UP Scholarship 2025-26 is a financial aid program by the Uttar Pradesh government designed to support students from Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) to Post-Matric levels (Inter, other UG/PG courses). With registration already started, it is important for students as well as parents to understand the application process, deadlines, and renewal rules.
There are multiple categories, i.e., Pre-Matric, Post-Matric (Inter), Post-Matric Other Than Inter, and Post-Matric Outside State. UP Scholarship 2025-26 gives an opportunity to economically weaker students across UP and beyond.
UP Scholarship 2025-26 notification has announced application dates for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric categories. Students must fill out the application form before missing the application or submission deadlines. Below are the UP Scholarship 2025-26 Key Dates:
UP Scholarship 2025-26 Key Dates |
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Scholarship Initiative |
UP Scholarship 2025-26 Start Date |
UP Scholarship 2025-26 Last Date |
Scholarship Disbursement Date |
Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) |
2 July 2025 |
30 October 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
Post-Matric (Class 11-12) |
2 July 2025 |
30 October 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
Post-Matric (Other than Intermediate) |
10 July 2025 |
20 December 2025 |
31 December 2025 |
To apply, students must meet basic eligibility criteria.
Below is the step-by-step application process students must follow:
Firstly, complete the One Time Registration (OTR). Visit scholarship.up.gov.in, Click “Student > Fresh Registration” and complete the OTR and save your reference.
Apply for Scholarship by logging in using OTR details. Fill in category specifics and all required personal, academic, income, and bank info. Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account
Upload all the documents like the Aadhaar, photo, mark sheets, income/caste certificate, and bank details.
Submit the form and make sure that you take a print of the acknowledgement, and send it to the institution before the deadline.
If you have made any errors, wait for the correction window to open and make necessary changes.
UP Scholarship 2025-26 renewal process is created for continuity. This ensures that you continue receiving the scholarship without having to restart from the beginning. Here’s how to complete your UP Scholarship 2025-26 Renewal Process:
Visit the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in and go to “Student and then Renewal Login”. Use last year’s registration number and password to access the renewal section.
Once inside, you’ll see your previously filled form. Review and update details like your current course/college, academic year, and income information, if it has changed. Make sure everything is correct before submission.
You may need to re-upload essential documents like the recent fee receipts, current enrollment certificate, latest mark sheet, and any updated income/caste certificates. Make sure they are scanned clearly.
After uploading, submit the renewed application on the portal. Download or print the system-generated acknowledgement slip. The acknowledgement slip must be submitted to your institution before the deadline.
Your school or college will verify the renewed details and documents. Once approved, your continued scholarship will be processed under the UP Scholarship 2025-26 program.
If students face any errors, they can contact the concerned departments on the helpline numbers given below.
UP Scholarship 2025-26 Helpline Number |
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Department |
Helpline Number |
Availability |
Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh |
0522-3538700 |
General Inquiries |
Backward Classes Welfare Department (Only for OBC students) |
18001805131 (toll-free) |
General Inquiries |
Minority Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh |
0522-2286150 |
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM (Except Holidays) |