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UP Scholarship Online Form 2025-26

Rovin Singh • 21 Jan 2026 • 2 min read

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship 2025-26 provides financial assistance to pre-matric (classes 9-10) and post-matric (classes 11 and above) students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General categories. Online applications are open from July 10, 2025, to January 14, 2026, with hard copy submission due by January 21, 2026. One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory, and applications must be submitted through scholarship.up.gov.in.

Government of Uttar Pradesh UP Scholarship 2025-26 - Pre Matric, Post Matric & Other Scholarships Short Details of Notification Sarkari Yojana
Important Dates Registration Start: 10/07/2025 Last Date Apply Online: 14/01/2026 Hard Copy Submit: 21/01/2026 Scholarship Distribution: June 2026		Income Eligibility SC/ST Students: ₹2.50 Lakh annually General/OBC/Minority: ₹2.00 Lakh annually No Percentage Criteria: All Students Eligible Aadhaar Card Mandatory for all categories DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) through Bank Account
Scholarship Categories & Selection Process Categories: Pre Matric (Class 9-10), Post Matric Intermediate (11-12), Post Matric Other than Inter (UG / PG / Diploma / PhD) Selection Process: Merit-based distribution (Higher percentage students get priority) OTR Mandatory: One Time Registration required from Academic Session 2025-26
Scholarship Details - All Categories Covered
Scholarship Type	Class/Level	Eligibility
Pre Matric Scholarship	Class 9-10	UP domicile required Studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized school SC / ST / OBC / General / Minority students eligible Aadhaar-linked bank account required No other scholarship should be taken
Post Matric Intermediate	Class 11-12	Resident of Uttar Pradesh Studying in Class 11 or 12 (any stream) Institution must be UP Scholarship Portal approved All categories eligible (SC / ST / OBC / General / Minority) Income within government limit Aadhaar-linked bank account required Only one scholarship allowed
Post Matric Other than Inter	UG / PG / Diploma / PhD	UP domicile mandatory Studying in recognized college or university Covers degree, diploma, technical and professional courses All categories eligible Family income within UP Government limit Aadhaar-linked bank account required No other government scholarship taken
Benefits & Additional Information Direct Benefit Transfer: Money directly transferred to student's bank account No Application Fee: Completely free to apply for all categories Annual Scholarship: Renewable every year based on academic performance Multiple Support: Covers tuition fee, maintenance allowance, and other educational expenses
Application Timeline & Process Analysis Application Difficulty: Moderate - Requires careful documentation and OTR registration Timeline: 10 July to 14 Jan 2026 Expected Applications: 20-25 lakh students across all categories Success Rate: Approximately 70-80% approval rate for eligible candidates Processing Time: 2-3 months after application deadline for disbursement
Document Requirements Essential Documents: Aadhaar Card, Bank Account (Aadhaar linked), Income Certificate Academic Documents: Previous year mark sheet, Current year admission receipt Caste Certificate: For SC/ST/OBC categories (issued by competent authority) Fee Receipt: Current year fee payment receipt from institution Institution Details: School/College registration and recognition certificate All documents must be uploaded in prescribed format (PDF/JPG)
Interested Students Can Read the Complete Guidelines Before Apply Online. OTR Registration is Mandatory.
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