UP Scholarship 2025-26 – Important Dates, Application Procedure, Documents Required, and Renewal Guidelines

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has been running one of the largest scholarship schemes in India to ensure that no student is deprived of education due to financial constraints. Known as the UP Scholarship Scheme, it provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections of society, including Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Minority communities, and General category students.

For the academic year 2025-26, the scholarship covers both pre-matric students (Class 9-10) and post-matric students (Class 11-12, diploma, graduation, post-graduation, and professional courses). The primary goal of this scheme is to support students in pursuing education at different levels, reduce dropout rates, and promote equal educational opportunities across the state.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start Date – 02 July 2025
• Last Date for Online Application – 30 October 2025
• Last Date to Take Printout – 31 October 2025
• Last Date to Submit Hard Copy to School/Institute – 04 November 2025
• Fund Transfer / Payment Date – 24 January 2026

Objectives of the Scheme

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Scheme aims to:

• Provide financial support to students belonging to economically weaker families.
• Encourage students from marginalized groups (SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General EWS) to continue their education.
• Reduce the dropout rate at pre-matric and post-matric levels.
• Promote equality in education across urban and rural areas of the state.
• Ensure transparency by transferring scholarship amounts directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Key Features of the Scheme

• Covers students from Class 9 to post-graduation and professional courses.
• Open for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General category students.
• The entire process (application, verification, sanction, and disbursal) is online through the scholarship portal.
• Aadhaar seeding of the student’s bank account is mandatory for receiving benefits.
• Separate provisions for fresh registration and renewal candidates.
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) ensures that the funds reach beneficiaries without delay.
• Scholarship status can be tracked online using the registration number.

Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount varies depending on the student’s category, class, and course of study.

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9-10)
   • Day scholars: ₹150 to ₹250 per month + annual allowance up to ₹1,000.
   • Hostellers: ₹350 to ₹750 per month + annual allowance up to ₹1,000.
2. Post-Matric Scholarship (Class 11-12, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Diploma, ITI, Professional Courses)
   • Day scholars: ₹300 to ₹550 per month + annual allowance.
   • Hostellers: ₹570 to ₹1,200 per month + annual allowance depending on course.
3. Additional Support
   • Reimbursement of tuition fees (fully or partially) for students in higher education.
   • Special support for professional and technical courses.

Eligibility Criteria

To avail the UP Scholarship 2025-26, students must meet the following conditions:

1. Residence: Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
2. Educational Qualification: Must be enrolled in a recognized school, college, institution, or university in UP.
3. Family Income Limit:
   • SC/ST: Up to ₹2.5 lakh per year.
   • OBC/Minority/General (EWS): Up to ₹2 lakh per year.
4. Categories Covered: General, OBC, SC, ST, Minority (Muslim, Jain, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsi).
5. Educational Level:
   • Pre-Matric: Class 9-10.
   • Post-Matric: Class 11-12, Diploma, ITI, Graduation, Post-Graduation, Professional Courses.
6. Mandatory Aadhaar: Bank account must be linked with Aadhaar for DBT transfer.

Reservation Policy

The scheme follows the state’s reservation guidelines:

• Separate quotas for SC, ST, OBC, and Minority students.
• General category students from Economically Weaker Section (EWS) are also eligible.
• Priority is given to students belonging to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families.

Distribution of Scholarships

• The entire distribution process is online.
• Scholarships are disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• Amount is credited directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank accounts of students.
• Disbursement is done in phases after verification by the institution and district authorities.

Application Process (Step by Step)

Step 1: One-Time Registration (OTR)

1. Visit the scholarship portal and click on OTR Registration.
2. Select category: OBC (non-minority), SC, ST, Minority, General.
3. Enter mobile number and verify with OTP.
4. Enter Aadhaar number and complete registration.
5. Save the OTR number for future login.

Step 2: Fresh Registration

1. Go to the official portal and click New Registration.
2. Select category (Pre-Matric or Post-Matric) and class.
3. Enter OTR number, personal details, and create a password.
4. Submit and get a registration number.
5. Take a printout/screenshot for record.

Step 3: Login

1. Select Fresh Login from the portal.
2. Enter registration number, password, OTR number, and captcha.
3. Fill details:
   • Educational details (class, marks, roll number).
   • Residential details (address, ration card, family ID).
   • Bank details (account number, IFSC, Aadhaar link).
   • Fee receipt and institute details.
4. Upload documents (photo, marksheet, certificates, Aadhaar, bank passbook).
5. Verify details and submit.

Step 4: Institution Verification

1. Print application and submit a hard copy to your school/college.
2. Institute verifies the details and approves online.
3. Application is locked and forwarded for district-level sanction.

Step 5: Final Submission

• After verification, download the final application form and submit it to your institution for record-keeping.

Renewal Policy

Students who already availed the scholarship in the previous year can apply for renewal:

1. Visit the portal and click Renewal Login.
2. Enter previous year’s registration number, password, and OTR number.
3. Check pre-filled details (name, DOB, caste, institute).
4. Update details like new class, fee receipt, bank details if required.
5. Upload necessary updated documents.
6. Submit the application and print for institutional verification.

Withdrawal of Scholarship

Scholarship may be withdrawn in the following cases:

• If false information or fabricated documents are provided.
• If the student fails to meet eligibility criteria during verification.
• If the student discontinues study or drops out.
• If the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account is inactive or incorrect.
• If the student gets married (in case of female students in certain categories).

Challenges in Implementation

• Large number of applications often delays verification.
• Inactive or incorrect Aadhaar-linked bank accounts cause DBT failures.
• Students from remote areas face difficulties in online application.
• Errors in documents and income certificates often lead to rejection.

Impact of the Scheme

The UP Scholarship Scheme has:

• Benefited lakhs of students every year across different educational levels.
• Increased school and college enrolment rates in rural and urban areas.
• Reduced dropout rates in secondary and higher education.
• Empowered students from marginalized groups to pursue professional and technical courses.
• Promoted transparency through Aadhaar-linked DBT.