Pre-Matric Scholarship
✓ Information verified — April 2026The Pre-Matric Scholarship is a financial assistance scheme run by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for OBC (Other Backward Class) students. It helps students studying in classes I to X complete their education by providing monetary support. This central scheme is available across all Indian states to reduce the financial burden on OBC families.
What You Get
- Monthly financial assistance to help pay for education expenses
- Support for school fees and educational materials
- Helps reduce dropout rates among OBC students
- Encourages completion of pre-matriculation studies
Who Can Apply
- Age: 1–100 years
- Student must belong to OBC (Other Backward Class) category
- Must be studying in classes I to X (pre-matric stage)
- Family income should be within the limit set by the scheme
- Must be a citizen of India
- Student should have regular attendance in school
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. OBC Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. School Admission Certificate
- 5. Bank Passbook
- 6. Caste Certificate
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry Of Social Justice and Empowerment
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 1–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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