UP Post-Matric Scholarships 2025-26

UP Post-Matric Scholarships 2025-26, administered by the Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh, provide financial aid to students from economically weaker sections pursuing post-matric courses such as Classes 11 and 12, UG, PG, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, and professional programs.

• Applicants must be permanent residents or domicile holders of Uttar Pradesh;
• enrolled in recognised post-matric courses;
• annual family income ≤ ₹2 lakh for General/OBC/Minority or ≤ ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST;
• possess an Aadhaar-linked bank account;
• must have passed the previous year’s exam;
• and be studying in an institution not blacklisted on the UP Scholarship portal.

• Full reimbursement of tuition & other mandatory fees.

• Monthly maintenance allowance: ₹230–₹1,200 (based on course group & hosteller/day scholar status).

• Additional allowances for students with disabilities: reader, escort, book grants.

• Higher scholarship amounts for certain professional courses (up to ₹13,500/year).

• Direct benefit transfer to Aadhaar-linked bank account via ABPS.

• Visit scholarship.up.gov.in.

• Click ‘New Registration’ under the ‘Students’ menu.

• Select the appropriate Post-Matric Scholarship category.

• Enter your 14-digit OTR number (generated after Aadhaar-based e-KYC & mobile verification).

• Fill in the application form, upload documents, and submit online.