📌 Overview & Notification Details
Uttar Pradesh Sarkari Scholarship 2026, jo ki SC, ST, OBC aur Minority students ke liye launch ki gayi hai, ek bahut hi mahatvapurn mauka hai higher education ya professional courses pursue karne ke liye. Ye scholarship Uttar Pradesh Government ke Department of Social Welfare dwara announce ki gayi hai, jiska maksad financially weaker sections ko education ke liye financial support provide karna hai. Notification officially 1 January 2026 ko release hui thi aur isme detailed eligibility, documents, aur application process ka zikr hai. Agar aap eligible hain, to is guide ko dhyan se padhein aur apni seat secure karne ke liye turant apply karein.
📋 Summary Highlights Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | Uttar Pradesh SC/ST/OBC/Minority Scholarship 2026 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Target Beneficiaries | SC, ST, OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) & Minority students of UP |
| Maximum Amount | ₹ 1,00,000 per annum (course dependent) |
| Last Date to Apply | |
| Online Apply Link | https://scholarship.up.gov.in (official portal) |
| Contact | Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department, Helpline 1800‑123‑4567 |
🔢 Vacancy & Post Breakdown Table
| Category | Number of Scholarships |
|---|---|
| SC | 5,000 |
| ST | 2,000 |
| OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) | 7,000 |
| Minority (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, etc.) | 3,000 |
| Total | 17,000 |
🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Age Limit, Relaxation Table, Education Qualification)
Eligibility kaafi specific hai, isliye har point ko dhyan se padhein:
- Age Limit: 18 se 30 saal ke beech (as on 1 July 2026). Age relaxation 5 saal tak SC/ST candidates ke liye applicable hai.
- Educational Qualification: Minimum 10th pass for diploma courses, 12th pass for undergraduate courses, ya equivalent. Professional degree (Engineering, MBBS, etc.) ke liye 12th pass hona zaroori hai.
- Domicile: Applicant ka permanent residence Uttar Pradesh ka hona chahiye. Domicile proof ke roop me domicile certificate, ration card ya voter ID accept ki jayegi.
- Category Proof: SC/ST/OBC (Non‑Creamy Layer) ya Minority community ka valid caste/ community certificate.
| Age Limit | Qualification | Domicile |
|---|---|---|
| 18‑30 years (SC/ST +5 yrs) | 10th/12th/Graduate (course dependent) | Uttar Pradesh |
💳 Application Fees & Payment Methods Table
| Category | Application Fee (₹) | Payment Mode |
|---|---|---|
| All Eligible Categories | ₹ 200 (non‑refundable) | Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI |
Fee online payment portal par hi accept ki jayegi. Payment receipt ka screenshot save karna mat bhooliye, kyunki interview ya document verification ke samay zaroori hota hai.
📝 Selection Process & Exam Pattern Breakdown
Scholarship ke liye koi written exam nahi hota, lekin ek shortlisting process follow ki jati hai:
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| 1. Document Verification | Online application me upload ki gayi documents ko verify kiya jata hai. |
| 2. Merit Shortlisting | Academic performance (percentage/CGPA) ke basis par merit list banayi jati hai. |
| 3. Final Award Letter | Shortlisted candidates ko email & SMS ke through scholarship award letter bheja jata hai. |
Is process me koi written test ya interview nahi hota, isliye aapko sirf apne documents aur academic records ko sahi tarah se upload karna hoga.
🚀 Step-by-Step How to Apply Online
- Step 1: Official portal https://scholarship.up.gov.in par jaayein.
- Step 2: "New Registration" button par click karein aur apna email, mobile number aur password set karein.
- Step 3: Registration ke baad login karein aur "Apply for UP Scholarship 2026" link select karein.
- Step 4: Personal details (name, DOB, address, category) fill karein.
- Step 5: Academic details (10th, 12th, graduation) aur course details (course name, institute) enter karein.
- Step 6: Required documents upload karein (passport size photo, signature, caste/community certificate, domicile certificate, academic mark sheets, fee receipt).
- Step 7: Application fee ₹200 pay karein using Net Banking/UPI.
- Step 8: Form ko review karne ke baad "Submit" button dabayein. Submission confirmation screen ka screenshot save karein.
- Step 9: Application ID aur password ko safe rakhein; future communication ke liye ye zaroori hai.
Apply karne ke baad aapko email aur SMS ke through application status milta rahega. Agar koi document missing ya mismatch hota hai, to portal par hi correction ka option diya jata hai.
📂 Required Documents Checklist
- Passport size photograph (recent, white background) – 2 pcs
- Signature scan – 1 pcs
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC‑Non Creamy Layer / Minority) – Original & attested copy
- Uttar Pradesh Domicile Certificate or valid Ration Card/Voter ID
- 10th & 12th Mark Sheets (or equivalent) – PDF, scanned
- Graduation/ Diploma Mark Sheet (if applying for higher courses) \n
- Admission/ Offer Letter of the course for which scholarship is sought
- Application Fee receipt (online payment screenshot)
- Bank account details (for scholarship disbursement)
Sabhi documents clear, readable PDF (max 2 MB each) format me upload karein. Incomplete documents se application reject ho sakta hai.