Many students in Odisha belonging to SC, ST, OBC/SEBC and EBC categories face financial problems during school education. To support them, the ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Government of Odisha has started the Pre-Matric Scholarship (Component-2) for students from Class 1 to 10.
This scholarship is specially for poor students whose parents can’t afford the cost of education. Let’s check details – eligibility, income limit, documents, online apply link and last date.
Quick Highlights
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Scheme Name: Pre-Matric Scholarship (Component-2) 2025
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Department: ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department, Odisha
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Classes Covered: Class 1 to 10
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Beneficiaries: SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC students
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Official Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Mode of Apply: Online
Who Can Apply? (Eligibility)
The scholarship is available for school students studying in Class 1 to 10. Categories covered are:
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Scheduled Caste (SC)
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Scheduled Tribe (ST)
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Other Backward Class / Socially & Educationally Backward Class (OBC/SEBC)
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Economically Backward Class (EBC)
👉 Main condition is that family income should be within limit as per rules, and student must be enrolled in recognized school.
Benefits
Students get financial support to cover tuition fees, exam fees, study material and other education-related expenses. The amount differs depending on the class and category.
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Class I to V: Basic assistance
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Class VI to VIII: Slightly higher support
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Class IX & X: Higher scholarship for continuing studies
(Exact rate is mentioned in portal guideline – usually ₹2,250 to ₹4,500 per year depending on class & category)
Documents Required
While applying online, keep these documents ready:
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Aadhaar Card of student
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Bank passbook copy (with account number & IFSC code)
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Passport size photo of student
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Divyang certificate (only if student is differently abled)
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Marksheet of last exam passed
How to Apply Online
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Visit the official portal 👉 scholarship.odisha.gov.in
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Click on Pre-Matric Scholarship (Component-2) under ST&SC and MBC Welfare Dept.
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Register with Aadhaar number and mobile.
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Fill personal, academic, and bank details.
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Upload documents in clear scanned format.
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Submit the form and note down your application ID.
Important Dates (2025)
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Application Start Date: [Expected July 2025]
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Last Date to Apply: [Expected Aug/Sep 2025]
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Institute Verification: Within 15–20 days after application closing
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Payment Release: Usually 2–3 months after verification
Payment Status Check
To check whether money credited or not:
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Login to Odisha Scholarship Portal with your ID.
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Click on Application Status / Payment Status.
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Or check on PFMS Portal (pfms.nic.in) with Aadhaar or bank details.
Final Words
So this was a full guide on Odisha Pre-Matric Scholarship 2025 for Class 1–10 under ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department. If you are eligible, don’t miss it – apply online before the last date, upload all documents correctly, and keep checking payment status.