UP Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship 2025-26: Simple Guide

The Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh has started accepting online applications for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships for the academic year 2025-26. This scholarship is a great opportunity for students studying in government or private schools and colleges across the state. Here’s a simple breakdown of everything you need to know, including who can apply, what documents are needed, and the important dates to remember.

Who Can Apply?

To make sure you’re eligible for the UP Scholarship 2025-26, check these points:

• Permanent Resident: You must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
  
• Student Status: You should be currently enrolled in a school or college in Uttar Pradesh.
  
• Family Income:
  
  • For General, SC, and ST categories: Family income should not be more than ₹2.5 lakh per year.
    
  • For OBC category: Family income should not be more than ₹2 lakh per year.
    
  • No income limit for students whose families are involved in certain sanitation-related jobs.
    

Documents You Need

Before starting your application, keep these documents ready:

• Aadhaar card or PAN card
  
• Income certificate
  
• Birth certificate
  
• Domicile certificate (proof that you live in UP)
  
• Mark sheet from the previous year
  
• Caste certificate (for SC/ST applicants)
  
• Fee receipt from your school or college
  
• Scanned copy of your bank passbook
  
• Passport-size photo
  
• Enrollment number from your institution
  

How to Apply for the UP Scholarship

Applying for the scholarship is easy if you follow these steps:

1. Visit the Official Website:
   Go to scholarship.up.gov.in.
   
2. Select the Right Registration Link:
   Click on either the Pre-Matric or Post-Matric registration link, depending on your class.
   
3. Fill in Your Details:
   Complete the registration form with accurate information.
   
4. Attach Your Documents:
   Upload all the required documents as listed above.
   
5. Download and Print:
   Download and print your filled application form.
   
6. Submit to Your School/College:
   Hand over the printed application form along with the documents to your school or college.
   

Important Dates to Remember

Here’s a simple timeline of the scholarship process:

• July 1–October 5, 2025: Schools and colleges prepare master data.
  
• July 2–October 15, 2025: District School Inspector verifies data.
  
• July 1–December 14, 2025: Minority private institutions are marked on the NSP portal.
  
• July 2 – October 30, 2025: Students can register and fill out the online application.
  
• July 3–October 31, 2025: Students can generate the final printout of their application.
  
• July 3–November 4, 2025: Submit hard copies and documents to your school or college.
  
• July 3–November 6, 2025: Schools and colleges verify applications online.
  
• November 7–November 15, 2025: The District Inspector checks students physically.
  
• November 7–November 17, 2025: Initial check by NIC.
  
• November 18 – November 21, 2025: Students can correct any errors in their forms.
  
• By November 23, 2025: Submit corrected forms if needed.
  
• November 18 – November 26, 2025: Schools forward corrected applications.
  
• November 27 – December 8, 2025: NIC checks forms again.
  
• November 18 – December 24, 2025: The district committee locks the data.
  
• December 27, 2025: Scholarship demand is generated.
  
• December 31, 2025: Scholarship funds are sent to students.

This scholarship can help ease your education expenses, so don’t miss out! Good luck with your application.