UP Scholarship 2025-26: Registration, Login, Check Status

Government of Uttar Pradesh launched the UP Scholarship program to support students from economically weaker backgrounds. UP Scholarship applications for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, UG, PG, and professional courses are open. Scholarship is provided to the students by the UP government to help them. Thousands of students from class 9 to higher education are taking advantage of this scheme.

The scheme of scholarship in India has been going on for many years and is provided to the students of weaker sections of all the states. Every year this scholarship is given to all the children of the state who study in schools and universities. If you also want to apply for UP Scholarship, then you can apply by visiting its official website.

The Uttar Pradesh Government scholarship is available to students in the General, OBC, SC, and ST categories. We will give you all the information related to Uttar Pradesh Scholarship like how to apply, eligibility, last date, which document will be required. With this, how can you check your scholarship status online. So read this post till the end.

UP Government Scholarship Program

The UP scholarship program launched by the government, are financial aid for students studying under the Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses. This Scholarship program has been started by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for SC, ST and OBC students of the state. So that there is no problem in the education of any poor child and he can easily continue his further education.

UP Scholarship is provided in three parts Prematric, Post Matric and Post Matric Intermediate. Pre-Matric includes those students who study in class 9th and class 10th. And many students come under the post matric scholarship, who study in class 11th and class 12th. Apart from this, post matric scholarship is given to the students studying in the university.

Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Eligibility

Many types of scholarship ships are being run in UP, for which you need different documents. Tabulated below are the details of the UP scholarship eligibility criteria for different schemes:

For Prematric Scholarship (9 & 10th Class)

• SC, ST and OBC category students apply for the UP Scholarship.
• Student stuyding in 9th or in class 10th.
• UP domacile must required
• Need cast certificate
• Income Certificate less then 1 lakh per year
• The student should be a person from backward class.
• General category students cannot take advantage of this scheme.

For Postmetric Scholarship (11 & 12th Class)

• Cast Certificate Recuired
• Studying in 11 to 12th class.
• Domacile Recuired
• Income certificate should be less then 2 lakh per year

For Post Matric Intermediate

• Cast certificate
• Study in greducation course
• Cast certificate
• UP Domacile certificate
• Income Certificate

Documents Required for UP Scholarship

To apply for the Uttar Pradesh Scholarship, the applicant i.e. the student must have all the necessary documents. After which it will be very easy to apply in it. All the documents required for the UP Scholarship Scheme are mentioned below which are as follows.

• Aadhar Card
• Income certificate
• Caste certificate
• Residence certificate of Uttar Pradesh
• Age Certificate
• Identity card
• Mobile Number
• Bank account number
• School Fee Receipt
• Transfer Certificate (if any)
• Details of last year’s scholarship (if any)
• E-mail ID

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 20, 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	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 Provider Details

The scheme benefits SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General students, ensuring social inclusion and equal opportunity.​ State government of Uttar Pradesh offer the UP scholarship to deserving students aspiring to pursue higher education. Students will find a detailed list of all UP scholarships along with their provider names.

UP Scholarship Schemes	Scheme Providers
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Pre-Matric UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Pre-Matric Uttar Pradesh Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Post-Matric Intermediate UP Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for Minorities	Minority Department
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) UP Scholarship for OBC	Backward Class Welfare Department
Post-Matric (Other State) UP Scholarship for SC/ ST/ General Category	Social Welfare Department

How to Apply for UPScholarship Online

Applications must be made through scholarship.up.gov.in.

To apply, complete a one-time registration (OTR)—providing information on your Aadhaar, mobile, and personal information.​

• You can then log in and complete the online scholarship application for 2025-26.
• Upload the documents, check the details, and submit. 
• You can also submit a printed hard copy of your application to the institution.
• For renewal, you can log in under “Renewal” and update the prior data submitted.
• Corrections can be made in the designated time for correction.
• You can track all steps on scholarship.up.gov.in for transparency and timely updates.​

UP Scholarship Status Check

Here are the key steps to know how to check the status of your scholarship-

1. Visit scholarship.up.gov.in and click on “Status 2025-26.”
2. Login with your registration number and DOB.
3. Check application and up scholarship payment status.
4. For rejected or pending cases, use the correction window as instructed.
5. Click Check Now on the portal for real-time updates.​

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship is not just a financial aid program—it’s a powerful initiative empowering students. By applying early, submitting accurate documents, and following the right process, every eligible student can take advantage of this opportunity.

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