Overview
Uttarakhand Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students provides financial assistance to eligible OBC students pursuing post-matric education. The scholarship amount varies by course group and can range from 5,000 to 20,000 per year.
Eligibility
- 1Applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttarakhand.
- 2Applicant must belong to the OBC (Other Backward Classes) category.
- 3Student must be studying in an eligible post-matric course such as Class 11–12, UG, PG, Diploma, Professional, or Technical education.
- 4The institution must be recognized and eligible under the Uttarakhand scholarship/NSP system.
- 5Annual family income must be within the prescribed limit.
- 6Student must have passed the previous qualifying examination.
- 7A valid OBC certificate and required income/residence documents must be available.
- 8The student must meet all other applicable Uttarakhand Social Welfare Department / NSP rules.
Benefits
- 1Provides financial assistance to eligible OBC students of Uttarakhand for post-matric education.
- 2Scholarship amount ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year depending on the course group.
- 3The benefit is intended to support education-related and maintenance expenses.
- 4Different course groups receive different scholarship amounts under the applicable rules.
- 5Approved assistance is generally transferred through the prescribed government/DBT payment process.
How to apply, step by step
- 1Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- 2Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) if you have not already registered.
- 3Log in using your OTR/registered credentials.
- 4Select the relevant Uttarakhand Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students / applicable OBC post-matric scheme.
- 5Fill in your personal, academic, OBC category, income, bank, course, and institution details.
- 6Upload the required documents such as OBC certificate, income certificate, domicile, marksheet, admission proof, and bank details.
- 7Review all information carefully and complete the final submission.
- 8Save or download the submitted application/acknowledgement.
- 9Complete institution verification if required by your school/college.
- 10Keep your Application ID / OTR details safe for tracking the application status.
How to check your status
- 1Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- 2Log in using your OTR/Application ID and password.
- 3Open the Application Status / Track Application section.
- 4Select the relevant academic year and scholarship scheme.
- 5Check the current status such as Submitted, Institution Verified, State Verified, Approved, Rejected, or Payment Processed.
- 6If available, use the linked payment tracking option to check whether the scholarship amount has been credited.
Documents needed
- Aadhaar Card
- Uttarakhand domicile/residence certificate
- Valid OBC certificate
- Family income certificate
- Previous qualifying examination marksheet/certificate
- Current admission/enrollment proof
- Current school/college/institution ID card
- Bank passbook/account details
- Passport-size photograph
- Fee receipt or fee details, where applicable
- Mobile number and NSP/OTR registration details
- Any additional document required by the institution, Uttarakhand Social Welfare Department, or NSP during verification.
Exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always check the official application guidelines.
Why forms get rejected
- 1Applicant does not meet the Uttarakhand domicile/residence requirement.
- 2Applicant does not belong to the eligible OBC category, or the OBC certificate is invalid.
- 3Family income exceeds the prescribed limit.
- 4The student is not studying in an eligible post-matric course or recognized institution.
- 5Aadhaar, OBC certificate, income certificate, marksheet, bank details, or application information do not match.
- 6Required documents are missing, unclear, expired, or invalid.
- 7Incorrect course, institution, category, or academic details are entered.
- 8Bank details are incorrect or the account is not suitable for DBT/scholarship payment.
- 9The application is not verified by the school/college/institution within the required timeline.
- 10A duplicate application is submitted.
- 11The application remains incomplete or Final Submit is not completed.
- 12Required correction or verification is not completed before the deadline.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uttarakhand Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students?
It is a scholarship scheme for eligible OBC students of Uttarakhand pursuing post-matric education.
Who can apply for this scholarship?
OBC students who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand and meet the prescribed income, course, institution, and academic requirements can apply.
What is the family income limit?
The annual family income should be within the limit prescribed under the applicable Uttarakhand scholarship rules.
Which education levels are covered?
The scheme generally covers Class 11–12, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, professional, technical, and other eligible post-matric courses.
Is there any minimum percentage required?
No single fixed minimum percentage is generally specified; the student should have passed the previous qualifying examination and meet the applicable eligibility conditions.
Is any entrance exam or rank required?
No separate entrance exam or rank is generally required for this scholarship.
Is the scholarship available for both boys and girls?
Yes, both boys and girls can apply if they meet all eligibility conditions.
What is the scholarship amount?
The scholarship amount depends on the course group and applicable scholarship rules.
What is the approximate scholarship range?
The scholarship may range from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000 per year depending on the course group.
Where can I apply?
Applications are generally submitted through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
Is One-Time Registration required on NSP?
Yes, students may need to complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on NSP before submitting the scholarship application.
Is an OBC certificate required?
Yes, a valid OBC certificate is generally required to establish category eligibility.
What documents are required?
Common documents include Aadhaar, Uttarakhand domicile certificate, OBC certificate, income certificate, marksheets, admission proof, bank details, institution ID, photograph, and other documents requested during verification.
Is institution verification required?
Yes, the application is generally subject to verification by the concerned school, college, university, or other authorized institution.
How can I check my application status?
Log in to NSP using your registered credentials and open the Application Status or Track Application section.
Why can an application be rejected?
Applications may be rejected due to invalid documents, incorrect details, income above the allowed limit, ineligible category or course, institution verification issues, duplicate applications, or incomplete submission.
How is the scholarship amount paid?
Approved scholarship benefits are generally transferred to the eligible student’s bank account through the prescribed government DBT/payment process.