UP Scholarships for General Category Students: Eligibility & Application Guide

UP Scholarships for General Important Dates

General category scholarships in Uttar Pradesh are awarded based on academic merit, regardless of caste or category. These scholarships are open to all students who meet the eligibility criteria. Some scholarships may consider financial need as a primary factor. While not exclusively for the "General" category, students from this category may still be eligible if they demonstrate financial hardship. Students can check the dates of the application, first phase, and second phase for UP Scholarship for the general public below:

UP Scholarships for General 2027: Fresh Application Dates

UP Scholarships for General 2027: Renewal Application Dates

Also, check

• UP Scholarship for SC

• UP Scholarship for OBC

UP Scholarship for General: Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for UP government scholarships for the general category, students must meet specific criteria related to their financial status, academic background, and other factors. The key eligibility requirements for the UP scholarship for general include:

• Annual Household Income: The income eligibility criteria for UP General Category scholarships differ based on the level of education. For Pre-Matric scholarships, the annual family income from all sources should not exceed ₹1,00,000. In the case of Post-Matric Intermediate scholarships, the income limit is higher at ₹2,50,000 per annum.

• Only those candidates shall be eligible for the scholarship who are residents of Uttar Pradesh State and belong to the General Category as specified in the territory of the State of Uttar Pradesh and who have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of any recognised University or Board of Secondary Education. However:

• Students enrolled in recognised professional courses conducted in private sector educational institutions/universities, where the minimum qualification for admission is graduation, who have obtained a minimum of 55% marks or more in the graduation course, and students enrolled in such professional courses where the minimum qualification for admission is Class 12 i.e. Intermediate, who have obtained a minimum of 60% marks or more in Class 12 i.e. Intermediate, shall be eligible for scholarship and fee reimbursement through any admission process.

• These scholarships shall be granted for studies in all recognised post-matriculation or post-secondary courses conducted in recognised institutions, except for the following:

  • Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Course.

  • Private Pilot License Course.

  • Training Ship Dufferin (now Rajendra) Course.

  • Training Courses of the Sainik School, Dehradun.

  • Courses of All India and State Level Pre-Examination Training Centres.

  • Correspondence Courses and Distance Education Courses.

  • Courses conducted in private sector educational institutions that are not awarded certificates/mark sheets by any university/affiliating body/competent level department, and the agency is not authorised to conduct examinations at the competent level, i.e., such courses which are not controlled by any competent level.

Process of UP Scholarship for General

In this scheme, students shall pay the fees as per the rules of the institution themselves. The educational allowance and fee reimbursement amount will be reimbursed to the students as per the rules in the accounts of the students in the base seeded bank accounts from the Treasury located at the State Headquarters through the PFMS (Public Financial Management System).

Students have to apply online on the scholarship website: scholarship.up.gov.in. The UP scholarship application forms submitted by the candidates shall be verified by the committee constituted at the level of the educational institution by comparing the supporting documents with the original documents. After verification of the documents attached with the application form, the application forms found to be correct and eligible shall be recommended by the committee constituted at the institutional level for approval of the maintenance allowance and fee reimbursement.

How to Apply for the UP Scholarship for General?

Students interested in general category UP scholarships for pre-matric (classes 9 & 10) or post-matric (classes 11 & 12 and above) programs can submit their applications online through the official UP Scholarship portal, scholarship.up.gov.in. They can check the steps below to apply for the UP scholarship for the general category.

• Go to the official website of the Uttar Pradesh Scholarship for the general portal: scholarship.up.gov.in

• If the candidate is a new applicant, they have to register on the portal.

• Create an account using the Aadhaar card number.

• Log in to the account and select the appropriate UP scholarship scheme (Pre-Matric or Post-Matric) for general.

• Fill out the online UP scholarship for the general category application form with the correct information.

• Ensure that they have all the necessary documents ready for uploading.

• Review all the information that the candidate entered carefully. Apply online.

• After submitting, they can track the status of the UP application for the general category on the portal.

Documents Required for UP Scholarship for General

• Last exam mark sheet

• Valid cast certificate

• Valid income certificate

• Bank passbook (Bank account must be linked to the Aadhar number)

• Fee receipt number

• Enrollment number

• Aadhar card number

• Latest passport-size photo

Check the Status of the UP Scholarship for General

To check the UP Scholarship application status for the general category, follow these steps:

1. Log in: Visit the official UP Scholarship website and log in to the account.

2. Navigate to Status: Locate and click on the "Status" option in the top menu bar.

3. Select Year: Choose the appropriate year for which the candidate applied for the UP scholarship for the general category.

4. Enter Details: Enter the registration number, date of birth, and the captcha code displayed on the screen.

5. Search: Click on the "Search" button.

6. View Results: The system will verify your registration number and display the current status of the UP scholarship application for the general category.

UP General Category Post-Matric Scholarship Allowance