Union Territory Scholarships – Important Timelines, List of Scholarships & FAQs

Union Territory (UT) scholarships are government-funded financial aid programmes designed to support students residing in India’s eight Union Territories – Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Puducherry, Chandigarh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands. 

These scholarships cater to a wide range of students – from Class 1 to postgraduate level – and cover categories such as SC, ST, OBC, minority, and meritorious students. With rising education costs, UT scholarships play an important role in enabling underprivileged and deserving students to continue their academic journey. 

Union Territory Scholarships 2026 – Complete List

Union Territory	Scholarship Link
Andaman & Nicobar Islands Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Chandigarh Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Delhi Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Jammu & Kashmir Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Ladakh Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Lakshadweep Scholarships	CLICK HERE
Puducherry Scholarships	CLICK HERE

Union Territory Scholarships 2026 – Eligibility Criteria (General)

Category	Eligibility Requirements & Conditions
Academic Requirements	Minimum 50–60% marks in the qualifying examination (varies by scheme).Must be a regular student enrolled in a recognized institution.Should not have failed or repeated the current academic year.Must meet specific course-level requirements (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, etc.).
Domicile / Residency	Must be a permanent resident or domicile of the respective Union Territory (Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, J&K, Ladakh, DNH & DD, Lakshadweep, A&N Islands).Usually requires 3–5 years of continuous residence.The school or college must often be located within the UT.
Income/Financial Criteria	Annual family income must be below ₹1,00,000–₹2,50,000 (varies by scheme; SC/ST limits may differ).Income from all family sources is taken into consideration.BPL (Below Poverty Line) card holders often receive priority.
Category/Community	Dedicated schemes are available for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, EWS, or Differently-Abled categories.General category students may qualify under specific merit-based schemes.Girl students may have separate reserved quotas.
Age Limits	Typically restricted to 18–35 years for most post-matric scholarships.Some schemes offer relaxed upper age limits for SC/ST/PwD candidates.
Other Conditions	Applicants must not be receiving any other government scholarship simultaneously.Students should not be enrolled in private unaided institutions (applicable to some schemes).The course must be approved and recognized by UGC, AICTE, or the relevant regulatory board.

Union Territory Scholarships 2026 – How to Apply?

Step 1 – Visit the official scholarship portal of your union territory.

Step 2 – Register using your Aadhaar number, mobile number and email ID.

Step 3 – Fill in the application form with personal, academic and bank details.

Step 4 – Upload the required documents in the specified format and size.

Step 5 – Submit the form and note down the application/registration number.

Step 6 – Get the form verified by your school or college within the given deadline.

Step 7 – Track application status on the respective portal after submission.

Union Territory Scholarships 2026 – List of Required Documents

1. Identity & Domicile Proof

2. Aadhaar Card (mandatory for DBT-linked scholarships)

3. Domicile/Residence Certificate issued by competent authority

4. Ration Card or Voter ID as supporting address proof

5. Birth Certificate or Class 10 certificate (for age proof)

6. Marksheets of last qualifying examination

7. Bonafide/Enrollment Certificate from current institution

8. Admission letter or fee receipt of current academic year

9. Previous year’s marksheet (for renewal applications)

10. SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate issued by SDM or competent authority

11. Minority declaration or community certificate (for minority schemes)

12. PwD certificate from a government medical board (if applicable)

13. Income Certificate issued by SDM / Tehsildar (usually within last 6 months)

14. Form 16 or ITR of parent/guardian (if applicable)

15. BPL card copy (if applicable)

16. Passbook front page or cancelled cheque (student’s own account, linked to Aadhaar)

17. Bank account must be in the student’s name for direct benefit transfer

18. Photographs & Signatures

19. Recent passport-size photographs 

20. Scanned signature of student and parent/guardian

21. Fee structure/demand letter from the institution

22. Institute registration/recognition proof (in some cases)

Union Territory Scholarships – Official Portal

Union Territory	Official Portal
Andaman & Nicobar Islands	CLICK HERE
Chandigarh	CLICK HERE
Delhi	CLICK HERE
Jammu & Kashmir	CLICK HERE
Ladakh	CLICK HERE
Lakshadweep	CLICK HERE
Puducherry	CLICK HERE

Also Read – Education Funding Guide for Students of Delhi and UTs after Class 10th & 12th

Union Territory (UT) Scholarships – FAQs

What is the last date to apply for UT scholarship 2026-27?

The last date to apply for union territory scholarships varies across UTs. Most UT scholarship portals including those for Delhi, Chandigarh, Puducherry, Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Lakshadweep, and Andaman & Nicobar Islands are expected to open between July and October 2026. 

Who is eligible for UT scholarship 2026-27?

To be eligible for a union territory scholarship, the applicant must hold a valid domicile certificate of the respective UT. Additional eligibility conditions such as minimum academic percentage (generally 50–60%), annual family income limit and category (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority/Differently-Abled/General) vary from scheme to scheme. Students must check the specific eligibility criteria on their respective UT scholarship page or the NSP portal.

Can a student apply for both a UT scholarship and an NSP scholarship simultaneously?

Yes, in most cases a student can apply for both a union territory scholarship and a central government scholarship listed on the NSP simultaneously, provided they meet the eligibility criteria of each scheme. However, certain UT schemes carry a no-duplication clause, and students already receiving benefits under centrally sponsored schemes such as Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST or the Prime Minister’s Scholarship may not be eligible for the same category of UT scholarship. Students are advised to verify this condition on the respective portals before submitting their applications.

What documents are required for UT scholarship 2026-27?

The commonly required documents for union territory scholarship applications include a UT domicile certificate issued by the competent authority (SDM/Tehsildar), caste or community certificate, income certificate (usually not older than 6 months), previous year’s marksheet, Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook or cancelled cheque, bonafide or enrollment certificate from the institution, fee demand letter or fee receipt of the current academic year, and a recent passport-size photograph. Students applying under PwD or minority schemes may additionally need a disability certificate from a government medical board or a minority community declaration, respectively.

How is the UT scholarship amount transferred to students?

Union territory scholarship amounts are transferred directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode via the PFMS (Public Financial Management System), consistent with the central government’s transparent disbursal framework followed across all UTs. This ensures direct, intermediary-free credit to the beneficiary. Students must therefore ensure their bank account is active, in their own name, and seeded with their Aadhaar number before submitting their application. Any mismatch between Aadhaar and bank records may result in disbursement failure or rejection.