UP Pre Matric Scholarship — scholarship.up.gov.in

What is UP Pre Matric Scholarship?

The UP Pre Matric Scholarship (Purv Dashamottar Chatravriti Yojana) is for students of Class 9 and Class 10 studying in recognized schools in Uttar Pradesh who belong to SC, ST, OBC, General/EWS, or Minority categories and come from economically weaker families.

The scholarship provides financial support so students can focus on studies without the burden of school fees and basic expenses. It is managed by the UP Social Welfare, OBC Welfare, and Minority Welfare departments depending on the student's category.

Who is Eligible?

Other conditions:

• Student must be enrolled in Class 9 or Class 10
• School must be recognized and registered on the UP scholarship portal
• Student must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Must not be receiving another scholarship simultaneously

What Does Pre Matric Scholarship Cover?

• Maintenance allowance (paid to student's bank account):
  • Hostellers: ₹600–700/month
  • Day scholars: ₹150–200/month
• Tuition fee reimbursement (paid to school for SC/ST students)
• Ad hoc grant for books and stationery: ₹500–750/year (for some categories)

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in
2. Click "Student" → "Registration"
3. Select your category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority)
4. Select "Pre Matric" as scholarship type
5. Fill personal details: name (as in Aadhaar), date of birth, class, school name, mobile, Aadhaar number
6. Note your registration number — you'll need it to log in
7. Log in and complete the full application:
   • School and course details
   • Family income details
   • Bank account (your own or guardian's — must be in your name for payment)
8. Upload all required documents
9. Submit and print the hard copy of the application
10. Submit the printed copy to your school — the school will verify and forward to the district office

Renewal Application (For Students Already Getting This Scholarship)

1. Visit scholarship.up.gov.in → "Student" → "Renewal"
2. Log in with existing registration number
3. Update Class (e.g., from 9 to 10), marks, bank account if changed
4. Upload any updated documents
5. Submit and get school to verify

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card (mandatory)
2. School enrollment certificate / bonafide certificate
3. Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC — issued by UP Tehsildar/SDM)
4. Income certificate (from Tehsildar/SDM — not older than 3 years)
5. Domicile certificate (UP residency proof)
6. Bank passbook (account in student's name — preferably Aadhaar-linked)
7. Previous year marksheet (Class 8 for Class 9; Class 9 for Class 10)
8. Passport-size photograph
9. Fee receipt from school

Important Dates (Typical — Check Portal)

Always verify exact dates on scholarship.up.gov.in — they vary each year.

How to Check Application Status

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in
2. Click "Status" → "Application Status (Pre Matric)"
3. Select registration year and enter registration number
4. Check current status:
   • Application Submitted — waiting for school verification
   • School Verified — forwarded to district welfare office
   • District Verified — sent for payment
   • Payment Released — scholarship credited

To verify payment:

• Go to pfms.nic.in → "Know Your Payment"
• Enter your bank account number and bank name

Differences: Pre Matric vs Post Matric

Common Problems

School hasn't verified the application

Contact your school's scholarship coordinator or principal. Schools must verify before their deadline or the application gets cancelled.

Bank account not in student's name

The account must be in the student's name, not parent's name. Open a student bank account (minor account allowed with guardian co-holder) and link Aadhaar to it.

Application shows "incomplete"

Log back in before the last date. Some information fields may be empty or documents improperly uploaded. Fill and re-upload.

"Duplicate registration" error

You may have registered in a previous year — use "Renewal Application" not "Fresh Registration."

Payment credited to wrong account

Raise a grievance on the scholarship portal or visit the district social welfare office with your original bank passbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a minimum marks requirement?

Generally, no minimum percentage is required for pre matric scholarship. All SC/ST/OBC/minority students in Class 9–10 with eligible family income can apply.

Can a student in a private school apply?

Yes — private recognized schools registered on the scholarship portal are eligible. Verify that your school appears in the dropdown when filling the application.

My school is not on the scholarship portal list. What do I do?

Ask your school principal to register the school on the UP scholarship portal. It is the school's responsibility to be registered for its students to apply.

When should I apply — beginning or end of the session?

Apply as early as possible after the portal opens (usually August). Late applications often get delayed or rejected due to institutional processing deadlines.

Can I get both UP scholarship and free uniform/books from the school?

Yes — the free uniform/books scheme under Samagra Shiksha is separate and does not conflict with the scholarship.

Official Links

• Apply / Check Status: scholarship.up.gov.in
• Payment check: pfms.nic.in
• Social Welfare Dept UP: socialwelfare.up.gov.in
• Helpline: 18001805131 (toll-free)