UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, Benefits
The Uttar Pradesh (UP) post-matric scholarship (other than Class 11-12) for OBC applications has been released on July 20, 2026. The application for the UP scholarship 2026-27 for OBC students will be from September 15 to October 31, 2026. Students can apply for the UP scholarship online through their official website, scholarship.up.gov.in. Also, students can follow the official website for the latest updates.
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- UP Scholarship for OBC Overview
- Type of UP Scholarship for OBC Students
- How to Apply for the UP Scholarship for OBC Students?
The UP Scholarship for OBC (excluding Minority Backwards Classes) offers the scholarship scheme to students under the pre-matric (Classes 9-10), post-matric (Classes 11-12), and post-matric (except Classes 11-12) scholarships. The government offers UP scholarships for students who need financial assistance. Students can scroll through this article to learn more about the UP Scholarship for OBC.
UP Scholarship for OBC Overview
OBC students who applied for the UP Scholarship must stay updated with the upcoming dates and events. Staying updated will help them keep track of UP Scholarship status.
UP OBC Category Scholarship Dates for Fresh Application
| Process / Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Registration/online application by new (Fresh) students | September 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026 |
| Students generate and download the final printout | September 16, 2026 to November 2, 2026 |
| Submission of application form with required documents to the educational institution | September 16, 2026 to November 4, 2026 |
| Online verification and forwarding of applications by the educational institution | September 16, 2026 to November 10, 2026 |
| Verification of actual students and locking of suspicious students, courses and institutions by University/Affiliating Agency | September 16, 2026 to November 25, 2026 |
| Scrutiny by NIC | November 26, 2026 to December 5, 2026 |
| Locking of data by District Scholarship Approval Committee | December 6, 2026 to December 15, 2026 |
| Demand Generation | December 16, 2026 to December 20, 2026 |
| Verification/re-scrutiny of suspicious/defective data by NIC | December 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026 |
| Locking of verified data by District Scholarship Approval Committee | January 1, 2027 to January 10, 2027 |
| Demand Generation | January 11, 2027 to January 15, 2027 |
| Transfer of Scholarship Amount | January 16, 2027 to January 25, 2027 |
UP Scholarships 2027: Renewal Application Dates
| Process / Activity | Timeline |
|---|---|
| Preparation of Master Data by Educational Institutions | July 22, 2026 to August 15, 2026 |
| Verification of Fees, Course and other details by Universities/Affiliating Agencies | July 23, 2026 to August 30, 2026 |
| Verification of Master Data by District Social Welfare Officers | July 25, 2026 to September 14, 2026 |
| Mapping of Private-Sector Educational Institutions on the NSP Portal for Minority Welfare | July 25, 2026 to September 14, 2026 |
| Online application/renewal by students and submission of hard copies to the institution | September 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026 |
| Verification and forwarding of applications by Educational Institutions | September 15, 2026 to October 25, 2026 |
| Verification of actual students and locking of suspicious students/courses/institutions by University/Affiliating Agency | September 15, 2026 to November 5, 2026 |
| Scrutiny by NIC | November 6, 2026 to November 20, 2026 |
| Locking of data by District Scholarship Approval Committee | November 21, 2026 to November 26, 2026 |
| Demand Generation | November 27, 2026 to November 30, 2026 |
| Transfer of Scholarship Amount | December 1, 2026 to December 10, 2026 |
Type of UP Scholarship for OBC Students
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a variety of scholarships for students from UP. The UP Scholarship for OBC students are offered depending on their academic level. Check out the list of UP Scholarships for OBC students available below:
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10
Post-Matric Scholarship for Class 11-12
Post-Matric Scholarship (Classes other than 11-12)
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How to Apply for the UP Scholarship for OBC Students?
UP OBC students can apply for the scholarship online through the official website. Below, we have provided a step-by-step guide to make it easier for them.
Visit the official website, scholarship.up.gov.in.
Fill out the online registration form and submit it.
Log in to the UP Scholarship 2026-27 using the required credentials.
Fill out the application form and enter the required information such as education details, personal details etc.
Upload the candidate’s passport-size photograph.
Print the application form and submit it at the respective school/institute.
Documents Required for UP Scholarship 2026-27
Students must upload the required documents accurately. Incorrect information in the application form will lead to rejection. We have provided the list of documents required for the UP scholarship application form 2026-27 below.
Passport-size photograph
Marksheet/Certificate of the qualifying examination
Income certificate
Caste certificate
Receipt of the fee submitted at school
Bank passbook
Current board/university registration number
Domicile certificate
Aadhaar card
UP Scholarship Contact Details
Help Line Toll-Free Number: 18001805131 (Backwards Class Welfare) and 18001805229 (Minority Welfare).
Also, check UP Scholarship for the general category
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Students can apply for the scholarship online through the official website, scholarship.up.gov.in.
For pre-matric and post-matric, the application will be open from September 15, 2026, to October 31, 2026.
In case of an error, students can contact the scholarship Nodal Officer of the respective school/institute. They will temporarily reject the application, which will allow the student to re-submit the scholarship application form after making corrections.
