What is Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship?
Odisha government provides state-funded pre-matric scholarships to SC and ST students from Class 1 to Class 10 to prevent dropout and promote education. Day Scholar: ₹100-250/month (Class 1-8), ₹350-600/month (Class 9-10). Hosteller: ₹350-700/month (Class 3-10). Full tuition and exam fees reimbursed for Class 9-10. ST students in Ashram schools get free boarding, lodging, uniform and books. Over 25 lakh SC/ST students benefit annually. Apply through scholarship.odisha.gov.in (state scholarship portal) or school principal.
Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship 2026 — ₹600-1,100/Month + Full Tuition Class 1-10 |
| State | Odisha (ओडिशा) |
| Launched By | Government of Odisha |
| Launch Year | 2003 |
| Benefit | ₹100–₹700/month + full tuition (Class 9-10) — Odisha SC/ST students Class 1 to 10 |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 25 lakh+ SC/ST students annually in Odisha |
| Last Verified | 26 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Odisha SC/ST pre-matric scholarship: Class 1-10 SC/ST students ₹100-700/month + Class 9-10 full tuition. scholarship.odisha.gov.in ରେ apply। ST Ashram schools: free boarding + books + uniform.
📌 फायदा: ₹100–₹700/month + Class 9-10 full tuition — Odisha SC/ST — Class 1 to 10
पात्रता:
Odisha SC/ST domicile, Class 1-10, income ≤ ₹2-2.5 lakh, 50% attendance.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarship.odisha.gov.in → SC/ST pre-matric → Aadhaar OTP → caste cert + income cert → submit.
Benefits of Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship
✅ ₹100–₹700/month + full tuition (Class 9-10) — Odisha SC/ST students Class 1 to 10
Who is Eligible for Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ SC or ST student — Odisha domicile
- ✓ Class 1 to Class 10 in government or aided school
- ✓ Family income: ST ≤ ₹2.5 lakh; SC ≤ ₹2 lakh
- ✓ Minimum 50% attendance
Documents Required for Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for Odisha SC/ST Pre-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarship.odisha.gov.in → New Registration → Aadhaar OTP
- 2Select SC or ST → Pre-Matric Scholarship
- 3Fill caste, income, class details
- 4Upload caste cert + income cert + marksheet + enrollment cert + bank passbook
- 5School principal verification → Dept approval → DBT
Official Government Portal — Odisha
scholarship.odisha.gov.in is the only authorised application channel, and the Odisha government charges nothing there — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗 scholarship.odisha.gov.in — SC/ST Pre-Matric Apply