UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, Benefits
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UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, Benefits

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 25 Jun 2025, 10:08 AM IST

The Uttar Pradesh (UP) post-matric scholarship (other than Class 11-12) for OBC application will be opened in July 2025. The last to apply for the scholarship in November 2025. The UP scholarship application form for classes 9 to 12 OBC students will be available in July 2025. Last year, the application dates were from July 20 to October 20, 2024. Students can apply for the UP scholarship online through their official website, scholarship.up.gov.in. Also, students can follow the official website for more latest updates.

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  1. UP Scholarship for OBC Overview
  2. Type of UP Scholarship for OBC Students
  3. How to Apply for the UP Scholarship for OBC Students?
UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26: Eligibility, Application Process, Benefits
UP Scholarship for OBC Students 2025-26

The UP Scholarship for OBC (excluding Minority Backward Classes) offers the scholarship scheme to students under the pre-matric (Classes 9-10), post-matric (classes 11-12), and post-matric (except classes 11-12) scholarships. The government offers UP scholarships for students who need financial assistance. Students can scroll through this article to learn more about the UP Scholarship for OBC.

UP Scholarship for OBC Overview

OBC students who applied for the UP Scholarship must stay updated with the upcoming dates and events. Staying updated will help them keep track of UP Scholarship status.

UP Scholarship Name

Dates

Pre-matric (Class 9-10) and Post-matric (Class 11-12) scholarship for OBC application date

July to October 2025

Post-matric scholarship (other than Class 11-12) for OBC application date

July to November 2025

OBC scholarship transfer for pre-matric and post-matric students

December 2025

OBC scholarship transfer for other than inter-students

January 2026

UP Scholarship for OBC Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Previous Year Important Dates

Particulars

Dates

Completion of the application process by the educational institute

July 15 to August 20, 2024

Verification of fees by district school inspector

July 16 to August 27, 2024

Online application process by students (classes 9-12)

July 20 to October 20, 2024

November 20, 2024 (Extension)

Online verification by school

July 25 to October 27, 2024

Scrutiny by state NIC

October 28 to November 8, 2024

Correction of error application at the student level after scrutiny

November 5 to November 11, 2024

Re-scrutiny of revised application

November 11 to November 18, 2024

Correction by District Scholarship Approval Committee

November 6 to December 5, 2024

Demand creation from state NIC level

December 6 to December 13, 2024

Scholarship transfer

By December 19, 2024

Type of UP Scholarship for OBC Students

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a variety of scholarships for students from UP. The UP Scholarship to OBC students are offered depending on their academic level. Check out the list of UP Scholarships for OBC students available below:

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class 9-10

  • Post-Matric Scholarship for Class 11-12

  • Post-Matric Scholarship (Classes other than 11-12)

How to Apply for the UP Scholarship for OBC Students?

UP OBC students can apply for the scholarship online through the official website. Below, we have provided a step-by-step guide to make it easier for them.

  • Visit the official website, scholarship.up.gov.in.

  • Fill out the online registration form and submit it.

  • Log in to the UP Scholarship 2025-26 using the required credentials.

  • Fill out the application form and enter the required information such as education details, personal details etc.

  • Upload the candidate’s passport-size photograph.

  • Print the application form and submit it at the respective school/institute.

Documents Required for UP Scholarship 2025-26

Students must upload the required documents accurately. Incorrect information in the application form will lead to rejection. We have provided the list of documents required for the UP scholarship application form 2025-26 below.

  • Passport-size photograph

  • Marksheet/Certificate of the qualifying examination

  • Income certificate

  • Caste certificate

  • Receipt of the fee submitted at school

  • Bank passbook

  • Current board/university registration number

  • Domicile certificate

  • Aadhaar card

UP Scholarship Contact Details

Help Line Toll-Free Number- 18001805131 (Backward Class Welfare) and 18001805229 (Minority Welfare).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Where can I apply for the UP OBC scholarship 2025-26?
A:

Students can apply for the scholarship online through the official website, scholarship.up.gov.in.

Q: When can students apply for the UP OBC scholarship?
A:

For pre-matric and post-matric, the application will be opened from July to October 2025. While the application form for post-matric other than inter students will be open in November 2025.

Q: What if I made an error in my UP Scholarship application form?
A:

In case of an error, students can contact the scholarship Nodal Officer of the respective school/institute. They will temporarily reject the application, which will allow the student to re-submit the scholarship application form after making corrections.