The Government of Odisha runs different scholarships for school students under the ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department. One of the popular ones is the Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX and X students. The aim is simple – to support kids from poor families (SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC categories) so that money doesn’t become a reason to drop out from school.
Here’s a simple guide for you – eligibility, documents required, benefits, and how to apply online.
Who Can Apply (Eligibility)
The scheme is for students of Class 9 and Class 10 belonging to SC, ST, OBC/SEBC and EBC categories. The main condition is that your parent’s or guardian’s annual income should not be more than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.
👉 Breakdown by category:
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OBC/SEBC (Class IX & X) – Family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 per year
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SC (Class IX & X) – Family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 per year
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EBC (Class IX & X) – Family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 per year
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ST (Class IX & X) – Family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 per year
No percentage condition is mentioned, but student should be enrolled and studying regularly.
Documents Required
While applying online, you need to upload these documents (keep them scanned and ready):
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Income Certificate of parent/guardian
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Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC only)
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Copy of bank passbook with account no. & IFSC code
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Passport size photograph of student
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Marksheet of last exam passed
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For EBC students only: Self-declaration certificate
Scholarship Benefits
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Monthly scholarship (credited to student’s bank account)
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Helps in covering tuition fees, exam fees, books, and study expenses
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Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system ensures safe transfer of money
(Exact amount varies every year depending on govt norms)
How to Apply Online
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Visit the official Odisha State Scholarship Portal 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Apply Online and create an account (if new user).
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Login with your details and select Pre-Matric Scholarship (ST/SC/OBC/EBC).
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Fill in student + parent details, income, school name etc.
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Upload all required documents.
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Submit the form and keep a copy of the acknowledgement.
Important Dates (2025)
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Application Start Date: Expected July 2025
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Last Date to Apply: Expected September 2025
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Verification by Schools: within October 2025
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Scholarship Payment Release: generally after 2–3 months of verification
Common Issues Students Face
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Aadhaar not linking with bank account (NPCI seeding issue)
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Uploading blurred documents → rejection
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Wrong IFSC code of bank
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Not renewing application in time
👉 Tip: Always check your details twice before final submit.
Contact & Helpline
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Odisha Scholarship Portal Helpline: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
Final Words
So that’s all about the Odisha Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025 for Class IX & X students. If you belong to SC, ST, OBC/SEBC or EBC category and your family income is under ₹2.5 lakh, don’t miss this chance. Apply online before last date and get the scholarship amount directly in your bank.