UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26: Apply by December 20
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UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26: Apply by December 20

Dinesh GoyalUpdated on 02 Sep 2025, 11:39 AM IST

The UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 is a scheme initiated by the government of Uttar Pradesh to provide educational assistance and financial support to students from economically weaker sections. The students from classes 11-12, graduation, and diploma students are eligible for the post-matric scholarship scheme. The application for the scholarship has already started, and the last date to complete the registration is December 20, 2025. Before starting with the application, the candidates need to complete the ‘One-Time Registration’. Students can visit the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in to find the UP scholarship registration link.

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  1. What is UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26?
  2. Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 Overview
  3. How to Complete One-Time Registration?
  4. Steps to Apply Online for Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26
  5. UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria
  6. UP Post Matric Scholarship Amount
UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26: Apply by December 20
UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26

What is UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26?

The Uttar Pradesh Post Matric scholarship 2025-26, also known as ‘Dashmottar Scholarship’, is applicable for the students who are native residents of Uttar Pradesh, and those from the general, OBC, ST/SC categories must not exceed the annual income of Rs 2 Lakhs. The UP Scholarship scheme is available for post-matric students. The scholarship amount varies based on the type of course and category.

Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 Overview

Before applying for the scholarship, the candidates must ensure they check the eligibility set by the government of Uttar Pradesh. Here’s a quick overview of the scheme for the candidates.


Name

Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26

Conducting Body

Government of Uttar Pradesh

Aim

Providing financial support to the students

Beneficiary

Candidates residing as permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh

Last date to apply online

December 20, 2025

Official Website

scholarship.up.gov.in

How to Complete One-Time Registration?

To complete the application process for the Uttar Pradesh Post Matric scholarship 2025-26, the candidates will have to mandatorily complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). By completing the OTR process, the candidates will be able to generate their OTR ID, which will further help them to log in to the online portal and check their UP scholarship status. Here are the detailed instructions for the candidates to complete the process online.

  • Visit the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in.

  • On the homepage, scroll down and click on the ‘OTR’ option.

  • Now, fill in the details, including name, date of birth, mobile number, and email address.

  • Enter the mobile number linked with the Aadhaar card and complete the OTP verification.

  • Submit the details and generate the OTR ID. Make sure to keep it safe for future use.

Steps to Apply Online for Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26

The candidates who are going to apply for the UP Post Matric scholarship 2025-26 for the first time will have to click on the link for ‘Fresh Candidates’. Follow the steps mentioned below to complete the application process.

  • To start the application process, the candidates will have to open the online portal of UP Scholarship at scholarship.up.gov.in.

  • On the homepage, the candidates will have to click on the ‘Fresh Candidate’ option under the ‘Student’ section.

  • Log in using OTR ID and password.

  • Now, the candidates will have to fill in their personal details and documents, like a scanned copy of a recent photograph, an income certificate, and other details.

  • Candidates need to provide their bank details, income details, caste certificate, education documents, and fee details of the current institution.

  • Make sure to cross-check all the details, submit the form on the portal and download the form for future reference.

UP Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the government of Uttar Pradesh.

  • The candidates must be residents of Uttar Pradesh

  • Annual income of the General/OBC/Minority category must be less than Rs 2 Lakh

  • The annual income of the scheduled caste and scheduled tribe must be less than Rs 2.5 Lakh.

  • Students outside Uttar Pradesh: The students who belong to the SC/ST/General category who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and are studying in the government or recognised educational institutions in other states are also eligible for the scholarship.

UP Post Matric Scholarship Amount

The UP post-matric scholarship amount for General/SC/SC category can range from Rs 2,500 per year to Rs 7,000 per year for the day scholars, and for the hostlers, the scholarship amount ranges from Rs 4,000 per year to Rs 13,500. For the OBC and minority categories, the scholarship amount ranges from Rs 230 per month to Rs 550 per month.

UP Post Matric Scholarship Amount for General/SC/SC

Group

Day Scholar (Per Year)

Hosteller (Per Year)

I

Rs 7000

Rs 13,500

II

Rs 6500

Rs 9500

III

Rs 3000

Rs 6000

IV

Rs 2500

Rs 4000

UP Post Matric Scholarship Amount for OBC and Minority

Group

Day Scholar (Per Month)

Hosteller (Per Month)

I

Rs 550

Rs 1200

II

Rs 530

Rs 820

III

Rs 300

Rs 570

IV

Rs 230

Rs 380

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