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Post-matric Scholarship Scheme- Uttar Pradesh

The UP scholarship program was started by the state of Uttar Pradesh to increase literacy rates and generate a skilled youth force to boost social and economic growth.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

Uttar Pradesh

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Course group-wise determined rates for scholarship | S No.GroupCourseHostel Rates (Rs/month)Day scholar Rates (Rs/month)1Group -1Degree and Master Degree Courses, M. Fil.-Ph.D., Courses of all medical therapies, Technology, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Allied Sciences, Business Finance, Management Administration, Computer Science etc, C.P.L. Courses, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Management, C.A., I.C.W.A., C.S., I.C.F.A., LL.M. , D. Lit, D.S.C. etc.1,200/-550/-2Group -2Graduate/Post Graduate level Degree Diploma, certificate course like Pharmacy , Nursing, LL.B., B.F.S., Para-Medical like rehabilitation, Diagnosis etc, Mass-Communication, Hotel Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Tourism Hospitality, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation etc.), in which minimum qualification is Intermediate or equivalent and post graduate courses which are not included in Group-1 like M.A./M.Sc./M. Com./M. Ed./M. Pharma/B. Ed. Etc. 820/-530/-3Group-3All graduate level courses which are not included in Group-I and II, like B.A., B. Sc. and B. Com./B.T.C etc. 570/-300/-4Group -4All non-degree level courses, where-in the minimum entrance qualification is High School, like I.T.I. and three year’s diploma courses (Polytechnic) etc. 380/-230/-

Who can apply

Native and under study in Uttar Pradesh.; The annual income of parents/guardian of the student is upto Rs. 2 Lakh.; Students from Other Backwards Classes study in all government-aided and recognized state educational institutes (subject to budget availability).

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is Post-matric scholarship ?

The UP scholarship program was started by the state of Uttar Pradesh to increase literacy rates and generate a skilled youth force to boost social and economic growth.

What are the benefits ?

Course group-wise determined rates for the scholarship.

How Manu course group is created ?

Total 4-course groups are created.

Which course comes under group 1 and what are the benefits ?

Courses: Degree and Master Degree Courses, M. Fil.-Ph.D., Courses of all medical therapies, Technology, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Allied Sciences, Business Finance, Management Administration, Computer Science etc, C.P.L. Courses, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Management, C.A., I.C.W.A., C.S., I.C.F.A., LL.M. , D. Lit, D.S.C. etc. | Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 1,200/month) and Day scholar Rates (Rs. 550/month)

Which Course Comes Under Group 2 And What Are The Benefits ?

Courses: Graduate/Post Graduate level Degree Diploma, certificate course like Pharmacy , Nursing, LL.B., B.F.S., Para-Medical like rehabilitation, Diagnosis etc, Mass-Communication, Hotel Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Tourism Hospitality, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation etc.), in which minimum qualification is Intermediate or equivalent and postgraduate courses which are not included in Group-1 like M.A./M.Sc./M. Com./M. Ed./M. Pharma/B. Ed. Etc. | Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 820/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 530/Month)

Which Course Comes Under Group 3 And What Are The Benefits ?

Courses: All graduate level courses which are not included in Group-I and II, like B.A., B. Sc. and B. Com./B.T.C etc. | Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 570/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 300/Month)

Which Course Comes Under Group 4 And What Are The Benefits ?

Courses: All non-degree level courses, where-in the minimum entrance qualification is High School, like I.T.I. and three-years diploma courses (Polytechnic) etc. | Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 380/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 230/Month)

What is the eligibility criteria ?

- Native and under study in Uttar Pradesh. | - The annual income of parents/guardian of the student is upto Rs. 2 Lakh. | - Students from Other Backwards Classes study in all government-aided and recognized state educational institutes (subject to budget availability).

What is the application process ?

- Students have to visit the official website. | - Complete the registration process. | - Application form. | - Submit.

What is official portal to apply online ?

Https://scholarship.up.gov.in/