UP Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General)
UP's giant state scheme — fee + maintenance for almost all categories after Class 10.
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Uttar Pradesh (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on scholarship.up.gov.in (fresh + renewal windows differ). OTR + Aadhaar e-KYC mandatory in 2026-27. Hard-copy submit to institution after online form.
Deadline: AY 2026-27: Classes 9–12 fresh closed 21 Sep 2026 (renewal 25 Aug); UG/PG/diploma fresh till 31 Oct, renewal till 15 Oct (verify on portal)
Wait after verification: Often Dec–Mar via DBT/PFMS; check status on portal with registration no.
Documents you need
- • Domicile
- • Caste/income certificates
- • Previous marksheet
- • Fee receipt
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
- • High-school certificate
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Why your scholarship money might not arrive (DBT/Aadhaar explainer)
Almost every scholarship is paid via DBT/PFMS straight to the student's bank account — not in cash, not to the school. The #1 reason money gets stuck is the bank account not being Aadhaar-seeded/NPCI-mapped. Check with your bank: 'Is my account DBT-enabled?'
Name mismatch is the #2 reason: the name on Aadhaar, bank account and application must match letter-by-letter. A single spelling difference (Kumar vs Kumaar) can hold payment for months.
Track on PFMS Know Your Payments or the NSP payment board.
Quick answers
Can I hold two scholarships together?
It depends on the schemes. From AY 2026–27, NSP allows one merit-based scholarship plus one or more welfare-based schemes (subject to each scheme's rules). Some schemes forbid combining benefits — always check the specific scheme conditions. (INSPIRE explicitly requires surrendering the other.)
Do I need to reapply every year?
Yes — this scheme needs yearly renewal with passing marks + attendance.
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Source: UP Portal (https://scholarship.up.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-10-03. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.