The UP Pre-Matric Scholarship is for Class 9 and Class 10 students of Uttar Pradesh — if you are in Class 9 you apply fresh with your Class 8 marksheet, and in Class 10 you renew the same application. It is the first scholarship most UP students ever receive, and also the one where parents make the most mistakes: wrong category, marks of the wrong class, or a bank account in the father’s name that later blocks the payment. This guide covers eligibility, the application process, documents and payment for Class 9-10 students in 2026-27.
Quick Answer: UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)
UP domicile students of Class 9-10 in recognized schools apply on scholarship.up.gov.in: complete OTR → Pre-Matric Fresh Login (Class 9) or Renewal Login (Class 10) → fill the form with Class 8/9 marks → submit the printout to your school → track the status till payment.
Who Can Apply: Eligibility
- Student is a domicile of Uttar Pradesh and studies in a recognized school.
- Studying in Class 9 or Class 10 in the current session.
- Applies under their own category — General, OBC, SC, ST or Minority schemes run separately.
- Family income within the scheme limit (certified by the Tehsil income certificate — see the documents and eligibility guide for limits and the full list).
- OTR completed — compulsory for every applicant from session 2025-26.
- The student is not taking another scholarship for the same class.
Class 9 vs Class 10: Fresh or Renewal?
| Class | Application Type | Marks to Enter |
|---|---|---|
| Class 9 | Fresh (Pre-Matric Fresh Login) | Class 8 marksheet |
| Class 10 (got scholarship in Class 9) | Renewal (Pre-Matric Renewal Login) | Class 9 marksheet |
| Class 10 (did NOT apply in Class 9) | Fresh | Class 9 marksheet |
The most damaging mistake at this level is a Class 10 student registering fresh when they received the scholarship in Class 9 — that creates a duplicate. Our renewal vs fresh guide explains the rule in detail.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- Complete OTR with the student’s Aadhaar (mobile linked with Aadhaar must be active for the OTP).
- Open scholarship.up.gov.in → Students → Pre-Matric Fresh/Renewal Login.
- Fill the form: personal details exactly as on Aadhaar, previous class marks, category and certificate numbers, school details, and the student’s own Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
- Submit finally and download the printout.
- Submit the printout with photocopies of documents to your school within the time given — the school verifies it forward.
- Keep checking the status; if it shows “pending at institute,” visit the school office instead of waiting.
Documents for Class 9-10 Students
The set is the standard one: Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate, previous class marksheet, bank passbook (student’s own Aadhaar-seeded account), fee receipt and photo. Parents should note two things: the bank account must be the child’s own for DBT, and every spelling must match across documents. The full checklist with notes is in our documents guide.
How Much and When Is the Payment?
The amount depends on the student’s category and scheme rules for the session, and is credited through DBT to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account after district verification. Payments come in batches — classmates may receive them weeks apart. Confirm your own payment on PFMS rather than by rumours, and if the payment fails, the reason is usually an unseeded account — fix it with our Aadhaar seeding guide.
Common Problems for Pre-Matric Students
- Father’s bank account given — payment fails; correct it in the correction window to the student’s own seeded account.
- Class 8/9 marks entered wrong — school verification flags it; correct within the window.
- Name spelling differs between Aadhaar and school records — align them before applying; OTR locks the Aadhaar version.
- Printout not submitted to school — the application never gets verified; online submission alone is not enough.
Frequently Asked Questions
My child is in Class 9 in a private school. Can they apply?
Yes, if the school is recognized and the family meets the category and income conditions. Students of recognized private schools apply the same way through the portal, and the school verifies the application.
Does a Class 9 student need their own bank account?
Yes. The scholarship is paid by DBT into the student’s own Aadhaar-seeded bank account. Open one before applying and complete the seeding at the bank.
What if we missed applying in Class 9? Can we apply in Class 10?
Yes — as a fresh applicant in Class 10, with the Class 9 marksheet. You simply will not have a Class 9 payment for the missed year.
Who verifies the Pre-Matric application?
First your school (institute verification), then the district level. Watch both stages in the status check and respond quickly to any remark.
Is there any application fee?
No. Applying on the official portal is free at every stage.
Conclusion
For Class 9-10 students the formula is simple: OTR first, the right login (fresh in 9, renewal in 10), marks of the correct previous class, the child’s own seeded bank account, and the printout delivered to the school on time. Get those five right and the first scholarship becomes the easiest one.
UP Scholarship Details is an independent guide website and is not the official portal. Always confirm final dates and notices on scholarship.up.gov.in.