The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria.
Pre Matric Scholarships (Class 9-10) for OBC/ SEBC/EBC Students, Odisha 2026-27
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Eligibility
Students of Odisha studying in Class 9 or 10
Region
India
Award
A consolidated annual academic allowance of ₹4,000
Deadline
Closed
About The Program
Pre-Matric Scholarships (Class 9-10) for OBC/ SEBC/EBC Students, Odisha 2026-27 is an initiative of the ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, for students in Classes 9 and 10. The scheme aims to motivate students and provide financial support to help them complete their pre-matriculation or secondary education. Selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum.
EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
To be eligible, an applicant must:-
- be an Indian citizen
- be a domicile of Odisha
- belong to the Other Backwards Class (OBC), Economically Backwards Class (EBC), or SEBC category
- be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a government-recognised school
- have an annual parental/guardian income of less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources
- not be receiving benefits under any other scholarship scheme for studies in Class 9 or 10
Note:- If students are receiving benefits under any other scholarship for Classes 9 or 10, they must choose one scholarship. They should inform both the awarding authority of the other scholarship and the school principal of their decision.
Benefits
Selected students will receive a consolidated academic allowance of ₹4,000 per annum.
Documents
- Passport-sized photograph
- Aadhaar card
- Domicile certificate
- Marksheets/certificates of the previous qualifying examination
- Caste certificate issued by a government officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar (if applicable)
- Income certificate of parent(s)/guardian(s) issued by an officer, not below the rank of Tehsildar
- First page of the student's bank account passbook
How can you apply?
Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Click the 'Login' button.
Step 4: Click 'Register Here'. Read all the instructions carefully, tick the checkbox, and click 'Proceed'
Step 5: Enter your 'Aadhaar Number' and click 'Get OTP'
Step 6: Enter the OTP that you receive on your registered mobile number and click 'Verify OTP'
Step 7: Fill in all the mentioned details and click the 'Register' button.
Step 8: Login in with your User ID and Password to apply for the scheme.
Important Dates
Scholarship Deadline: October 09, 2026
Selection Criteria
Important documents
Terms and Conditions
- If a student violates school discipline or any other terms and conditions of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or cancelled at the discretion of the competent school authority. The State Government/Union Territory Administration may also directly cancel the award if there is sufficient evidence of a violation of these regulations.
- Migration of students from one institution to another is generally not permitted during the academic year, except in exceptional circumstances that benefit the student's academic progress.
- A scholar receiving benefits under this scheme is ineligible for any other pre-matric scholarship scheme.
- Only two boys from the same family (parent(s)/guardian) are eligible for scholarships. This restriction does not apply to girls. Consequently, scholarships awarded to females from the same family will not affect the eligibility of up to two boys from the same family.
- A minimum attendance record of 75% in the previous year is required to qualify for the scholarship.
- If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship through false statements, their scholarship will be immediately cancelled, and the amount already paid will be recovered at the discretion of the concerned State Government. The student will be blacklisted and permanently ineligible for any scholarship scheme.
- The provisions of this scheme may be changed at any time at the discretion of the Government of India.
Note:- For detailed information, kindly refer to the 'Scholarship Guidelines' document.
Contact Details
ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department
Lok Seba Bhawan (Odisha Secretariat),
Bhubaneswar, 751001, Odisha, India
Email ID: scholarshipstsc@gmail.com l Contact No. 155335 / 1800-345-6770
Source: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Important Links
Apply online link
FAQ's
Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: This scholarship opportunity is being provided by the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department.
Question: Are all pre-matric students of Odisha eligible for this scholarship?
Answer: Only SC students of Odisha who are studying in Class 9 and 10 are eligible for this scholarship.
Question: What is the amount provided by this scholarship?
Answer: Selected scholars can receive an annual scholarship of up to ₹7,000 per annum.
Question: What is the application deadline for this scholarship?
Answer: The application deadline for this scholarship is October 06, 2026.
Question: What is the mode of application for this scholarship?
Answer: Students must apply for this scholarship online through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (NSP).
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