UP Scholarship 2025-26 – Apply Online Form for Pre & Post Matric

The UP Scholarship registrations are ongoing for the academic year 2025-26 at scholarship.up.gov.in. The Uttar Pradesh Government has reopened portal for Dashmottar (excluding Classes 11 & 12) applications. The last date for application has been set to January 14, 2026.  The deadline to submit hard copy of application by students to their respective institution is January 21, 2026.

Scholarship Registration and Login

After form submission, applications go through verification and data locking at different levels, and the final scholarship disbursement is planned for March 18, 2026. New students need to complete fresh registration, while existing students can simply log in with their credentials and apply under the relevant category. The UP Scholarship provides Pre-Matric and Post-Matric financial assistance to resident students of Uttar Pradesh studying in government, government-aided, and private schools. Eligible students studying outside the state can also apply under the Post-Matric Outside State category.

Latest Update: The Dashmottar (excluding Classes 11 & 12) Scholarship portal reopened, Apply Now.

UP Scholarship is available for the following 4 categories:

  • Pre Matric Class 9-10
  • Post Matric Inter Class 11-12
  • Post Matric Other than Inter
  • Post Matric Out Side State

UP Scholarship 2025-26 – Important Dates

UP Scholarship Scheme Notifications (2025–26)

Scheme Category Issue Date URL
Postmatric General, Minority, OBC June 10, 2025 Click Here
Postmatric SC, ST June 18, 2025 Click Here
Prematric SC, ST, General, Minority, OBC August 01, 2025 Click Here

UP Dashmottar (Excluding Class 11 and 12): Application Timeline

Process Start Date End Date
Student Registration / Online Application July 10, 2025 January 14, 2026
Student taking the final printout July 12, 2025 January 17, 2026
Student/s submitting a hard copy with the required enclosures to the educational institution July 02, 2025 January 21, 2026
Transfer of funds March 18, 2026

Timelines for UP Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships

Process Start Date End Date
Preparation of master data by the educational institution July 07, 2025 November 25, 2025
Verification of fees etc. by the University / Affiliating Agency July 08, 2025 December 05, 2025
Master Data Verification July 09, 2025 December 12, 2025
Marking of private educational institutions registered on NSP portal for minority community July 10, 2025 February 22, 2026
Student registration / online application July 10, 2025 December 6, 2025
Student’s final printout July 12, 2025 December 23, 2025
Submission of hard copy with required attachments by students at the school July 02, 2025 December 24, 2025
Online verification and forwarding of applications by the school July 11, 2025 December 10, 2025
Verification of genuine students by University / Affiliating Agency and blocking of ineligible students, courses and institutions December 11, 2025 December 18, 2025
Scrutiny by NIC December 11, 2025 December 22, 2025
Locking of pure data by district committee December 23, 2025 January 10, 2026
Demand Creation January 15, 2026
Transfer of funds January 24, 2026

UP Scholarship Important Links 2025-26 

Category Direct Link
UP Scholarship Post-Matric (Fresh candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Post-Matric (Renewal candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Post-Matric outside the state (Fresh candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Post-Matric outside the state (Renewal candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Post-Matric, other than Intermediate (Fresh candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Post-Matric, other than Intermediate (Renewal candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Pre-Matric (Fresh candidates) Click Here
UP Scholarship Pre-Matric (Renewal candidates) Click Here

UP Scholarship – Registration Stats from 2024-25

Scholarship Type Registrations (2024-25) Registrations (2023-24) 
Pre Matric Class 9-10 3,48,127 3,86,139
Post Matric Inter Class 11-12 4,29,505 9,39,695
Post Matric Other than Inter
Post Matric Out Side State

UP Scholarship 2025 – Key Stats 

Name of Scholarship  UP Scholarship 2025-26
Provider  Uttar Pradesh State Government 
Academic Year 2025-26
Eligibility UP domicile residents enrolled in Pre- Matric and Post-Matric courses 
Awards Up to ₹1,200 per month
Application Deadline January 14, 2026
Application Mode  Online
Application Link  Click Here

Also Read: UP Scholarship portal 

UP Scholarship 2025-26 – Eligibility Criteria

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार द्वारा संचालित यूपी स्कॉलरशिप योजना का उद्देश्य राज्य के छात्रों को उनकी शिक्षा में वित्तीय सहायता प्रदान करना है। यहां यूपी स्कॉलरशिप 2025 के पात्रता मानदंड विस्तार से दिए गए हैं:

आवेदक की राष्ट्रीयता:

  • आवेदक भारत का नागरिक होना चाहिए।
  • उत्तर प्रदेश राज्य का स्थायी निवासी होना अनिवार्य है।

शैक्षणिक योग्यता:

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प्री-मैट्रिक स्कॉलरशिप (कक्षा 9 और 10):

आवेदक को कक्षा 8 की परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण होना चाहिए।

पोस्ट-मैट्रिक स्कॉलरशिप (कक्षा 11 और 12):

आवेदक को कक्षा 10 की परीक्षा उत्तीर्ण होना चाहिए।

पोस्ट-मैट्रिक स्कॉलरशिप (हायर एजुकेशन):

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स्नातक, परास्नातक, पीएचडी या उच्च शिक्षा के अन्य पाठ्यक्रमों में अध्ययनरत छात्र आवेदन कर सकते हैं।

आय सीमा:

  • प्री-मैट्रिक: सामान्य, अनुसूचित जाति (SC) और अनुसूचित जनजाति (ST) वर्गों की आय सीमा ₹2.5 लाख है, जबकि अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग (OBC) की सीमा ₹2 लाख है। अपवित्र पेशों में लगे लोगों के लिए कोई आय सीमा नहीं है।
  • पोस्ट-मैट्रिक: उत्तर प्रदेश के मूल निवासी SC/ST/सामान्य वर्ग के वे छात्र जिनकी पारिवारिक आय SC/ST के लिए 2.5 लाख और अन्य के लिए 2 लाख से कम है, और जो दूसरे राज्यों की सरकारी या सहायता प्राप्त संस्थाओं में पढ़ रहे हैं, वे छात्रवृत्ति के लिए पात्र हैं।

अन्य शर्तें:

  • छात्र को किसी मान्यता प्राप्त स्कूल, कॉलेज, या विश्वविद्यालय में पंजीकृत होना चाहिए।
  • स्कॉलरशिप केवल एक बार एक ही कोर्स के लिए प्रदान की जाएगी।
  • पहले से किसी अन्य स्कॉलरशिप का लाभ ले रहे छात्रों को आवेदन करने की अनुमति नहीं है।

Documents Required (जरूरी दस्तावेज):

  • आधार कार्ड
  • निवास प्रमाण पत्र
  • आय प्रमाण पत्र
  • शैक्षणिक प्रमाण पत्र
  • बैंक खाता विवरण
  • पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो

Pre Matric Scholarship for Gen/SC/ST – Eligibility Criteria  

  • Applicants should be residents of Uttar Pradesh
  • Must be enrolled in Class 9 and 10   
  • Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and General category  
  • Annual family income should not go beyond ₹2.5 Lakhs for General, Scheduled Castes (SC), and Scheduled Tribes (ST); ₹2 Lakhs for Other Backward Classes (OBC); and no income limit for Safai Karamcharis (people engaged in sanitation work).

You may also read: Pre Matric Scholarship for Gen/SC/ST

Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship for SC/ST/General Category – Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh 
  • Must be enrolled in Class 11 and 12   
  • Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and General category 
  • Annual family income must be below ₹2,00,000 (for SC/ST) and ₹2,50,000 (for General Category) from all sources combined

Also read: Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship for SC/ST/General Category

Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category – Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh 
  • Students must be from SC, ST, and General category 
  • Must be enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, PhD, or higher-level studies
  • Annual family income must be below ₹2,00,000 (for SC/ST) and ₹2,50,000 (for General Category) from all sources

Also refer to: Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category

Post-Matric (Other State) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category – Eligibility Criteria  

  • Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh 
  • Students must be from SC, ST, and General category 
  • Must have enrolled in Class 11 or higher level 
  • Annual family income must be below ₹2,00,000 (for SC/ST) and ₹2,50,000 (for General Category) from all sources

Also read: Post-Matric (Other State) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category

Pre-requisites to UP Scholarship 2025

*Gather all required documents in the prescribed format
* Ensure active mobile number (for OTP)
* Ensure active email ID
* Aadhaar Card (Linked with mobile and bank account)
* Bank account details

How to Register for the UP Scholarship Application Form? 

The UP Scholarship apply online is a step by step procedure to apply for the respective categories of scholarship under the official portal. Interested students need to follow the given steps to successfully register.

  • Visit scholarship.up.gov.in 
  • Check the top bar of the home page as shown in the screenshot below, and click on the “Registration” option under the “Student” feature

  • Choose options as per your category and level of study 

UP Scholarship -Choose options as per your category and level of study

  • Fill in the required details and submit your application post that 

How to fill UP Scholarship Application Form or UP Scholarship Login 

  • Find the ‘Student’ tab on top of the home page of scholarship.up.gov.in and choose ‘Fresh Login’ option (Click on ‘Renewal Login’ for application renewal).
  • Use your registration number, date of birth, and password to log in
  • Complete necessary details in the application 
  • Click on ‘Proceed’ button
  • Go to ‘Fill in the Application Form’ section now
  • Finish filling out the scholarship application 
  • Upload the required documents, and click on the ‘Update’ button

How to Check UP Scholarship Application Status 2025-26

While you apply to the state level scholarships as per the eligibility, category and level of study, you will have two options to check your application status – through scholarship.up.gov.in or via PFMS. Let’s explore both pathways to know UP Scholarship application status. 

How to Check UP Scholarship Application Status Through scholarship.up.gov.in?

  • Visit scholarship.up.gov.in and click on “Status” option 

  • Select the year for which you have applied

  • Enter your registration number and select your date of birth 
  • After entering the captcha and click on the “Search” button 

UP Scholarship Status 2025 कैसे चेक करें?

ऑफिशियल वेबसाइट पर जाएं:

  • scholarship.up.gov.in पर जाएं।

स्टेटस चेक पेज पर क्लिक करें:

  • होमपेज पर “Status” विकल्प पर क्लिक करें।

सत्र (Session) का चयन करें:

  • वर्ष 2025 चुनें।

अपना रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर और पासवर्ड डालें:

  • रजिस्ट्रेशन नंबर और जन्मतिथि दर्ज करें।
  • सुरक्षा कोड (Captcha) दर्ज करें और “Submit” पर क्लिक करें।

स्टेटस देखें:

  • आवेदन की स्थिति, स्वीकृति, या भुगतान की स्थिति स्क्रीन पर दिखाई देगी।

How to Check UP Scholarship Application Status Through PFMS? (PFMS से UP Scholarship Status कैसे चेक करें)

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार की UP Scholarship योजना का मकसद है, छात्रों को वित्तीय मदद देना ताकि वे बिना किसी आर्थिक परेशानी के अपनी पढ़ाई पूरी कर सकें।

यह योजना प्राथमिक से लेकर उच्च शिक्षा तक के छात्रों के लिए है। इसमें प्री-मैट्रिक (9वीं और 10वीं कक्षा) और पोस्ट-मैट्रिक (11वीं, 12वीं और स्नातक स्तर) स्कॉलरशिप शामिल हैं, ताकि हर स्तर पर पढ़ाई में मदद मिल सके।

PFMS से UP Scholarship Status कैसे चेक करें

1. सबसे पहले, PFMS के आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जाएं। इसके लिए इस लिंक का उपयोग करें: https://pfms.nic.in/

2. जब आप पोर्टल पर पहुँचेंगे, तो आपको Public Financial Management System का होमपेज दिखाई देगा। 

3. अब, होमपेज पर दिए गए “Know Your Payment” विकल्प पर क्लिक करें।

PFMS से UP Scholarship Status कैसे चेक करें

4. इसके बाद एक नया पेज खुलेगा, जिसमें आपको निम्नलिखित जानकारी भरनी होगी:

  • बैंक का नाम
  • अकाउंट नंबर
  • कैप्चा कोड

PFMS से UP Scholarship Status - आपको निम्नलिखित जानकारी भरनी होगी

5. इसके बाद, अपने मोबाइल नंबर और OTP द्वारा अपनी पहचान सत्यापित करें और फिर Submit पर क्लिक करें।

6. अब आपको आपके बैंक खाते में की गई सभी भुगतान ट्रांजैक्शन्स की जानकारी मिल जाएगी, जिसमें आपकी स्कॉलरशिप का भुगतान भी शामिल होगा। 

7. यहां आप यह चेक कर सकते हैं:

  • क्या आपकी स्कॉलरशिप की राशि आपके खाते में आई है या नहीं।
  • भुगतान की तिथि क्या है।
  • कितनी राशि ट्रांसफर की गई है।

UP Scholarship Application Correction 2025

  • Login to the official website using credentials during the correction window
  • Find the ‘Edit Application’ or ‘Correction’ link
  • Make the required changes
  • Re-submit the application
  • Print the corrected application form
  • Submit the corrected form (if required) to the institution

UP Scholarship Renewal Application 2025

  • Visit the official portal
  • Go to the ‘Student’ section
  • Select ‘Renewal Login’
  • Enter Previous Year’s Registration Number and DOB
  • Update necessary details (Previous year marks, current year fee details, enrollment number etc.)
  • Aadhaar authentication (if required again)
  • Upload necessary documents (usually fewer than fresh application – e.g., current year marksheet, fee receipt)
  • Final submission and printing
  • Submit hard copy to the institution

Also refer to: UP Scholarship Login 

UP Scholarship Amount 2025-26 

The various UP scholarship schemes have differing amounts provided to the applicant, catering to their financial needs. Given below is the list of scholarships under each scheme with their award amount.  

UP Scholarships 2025-26 – Awards

The students apply for UP Pre-Matric Scholarships will receivve the below benefits:

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वर्ग (Category) दर (Rate)
अन्य पिछड़ा वर्ग (OBC)
₹150 प्रति माह + ₹750 वार्षिक तदर्थ अनुदान
अनुसूचित जाति (SC)
दिवा छात्र ₹3500/वार्षिक; आवासीय छात्र ₹7000/वार्षिक

Disclaimer

  1. Source of Information: Buddy4Study app compiles details on scholarships/fellowships from government websites and private scholarship sources. Links to the official sources accompany each listing detail pages.
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Scholarships For

Upto Class 8 Class 1 to10 (Pre-Matric) Class 9 to 10 (Pre-Matric) Post-Matric(Class 11-12) Class 11 & 12 Class 12 passed Polytechnic/Diploma/ITI ITI Diploma/Polytechnic Graduation Post-Graduation Medical Engineering Girls NSP Portal Income Based SC/ST/OBC Law

Scholarship by State

NSP Scholarships Andhra Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh Assam Bihar Chandigarh Chhattisgarh Delhi Goa Gujarat Haryana Himachal Pradesh Jammu & Kashmir Jharkhand Karnataka Kerala Madhya Pradesh Maharashtra Manipur Meghalaya Mizoram Nagaland Odisha Punjab Rajasthan Sikkim Tamil Nadu Telangana Tripura Uttar Pradesh Uttarakhand West Bengal