UP Post-Matric Scholarships 2025-26

UPPM2025

UP Post-Matric Scholarships 2025-26
About the Program

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.


Amount: ₹230 – ₹1,200

Deadline: 2025-12-20

Award:

Eligibility: Permanent residents/domicile holders of Uttar Pradesh; studying in recognised post-matric courses; annual family income ≤ ₹2 lakh (General/OBC/Minority) or ≤ ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST); Aadhaar-linked bank account; must have passed previous exam; institution not blacklisted.

Organization: External

Benefits
  • 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.

Eligibility Description
  • 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.
How to Apply
  • 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.

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