who are covered by the Minority Welfare Department). Students must be permanent residents of the state and study in Class 9 or 10 at a government, aided or recognised school under UP Board, CBSE or ICSE. Family income must not be more than ₹2 lakh a year. Applications are made on the UP Scholarship Portal.
Key dates
| Round | Opens | Last date | Result | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 Fresh (Class 9) | 11 Aug 2026 | 21 Sep 2026 | — | Closed |
| 2026-27 Renewal (Class 10) | 11 Aug 2026 | 25 Aug 2026 | — | Closed |
Who can apply
For OBC students of Uttar Pradesh (not from minority communities) in Class 9 or 10 with family income up to ₹2 lakh a year.
- Studying in: Classes 9–10
- Category: OBC
- Family income up to ₹2,000 a year
- Domicile of: Uttar Pradesh
- not a minority-community OBC
- regular student of a school recognised by UP Board, CBSE or ICSE
Benefits
- Amount
- ₹2,250 a year (₹150 a month for up to 10 months plus a one-time yearly grant of ₹750, as per the 2016 rules (₹2,250 a year in all).)
- Paid
- Annual
- Renewable
- Yes
To keep it next year
Apply for renewal in Class 10 within the renewal window
Documents you need
- OTR registration number
- Aadhaar
- Income certificate from the Tehsil (Revenue Council website)
- Caste certificate where applicable
- Previous class mark sheet
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
How to apply
Mode: Online portal
Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the UP Scholarship Portal; Fill the fresh or renewal pre-matric form within the dates; Take a final print and submit the hard copy with documents at your school; The school verifies and forwards the form online; The district committee approves it and money is sent by DBT to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account
How students are selected
All eligible applicants whose forms are verified by the school and approved by the district committee are paid.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the income limit?
Family income up to ₹2 lakh a year.
How much is paid?
₹150 a month for 10 months plus ₹750 a year as per the 2016 rules.
Who handles minority OBC students?
The Minority Welfare Department schemes.
Sources
Information verified on 10 Oct 2026
- Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Portal · Government portal, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- UP Government order dated 20 July 2026 - Pre-matric (Class 9-10) and Dashmottar (Class 11-12) scholarship timetable 2026-27 · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
- UP OBC (excluding minority OBC) pre-matric scholarship (Class 9-10) rules 2016 · Official notice, accessed 10 Oct 2026
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