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    UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits
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    UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits

    Garima SihagUpdated on 11 Aug 2026, 01:52 PM IST

    The Government has released the UP scholarship forms for SC/ST students. The Uttar Pradesh government offers students various scholarships, like pre-matric and post-matric, for different categories. Students can apply for the UP state Scholarships on the official website. The UP government released the application form on July 20, 2026, and students can fill out the form to apply for the UP scholarships. The application for the UP scholarship 2026-27 for SC/ST students will be from September 15 to October 31, 2026.
    UP Pre Matric and Post Matric Scholarship Application Started: Apply Here

    This Story also Contains

    1. Important Dates of UP Government SC/ST Scholarships
    2. UP Scholarship for SC/ST Category Eligibility Criteria
    3. How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?
    UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, and Benefits
    UP Scholarship for SC

    Students can visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in to apply for central scholarship schemes. Read the article to learn more about the UP scholarship for SC/ST category students.

    Important Dates of UP Government SC/ST Scholarships

    Students who want to apply for the UP state SC/ST scholarships need to track all the information regarding the important dates of the scholarships. They can get the updates on the official website. Check out the table below to know more about the important dates for the UP scholarships for SC/ST students.

    UP SC/ST Category Scholarship Dates for Fresh Application

    Process / ActivityTimeline
    Registration/online application by new (Fresh) studentsSeptember 15, 2026 to October 31, 2026
    Students generate and download the final printoutSeptember 16, 2026 to November 2, 2026
    Submission of application form with required documents to the educational institutionSeptember 16, 2026 to November 4, 2026
    Online verification and forwarding of applications by the educational institutionSeptember 16, 2026 to November 10, 2026
    Verification of actual students and locking of suspicious students, courses and institutions by University/Affiliating AgencySeptember 16, 2026 to November 25, 2026
    Scrutiny by NICNovember 26, 2026 to December 5, 2026
    Locking of data by District Scholarship Approval CommitteeDecember 6, 2026 to December 15, 2026
    Demand GenerationDecember 16, 2026 to December 20, 2026
    Verification/re-scrutiny of suspicious/defective data by NICDecember 21, 2026 to December 31, 2026
    Locking of verified data by District Scholarship Approval CommitteeJanuary 1, 2027 to January 10, 2027
    Demand GenerationJanuary 11, 2027 to January 15, 2027
    Transfer of Scholarship AmountJanuary 16, 2027 to January 25, 2027

    UP Scholarships 2027: Renewal Application Dates

    Process / ActivityTimeline
    Preparation of Master Data by Educational InstitutionsJuly 22, 2026 to August 15, 2026
    Verification of Fees, Course and other details by Universities/Affiliating AgenciesJuly 23, 2026 to August 30, 2026
    Verification of Master Data by District Social Welfare OfficersJuly 25, 2026 to September 14, 2026
    Mapping of Private-Sector Educational Institutions on the NSP Portal for Minority WelfareJuly 25, 2026 to September 14, 2026
    Online application/renewal by students and submission of hard copies to the institutionSeptember 15, 2026 to October 15, 2026
    Verification and forwarding of applications by Educational InstitutionsSeptember 15, 2026 to October 25, 2026
    Verification of actual students and locking of suspicious students/courses/institutions by University/Affiliating AgencySeptember 15, 2026 to November 5, 2026
    Scrutiny by NICNovember 6, 2026 to November 20, 2026
    Locking of data by District Scholarship Approval CommitteeNovember 21, 2026 to November 26, 2026
    Demand GenerationNovember 27, 2026 to November 30, 2026
    Transfer of Scholarship AmountDecember 1, 2026 to December 10, 2026

    Highlights of the UP SC/ST Student Scholarship

    Particulars

    Details

    Scholarship Name

    UP Scholarship for SC/ST Students

    Offered By

    Uttar Pradesh Government

    Types of Scholarships

    Pre-Matric and Post-Matric

    Official Website

    scholarships.up.gov.in

    Eligibility

    Classes 9 to 10 (Pre-matric)

    Classes 11 to 12 (Post-matric)

    UP Scholarship for SC/ST Category Eligibility Criteria

    • The student should be a citizen of India.

    • Students must be studying in a college/school or university recognised by the government of India or in Uttar Pradesh.

    • The school/college of a student must be registered on the UP scholarship portal.

    • Candidates must be studying in Class 9 or 10 for the UP pre-matric scholarship.

    • Students must be studying in Class 11 or 12 for the UP post-matric scholarship.

    • Candidates must be studying in graduation or post-graduation from a college/university recognised by the UP government for post-matric scholarships to students other than the 11th or 12th class.

    • Students must belong to the SC/ST category to apply for the UP scholarship.

    • The family income of the student must not exceed INR 2 lakhs/annum for UP post-matric scholarship.

    • The student’s family income should not exceed INR 1 lakh per annum for the pre-matric scholarship.

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    How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?

    All the students who are eligible for UP Scholarship 2026-27 can apply online via scholarship.up.gov.in. Below are simple steps for students to follow while applying for UP pre-matric and post-matric scholarships. These steps to fill out the UP scholarship registration 2026-27 online form should be done carefully.


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    1. Online registration

    2. UP Scholarship 2026-27 login

    3. Filling out the application form

    4. Photo uploading

    5. Print the application form

    6. Submit the form at the School/Institute

    Step 1: UP Scholarship for SC/ST 2026-27 Online Registration

    To fill out the Pre-matric and UP post-matric scholarship 2026-27 online form, students must follow the steps:

    • Students need to visit the official website at scholarship.up.gov.in

    • Go to the ‘Menu’ option and click on the link for ‘Student’ to register for a fresh scholarship.

    • Enter the required details by clicking on the relevant link.

    • Create your password correctly and submit the form.

    • Note down your application number generated on the screen.

    Step 2: UP Government Scholarship 2026-27 Login

    • After completing the registration, go to the homepage of the official website.

    • Open UP Scholarship 2025 login.

    • Choose the type of fresh scholarship you want to apply for and click on the relevant link.

    • Enter your registration number, your date of birth and then your password.

    • Now, enter the Captcha and done.

    Step 3: Fill out the UP Scholarship Form 2026-27

    After logging in, click on the link of the application form, and enter the details like:

    • Educational Details

    • Personal details

    • Caste and income details

    • Bank details

    • Current School/College fee details

    • Last year's education details

    Step 4: Photo Uploading for UP SC Scholarship 2026-27

    • After filling out the form, students need to log out and re-login to upload a student's photo.

    • The photograph size should be less than or equal to 20 KB in JPEG/JPG format.

    • Take a printout of the application form.

    Step 5: Submit the UP Government Scholarship 2026-27 Form at the School/College

    • Students need to attach their documents to the printed application form.

    • Submit this complete application form to the concerned authority of the respective school/College.

    • They will examine the application form and proceed further.

    Documents Required for UP Government SC/ST Scholarship 2026-27

    Students need to upload their passport-size photograph, and it should be in JPEG/JPG format. The size of the passport photograph should not be more than 20 KB. Below is the list of documents that students need to submit with their application.

    • Caste certificate

    • Income certificate

    • Receipt of the fee submitted at the school

    • Marksheet/Certificate of the qualifying examination

    • Bank passbook

    • Domicile certificate

    • Current board/university registration number

    • Aadhaar card

    Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

    Q: What are the types of scholarships offered by the Uttar Pradesh government for SC/ST students?
    A:

    The UP government offers two types of scholarships for SC/ST students post-matric and pre-matric.

    Q: What are the eligibility criteria for students applying for UP SC/ST scholarships other than 11th or 12th?
    A:

    Students must be studying for graduation and post-graduation to apply for scholarships other than 11th or 12th. 

    Q: Where can I apply for the UP Scholarship for the SC/ST category?
    A:

    Students can visit the official website of the UP Government scholarship at scholarships.up.gov.in.