UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026 Applications Started - OTR Registration Process, Last Date

UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Dates

The schedule is separate for fresh applications and renewal applications for the UP Post Matric Scholarship. Fresh applications are accepted from students who are applying for the first time. Whereas, renewal applications can be submitted by students who are already receiving the scholarship and are continuing their course. The last date to apply for UP scholarship varies for each type (fresh/renewal). Students can check the dates in the table below.

UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026 Dates for Fresh Candidates

UP Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 for Renewal

Also, check category-wise UP post-matric scholarship details:

• UP Scholarships for General

• UP Scholarship for SC

• UP Scholarship for OBC

Who Can Apply for UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27?

The scheme is for students studying in post-matriculation/higher classes and courses. The 2026-27 post-matric scholarship covers students pursuing education in Classes 11-12 and after Class 12:

• Scheduled Caste (SC)

• Scheduled Tribe (ST)

• Other Backward Classes (OBC)

• General Category

• Minority Category

The exact eligibility and income requirements depend on the student's category and the particular scholarship component

Income Limit for UP Post Matric Scholarship

Scholarship Amount for UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026

The UP Post Matric scholarship amount is not the same for every student. It depends on factors such as:

• Student category

• Course/group

• Day scholar or hosteller status

• Applicable fee reimbursement

• Government-prescribed rates

Here, we have tabulated the category-wise UP Post Matric Scholarship amount:

Group-wise Course List for Scholarship Amount Eligibility

The Group depends on the type/level of the course and the classification made under the UP Post-Matric Scholarship scheme. It is not simply based on the student's class number. For example, professional/technical and higher-level courses generally fall into different groups than ordinary undergraduate courses.

Scholarship rates for OBC & Minority students

Scholarship rates for General, ST & SC students

How to Apply Online for UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026?

Students can generally follow these steps:

1. Visit the UP Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/index.aspx.

2. Complete the required One-Time Registration (OTR) process.

3. Select the relevant Post Matric scholarship application.

4. Enter personal and academic details. Provide category and income information.

5. Enter bank account details. Complete Aadhaar/e-KYC requirements where applicable.

6. Submit the application online. Download/print the final UP Post Matric Scholarship application.

7. Submit the required documents/hard copy to the educational institution within the prescribed deadline.

8. Track the application through the portal.

The 2026-27 application process includes OTR, Aadhaar-related authentication and online submission. After submitting the application, students can check the status of UP scholarship for post-matric on the official website.

Documents Required for UP Post Matric Scholarship 2026

Students can keep the following information/documents ready:

• Aadhaar card/details

• Recent photograph

• Previous qualifying examination marksheet

• Admission/enrolment details

• Fee details

• Caste/category certificate, where applicable

• Income certificate

• Domicile/residence details, where required

• Bank account details

• Course and institution details

• Previous scholarship/application details for renewal