UP Scholarship 2026 — Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and State Schemes
UP scholarship 2026: pre-matric and post-matric (Dashmottar) schemes on scholarship.up.gov.in — income limits by category, documents and how to apply.
UP students apply for the state's pre-matric (Class 9–10) and post-matric/Dashmottar (Class 11 onwards) scholarships on one portal, scholarship.up.gov.in, with a family income limit of ₹2 lakh (General, OBC, minority) or ₹2.5 lakh (SC, ST). Here are the schemes and how to apply.
UP scholarship schemes
| Scheme | Who it is for | Income limit |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Scholarship | Class 9–10 students (General, OBC, SC, ST, minority) | ₹2 lakh (General/OBC/minority), ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST) |
| Post-Matric / Dashmottar Scholarship | Class 11, 12, UG, PG and professional courses, including UP students studying in other states under the "other state" category | ₹2 lakh (General/OBC/minority), ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST) |
| Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana | Girls, from birth to admission to graduation | As per scheme rules (mksy.up.gov.in) — ₹25,000 in six instalments |
| Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana | Students preparing for JEE, NEET, civil services and other exams | Free coaching — see free government coaching |
How to Apply
- Visit scholarship.up.gov.in
- Register under the Student section for your category and scheme (pre-matric or post-matric)
- Fill personal, educational, and bank details
- Upload photo, marksheet, income/caste certificates
- Submit and get school/college verification
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What is the UP Scholarship Portal?
scholarship.up.gov.in (the Saksham portal) is the official portal for UP's pre-matric (Class 9–10) and post-matric/Dashmottar (Class 11 onwards) scholarships for General, OBC, SC, ST and minority students.
What is the income limit for UP scholarships?
Family income up to ₹2 lakh a year for General, OBC and minority students, and up to ₹2.5 lakh for SC and ST students. Check the current year's notice on the portal.
When do UP scholarships open?
The portal usually opens mid-year, with separate schedules for pre-matric and post-matric. Check the timetable published on scholarship.up.gov.in each year.