UP Scholarship Online Form 2025-26 – Eligibility, Documents, Renewal Process & Status Check

Every year, more than 2 crore students in Uttar Pradesh apply for government scholarships to continue their education — and every year, a significant number of those applications are rejected, delayed, or stuck in processing not because the student was ineligible, but because of small, avoidable errors.

Wrong bank account number. Aadhaar not linked to the bank account. Caste certificate uploaded in blurred form. College delaying verification. These are the real reasons scholarships fail to reach students — not eligibility issues.

The UP Scholarship scheme (Chhatravritti evam Shulk Pratipurti) is run by the Uttar Pradesh government through its Social Welfare Department (for SC/ST/General), Backward Class Welfare Department (for OBC), and Minority Welfare Department (for Minority category students). Applications are made online at the official portal: scholarship.up.gov.in.

This guide covers every part of the UP Scholarship 2025-26 process — from understanding which scholarship you qualify for, to filling the form correctly, to renewal, to tracking your payment.

Types of UP Scholarship 2025-26

UP scholarship is not a single scheme — it has three distinct categories based on the class/course you are studying in.

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9 and 10)

For students currently enrolled in Class 9 or Class 10 at a recognised school in Uttar Pradesh.

• Class 9: Must have passed Class 8 and taken admission in Class 9.

• Class 10: Must have passed Class 9 and taken admission in Class 10.

2. Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (Class 11 and 12)

For students enrolled in Class 11 or Class 12 (Intermediate) at a recognised higher secondary school or inter college.

• Class 11: Must have passed Class 10 board exam.

• Class 12: Must have passed Class 11 exam.

3. Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Dashmottar – Beyond Class 12)

For students enrolled in undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, or certificate courses at recognised colleges, universities, polytechnics, or technical institutions in UP.

• Any UG course (BA, B.Sc., B.Com., BCA, BBA, B.Tech, MBBS, etc.)

• Any PG course (MA, M.Sc., M.Com., MBA, M.Tech, etc.)

• Diploma and certificate courses at recognised institutions.

UP Scholarship 2025-26 – Important Dates

Pre-Matric (Class 9 & 10) and Post-Matric Intermediate (Class 11 & 12)

Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Graduation / PG / Diploma)

Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

Eligibility is different for each scholarship type and category. Here is the complete breakdown.

Common Conditions for All Categories

• Must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.

• Must be enrolled in a recognised school, college, university, or technical institution in UP.

• Must have a bank account in their own name, linked to Aadhaar.

• Only one scholarship per student per year — you cannot apply under multiple schemes simultaneously.​

• The student’s attendance must meet the minimum attendance requirement set by their institution (typically 75%).​

Income Limit by Category

Income is calculated based on all sources of family income. The income certificate must be issued by the competent authority (Tehsildar or SDM) and must not be older than one year at the time of application.

Category-Specific Eligibility Note

• SC/ST students: Administered by Social Welfare Department. Income limit is more relaxed. Apply under “SC/ST/General” category on the portal.

• OBC students: Administered by Backward Class Welfare Department. Apply under “OBC” category.

• Minority students (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi): Administered by Minority Welfare Department. Apply under “Minority” category.

• General category students: Eligible for Post-Matric scholarships only (not Pre-Matric), with income limit of ₹2,00,000.

Scholarship Amount 2025-26 (Category & Course Wise)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Amount (Class 9–10)

Post-Matric Scholarship Amount (Class 11–12 and Beyond)

Post-Matric scholarships are divided into 4 groups based on course level and institution type:

Additionally, tuition fee reimbursement is provided separately for SC/ST candidates admitted to government-recognised institutions — the actual fee as charged by the institution is reimbursed up to the notified ceiling.

Documents Required for UP Scholarship 2025-26

Fresh Application (First-Time Applicants)

Prepare all these before opening the portal. Scanning and uploading partially available documents is the most common reason for application rejection.

Special Condition: Bank Account Must Be Aadhaar-Seeded

This is the single most important banking requirement. Scholarship disbursement happens through the Aadhaar-Based Payment System (ABPS) — your bank account must have your Aadhaar number seeded (linked) and mapped as the primary DBT account.

If your Aadhaar is not linked to your bank account, the payment will show as “PFMS Rejected” with error code “Invalid UID” even if your application was fully approved.​​

How to seed Aadhaar with bank account:

• Visit your bank branch with Aadhaar and passbook.

• Fill the Aadhaar seeding form.

• Or use your bank’s mobile app / net banking to link Aadhaar under “Service Requests.”

• Allow 5–7 working days for seeding to reflect.

Also ensure: the bank account is in the student’s own name — not parents’ names, not joint accounts (in most scheme categories).

How to Fill the UP Scholarship Form 2025-26 (Fresh Application)

The official portal is scholarship.up.gov.in.

Step 1: Register as a New Student

Click on “Student” tab on the homepage → Select “New Registration” for your relevant category:

• “Prematric” login for Class 9–10.

• “Intermediate” login for Class 11–12.

• “Postmatric Other Than Inter” for UG/PG/Diploma courses.

Separate registration portals exist for Social Welfare (SC/ST/General), OBC, and Minority students — choose the correct one based on your category.

Fill in basic details: name, date of birth, gender, district, mobile number, and create a password. Submit to receive your Registration Number by SMS.

Step 2: Login and Fill the Application Form

Log in with your Registration Number and Date of Birth.​

Fill the following sections carefully:

Personal Information:

• Name exactly as on Aadhaar / Class 10 marksheet.

• Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority) — must match your caste certificate.

• Father’s name, mother’s name, date of birth.

• Permanent address (must be UP district address).

Educational Details:

• Current class/course, academic year, institution name, roll number/enrollment number.

• Previous year marks (enter exactly as on marksheet — do not round up or calculate differently).​

• Mode of study (regular/private).

Bank Details:

• Bank name, branch, IFSC code, and account number — double-check digit by digit.

• Even a single wrong digit in account number or IFSC code will cause payment failure.

Income Details:

• Annual family income as per your income certificate — do not self-declare a different figure.​

Step 3: Upload Documents

Scan all documents clearly. Blurry, cropped, or low-resolution scans are a leading cause of verification rejection.

Upload specifications (general):

• Format: JPEG / PDF depending on the document type.

• Size: 50 KB – 200 KB per file (check portal instructions).

• Photo: White background, passport-size, JPEG, under 50 KB.

Step 4: Submit Online and Print Application

After filling all details and uploading documents, click “Final Submit.” The portal generates your application form PDF with your registration number.

Download and print this form — it is the hard copy you must submit to your institution.

Step 5: Submit Hard Copy to Your Institution

This is a step many students miss or delay. Online submission alone is not sufficient — you must submit the printed and signed application form with self-attested photocopies of all documents to your school/college within the deadline.

The institution then verifies your application on the portal. If your institution does not verify on time, your scholarship is not forwarded to the district — and your money does not come.

Follow up actively with your school/college to ensure they complete the online verification before the deadline.

Renewal Process for Existing Scholarship Holders

If you received UP Scholarship last year and are continuing in the next class/year of the same course, you do not need to register fresh. You apply for Renewal.

What Changes in Renewal vs Fresh Application

• Your basic personal details remain pre-filled from last year.

• You update: previous year marksheet, current year enrollment/fee details, and attendance percentage.

• Your Aadhaar seeding is re-verified — if it was done correctly last year, no action needed unless you changed bank account.

• Renewal applications require fewer documents but must still be submitted as hard copy to the institution.

Step-by-Step Renewal Process

1. Visit scholarship.up.gov.in.​

2. Click “Student” → “Renewal Login” (not New Registration).

3. Enter your previous year’s Registration Number and Date of Birth.​

4. Login and click “Renewal Application Form ko Sanshodhit Karen” (Edit Renewal Form) on the left panel.​

5. Update the following fields:

   • Previous year exam marks (verified against university/board data).

   • Current year enrollment number (from college records).

   • Current year fee receipt details.

   • Attendance percentage for current year.

6. Verify Aadhaar authentication if prompted.

7. Upload updated documents (current year marksheet + fee receipt at minimum).

8. Click Submit → Download and print the renewal form.

9. Submit hard copy with documents to your institution before deadline.

Minimum Marks for Renewal Eligibility

A student must have passed the previous year’s examination with a minimum of 50% marks (in most schemes) to be eligible for renewal.

Students who have failed the previous year or have been detained are not eligible for renewal for that academic year. They may apply fresh if and when they pass.

Correction Window – What to Do If You Made a Mistake

The UP government opens a Scholarship Correction Window approximately 2–3 months after the application closes. For 2025-26, the correction window was open in January–February 2026.

Fields that can typically be corrected in the correction window:

• Bank account number and IFSC code.

• Caste certificate upload (if blurry or wrong document uploaded).

• Income certificate upload.

• Institute name or course correction.

• Aadhaar number (if entered incorrectly).

• Roll number / enrollment number.

• Photo and signature re-upload.

Fields that cannot be corrected after submission:​

• Name, date of birth, category (SC/ST/OBC/General).

• District of residence.

• Previous year registration number.

How to use the correction window:

1. Login on scholarship.up.gov.in with your Registration Number and DOB.

2. Click on the “Edit / Correction” option visible during the correction window dates.

3. Make corrections and re-upload documents where needed.

4. Submit the corrected form.

5. Submit the revised hard copy to your institution again (within the correction deadline).

How to Check UP Scholarship Payment Status

After your application is verified by the institution and forwarded to the district scholarship committee, the amount is processed through PFMS (Public Financial Management System) and credited directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Method 1: Check on scholarship.up.gov.in

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in.

2. Click on “Status” tab.

3. Select your application year and category.

4. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.

5. The current status of your application is displayed.

Method 2: Check on PFMS Portal (pfms.nic.in)

1. Visit pfms.nic.in.

2. Click on “Know Your Payments”.

3. Select your bank, enter account number, and verify with OTP.

4. All government payments credited to your account will be listed — including your scholarship.

Understanding PFMS Status Messages

If your status shows “Application Form Verified by Institution But Not Forwarded”, immediately contact your school/college admission or scholarship cell — they have completed local verification but not forwarded on the portal.​

Most Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection

Each of these mistakes causes the scholarship to either be rejected outright or get stuck in processing for months. Avoid all of them.

• Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded — biggest single reason for payment failure.​​

• Bank account in parent’s name — account must be in the student’s own name.​

• Previous year marks entered incorrectly — must match marksheet digit by digit.​

• Income certificate expired or older than 1 year — get a fresh one every year.

• Caste certificate in state format instead of central format (for some schemes) — verify which format your scholarship scheme requires.​

• Hard copy not submitted to institution on time — online submission alone is incomplete.

• Institution delays verification — follow up proactively with your school/college.​

• Attending a non-listed institution — verify that your college/school is on the UP government’s approved institution list on the portal.​

• Duplicate application — applying in two categories simultaneously results in automatic rejection of both.​

FAQs

Q. What is the official website for UP Scholarship 2025-26?
The only official portal is scholarship.up.gov.in. Do not apply on any other website — many fake portals exist.

Q. I missed the 2025-26 application deadline. What can I do?
The 2025-26 application window for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Intermediate closed on October 30, 2025. Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate closed on December 20, 2025. Wait for the 2026-27 cycle, which will open around July 2026.

Q. Is there a separate scholarship for girls in UP?
The main UP scholarship scheme applies to both boys and girls equally under the same eligibility conditions. Additionally, Kanya Sumangala Yojana is a separate UP government scheme specifically for girls from birth through graduation.

Q. Can a student from a private college apply for UP scholarship?
Yes, provided the college is recognised and is on the UP government’s approved list on the portal. Always verify your institution’s registration status before applying.​

Q. The portal shows my application as “Forwarded by Institution” but I haven’t received money. What should I do?
Check your PFMS status at pfms.nic.in. If it shows “Under Processing,” your money is on the way. If it shows “Rejected” with a reason, take the appropriate action (Aadhaar seeding, account activation) and then approach the district scholarship office for reprocessing.​

Q. Is income certificate required every year?
Yes. Income certificate must be current — issued in the present financial year. An income certificate from a previous financial year is not accepted.

Q. Can students enrolled in private engineering or medical colleges apply?
Yes. Students in recognised private engineering, medical, and other professional colleges are eligible for the Group I Post-Matric scholarship provided they meet the income and domicile criteria.

Q. What should I do if I changed my bank account this year?
For renewal students who have changed their bank account: log in to the scholarship portal and update the new bank account details during the renewal process. Ensure the new account is Aadhaar-seeded before submitting.