“The Uttar Pradesh government has launched the UP Scholarship 2025-26, offering financial aid to students in Classes 9-12 and higher education. Online applications began on July 2, 2025, via scholarship.up.gov.in, with deadlines in October and December. Aadhaar is mandatory, and funds are disbursed via DBT. Check eligibility, apply early, and track status online.”
UP Scholarship 2025: Key Details and Application Process
The Uttar Pradesh government has initiated the online application process for the UP Scholarship 2025-26, aimed at supporting students from economically weaker sections, including SC, ST, OBC, General, and Minority categories. The scheme covers pre-matric (Classes 9-10), post-matric (Classes 11-12), and post-matric other than intermediate (undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and other courses). Applications are managed through the official portal, scholarship.up.gov.in, under the SAKSHAM initiative by the Social Welfare Department.
The application window for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships (Classes 9-12) opened on July 2, 2025, and will close on October 30, 2025. Students must submit the final printout of their application by October 31, 2025, and ensure the hard copy reaches their school or college by November 4, 2025. For post-matric scholarships (excluding Classes 11-12), such as undergraduate, postgraduate, and diploma courses, applications started on July 10, 2025, with a deadline of December 20, 2025. Hard copies for these must be submitted to institutions by December 24, 2025.
Eligibility criteria include being a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh and enrolled in a recognized school or college. Annual family income limits are set at ₹2 lakh for General, OBC, and Minority categories, and ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST categories. Aadhaar card linkage is mandatory for applications, and students must complete a One-Time Registration (OTR) process, which involves mobile number authentication and Aadhaar e-KYC. The OTR number, a 14-digit unique identifier, simplifies the application process and is valid for the student’s academic career.
The scholarship amount varies by scheme and course. Pre-matric scholarships offer up to ₹3,000 annually, while post-matric scholarships range from ₹230 to ₹13,500 per year, depending on the course and category. Funds are disbursed directly to students’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Last year, over 17.8 lakh students received ₹351 crore, with disbursements expected by December 31, 2025, for pre-matric and post-matric (Classes 11-12), and January 24, 2026, for other post-matric courses.
Students can apply as fresh or renewal candidates. Fresh applicants register on the portal, fill out the form, and upload documents like mark sheets, income certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and a passport-size photo (JPEG/JPG, under 20 KB). Renewal applicants use their previous registration number, date of birth, and OTR to log in and update details. A correction window will open in February 2026 for editing submitted forms.
To check application status, students can visit scholarship.up.gov.in, navigate to the “Status” tab, select the academic year 2025-26, and enter their registration number and date of birth. Alternatively, the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) portal allows tracking of fund disbursement. Over 72,000 institutions are registered on the UP Scholarship portal, but students should verify their institute’s status, as blacklisted institutions are ineligible.
For assistance, students can contact the helpline at 1800-180-5131 (Backward Class Welfare) or 1800-180-5229 (Minority Welfare) or email support@scholarship.up.gov.in. The government advises applying early to avoid technical issues and ensuring accurate bank details for seamless fund transfers.
Disclaimer: This article is based on information from official sources, including scholarship.up.gov.in and related reports. Readers are advised to verify details on the official portal for the most accurate and up-to-date information.