Archive · 2 Sep 2026
UP Scholarship 2026: Eligibility, Deadlines And Application Details
The UP scholarship helps students pay for their education.
It is run by the Uttar Pradesh government.
Students from Class 9 through postgraduate and diploma courses may apply.
Class 9 and 10 students use the Pre-Matric category.
Class 11 and 12 students use the Post-Matric intermediate category.
Students in courses after Class 12 use the Dashmottar category.
Applicants generally need to live in Uttar Pradesh and study at a recognised institution.
They must also have passed their previous examination and meet the income rules.
Class 9 to 12 students must apply by September 21, 2026, while other eligible students must apply by October 31, 2026.
The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme supports students from Class 9 through postgraduate and diploma courses.
The scheme covers Pre-Matric, Post-Matric intermediate and Dashmottar categories.
Applicants must generally be Uttar Pradesh residents enrolled in recognised institutions and have passed their last examination.
Annual family-income limits are Rs 2,50,000 for SC and ST students and Rs 2,00,000 for general, OBC and minority students.
The application deadlines are September 21, 2026, for Classes 9 to 12 and October 31, 2026, for Dashmottar courses.
- Who
- Students from general, SC, ST, OBC and minority communities, along with eligible students from other states under the Post-Matric Other State category.
- What
- The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme provides financial assistance for school, college, university, diploma and other post-matric courses.
- When
- The application deadline is September 21, 2026, for Classes 9 to 12 and October 31, 2026, for Dashmottar courses.
- Where
- Applications are submitted through the official online scholarship portal in Uttar Pradesh.
- Why
- The scheme provides financial assistance and fee reimbursement to eligible students.
- Official name
- Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme
- Administered by
- The Uttar Pradesh government through its social welfare, backward classes welfare and minority welfare departments
- Categories
- Pre-Matric, Post-Matric intermediate and Dashmottar
- SC/ST income limit
- Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2,50,000
- General/OBC/minority income limit
- Annual family income must not exceed Rs 2,00,000
- Classes 9-12 deadline
- September 21, 2026
- Dashmottar deadline
- October 31, 2026