UP Post Matric Scholarship — scholarship.up.gov.in

What is UP Post Matric Scholarship?

The Uttar Pradesh Post Matric Scholarship (also called Dashamottar Chatravriti Yojana) is a state government scholarship for students of Class 11, Class 12, graduation, post-graduation, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, and professional courses (MBBS, LLB, B.Tech, MBA etc.) who belong to SC, ST, OBC, General/EWS, or Minority categories with weak financial backgrounds.

The scholarship covers tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other academic expenses. It is one of the most searched government schemes in Uttar Pradesh, with lakh of students applying each academic year.

Who is Eligible?

Other conditions:

• Must be a domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Must be enrolled in a recognised institution in UP (or outside UP for courses not available in UP)
• Must not be receiving any other scholarship simultaneously
• Minimum attendance as required by the institution

What Does the Scholarship Cover?

• Tuition fees — paid directly to the institution
• Maintenance allowance (living expenses) — paid to the student's bank account:
  • Hostellers: ₹1,200–₹1,500/month (varies by course level)
  • Day scholars: ₹550–₹750/month
• Other allowances — books, stationery for some categories

How to Apply Online — Step by Step

New Students (Fresh Application)

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in
2. Click on "Student" → "Registration"
3. Select your category: General, SC, ST, OBC, or Minority
4. Select scholarship type: Post Matric (for Class 11 and above)
5. Fill in personal details: name, date of birth, Aadhaar, mobile, email
6. Create a password and note your registration number
7. Log in and fill the full application:
   • Course details (institution, course name, roll number)
   • Family income details
   • Bank account details (your own account — Aadhaar-linked preferred)
8. Upload documents (see list below)
9. Submit and print the application form
10. Submit the printed application form to your institution — the institution verifies and forwards it to the district welfare office

Renewal Students (Already Got Scholarship Last Year)

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in → "Student" → "Renewal Application"
2. Log in with your previous registration number and password
3. Update current course year, marks of previous year, bank account
4. Upload required documents
5. Submit and get it forwarded by your institution

Documents Required

1. Aadhaar card
2. Recent passport-size photograph
3. Mark sheet of last qualifying exam (Class 10 for Class 11 applicants; previous year marksheet for others)
4. Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC — issued by UP revenue department)
5. Income certificate (issued by Tehsildar/SDM — not older than 3 years for OBC/General)
6. Domicile certificate (UP residence proof)
7. Bank passbook (account in your name)
8. Current year fee receipt from institution
9. Enrollment/bonafide certificate from institution

For minority students: Additional document — any minority community proof (community certificate or self-declaration)

Application Schedule (Typical — Check Portal for Exact Dates)

Note: Exact dates change every year. Always check scholarship.up.gov.in for current year's schedule.

How to Check UP Scholarship Status

1. Go to scholarship.up.gov.in
2. Click "Status" → "Application Status (Post Matric)"
3. Select your registration year
4. Enter your application number / registration number
5. View current status: Submitted → Institution verified → District verified → Payment released

Check payment status via PFMS:

1. Go to pfms.nic.in
2. Click "Know Your Payment"
3. Enter bank account number + bank name
4. Check if scholarship amount was credited

Common Problems and Solutions

Application submitted but institution not verifying

→ Visit your college's scholarship nodal officer and remind them. Institutions have a deadline — if they miss it, your application gets rejected for that year.

Bank account details mismatch / payment not received

→ Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to the bank account you entered. Account name must match your Aadhaar name exactly. Any mismatch causes payment failure.

Caste certificate not accepted / rejected

→ The caste certificate must be issued by the UP revenue department (Tehsildar / SDM). Certificates from other states or gram pradhans are NOT accepted.

Income certificate format issues

→ Income certificate must be on revenue department letterhead with Tehsildar/SDM signature, not older than 3 financial years for OBC/EWS categories.

"Student already registered" error

→ Your registration is already in the system from a previous year. Use "Renewal Application" instead of fresh registration.

Application is incomplete / corrections needed

→ Log back in before the last date and correct the information. Once submitted to institution, contact them to send it back for correction.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I apply for UP scholarship if I study outside UP?

Yes — students from UP studying in institutions outside UP can apply if the course is not available in UP. Select "Outside UP" while filling the institution details.

Is there an income limit for SC/ST students?

For most post-matric courses, SC/ST students have no income limit. However, for some central government top-up scholarships, limits may apply. Check the portal.

I am in a private college. Am I eligible?

Yes — students in private recognized colleges are eligible if they meet the income/category criteria. Your college must be registered on the UP scholarship portal.

Can I apply for UP scholarship and NSP (National Scholarship Portal) scholarship at the same time?

No — you can receive only one post-matric scholarship at a time. Applying on both portals and receiving both is not allowed.

When does the scholarship amount get credited?

Typically between January and March of the academic year. However, it depends on when your institution forwarded and the district office approved your application.

What is the maintenance allowance amount?

It varies by course level and hosteller/day scholar status. Roughly: Class 11-12 day scholar ₹550–600/month; graduation hosteller ₹1,000–1,200/month; professional course hosteller ₹1,400–1,500/month.

Official Links

• Apply online: scholarship.up.gov.in
• Payment status: pfms.nic.in
• District welfare offices: Contact your district Social Welfare / Minority Welfare / OBC Welfare office
• Helpline: 18001805131 (toll-free)