🎓 UP Scholarship 2025‑26 – Pre & Post Matric Scholarship Online Form
The Uttar Pradesh Government’s Social Welfare Department has launched the UP Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2025‑26 through the SAKSHAM portal. Open to students from Class 9 up to postgraduate and diploma/ITI levels (Pre‑Matric & Post‑Matric), this scheme provides direct financial aid to eligible SC, ST, OBC, Minority, General (EWS) category students. One‑Time Registration is mandatory before applying. Online applications started from 2 July 2025 and are accepted until October 2025. Here’s your complete guide to eligibility, important dates, required documents, and direct links.
đź“… Important Dates
| Action / Category | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration/Application Start | 02 July 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply (Pre‑Matric & Post‑Matric) | 30 October 2025 |
| Complete Form Submission Last Date | 31 October 2025 |
| Hard Copy Submit to Institution | By 04 November 2025 |
| Correction Window | 18–21 November 2025 |
| Re‑submission after Correction | Up to 21 November 2025 |
| Scholarship Disbursement by Bank | By 31 December 2025 (Pre‑Matric), June 2026 (Post‑Matric, SC/ST) |
đź’° Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Minority | Nil |
| SC / ST / PH / Female | Nil |
| Payment Mode | No fee required – 100% free online application |
âś… Eligibility Criteria
- Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh
- Studying in a recognized institution in UP (Class 9 onwards, including UG/PG/Diploma/ITI/dashmottar)
- Family Annual Income:
- General / OBC / Minority / EWS: ≤ ₹2,00,000 per year
- SC / ST: ≤ ₹2,50,000 per year
- Must have passed previous academic year (fresh or renewal)
- Not receiving another central or state scholarship simultaneously
đź“„ Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card (linked with mobile number)
- Bank Passbook in student’s name
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Enrollment Number & last year’s Marksheet
- Passport-size photograph
- Admission Slip / Student identity certificate from institution (for verification)
🛠️ How to Apply Online
- Visit the official UP Scholarship portal: scholarship.up.gov.in
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) to generate a unique Registration ID
- Select appropriate form type: Pre‑Matric или Post‑Matric (Fresh or Renewal) as per your class/category
- Fill application form, upload required documents
- Submit the form and take a printout
- Submit printed application to your institution within the deadline
- Track status or corrections in your account on the portal
đź”— Quick Links
| Action | Link |
|---|---|
| UP Scholarship Official Portal | Click Here |
| One-Time Registration (OTR) | Click Here |
| Pre‑Matric Fresh / Renewal | Click Here |
| Post‑Matric Fresh / Renewal | Click Here |
| Check Application / Payment Status | Click Here |
| Visit Our Website (Job Updates) | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Job Alerts | Click Here |