UP 12th Pass Out Scholarship 2026

The UP 12th Pass Out Scholarship 2026 is a government-funded financial assistance scheme launched by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department. This scholarship is specially designed for students who have passed Class 12 and wish to continue their higher education such as graduation, diploma, ITI, nursing, pharmacy, engineering, or other professional courses.

Every year, lakhs of students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General category (EWS) apply for the UP Scholarship to reduce their financial burden and continue their studies without interruption.

Who Can Apply for UP 12th Pass Scholarship 2026?

Students who have successfully passed their Class 12 examination from a recognized board and are enrolled in a higher education course in Uttar Pradesh or other approved states can apply under the Post Matric Scholarship category.

UP Scholarship 2026 – Major Schemes for 12th Pass Students

Scholarship Scheme	Category
Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST	Scheduled Caste / Scheduled Tribe
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC	Other Backward Class
Post Matric Scholarship for General Category	Economically Weaker Section (EWS)
Minority Scholarship (Post Matric)	Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi

Eligibility Criteria for UP 12th Pass Scholarship 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidate must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board.
Student must be enrolled in Graduation, Diploma, ITI, or Professional course.

Domicile Requirement

Applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.

Annual Family Income Limit

Category	Maximum Income Limit
SC / ST	₹2,50,000 per year
OBC	₹2,00,000 per year
General (EWS)	₹2,00,000 per year
Minority	₹2,00,000 per year

UP 12th Pass Scholarship Amount 2026

The scholarship amount depends on the course type and category of the student.

Course Type	Scholarship Amount (Approx.)
General Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom)	₹6,000 – ₹10,000 per year
Professional Courses (BTech, BPharma, Nursing)	₹15,000 – ₹30,000 per year
Hostel Students	Higher amount applicable

Note: The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

UP Scholarship 2026 Application Process (Step-by-Step)

Visit the official UP Scholarship portal.
Click on New Registration.
Select Post Matric Scholarship (12th Pass).
Fill personal, academic, and income details.
Upload required documents.
Submit the application form.
Take a printout for future reference.

Required Documents for UP 12th Pass Scholarship 2026

Class 10 & 12 Marksheet
Aadhaar Card
Income Certificate
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Domicile Certificate
Bank Passbook
Latest Passport Size Photograph
College Admission Receipt

UP Scholarship Renewal for 12th Pass Students

Students who have already received scholarship in previous year must apply under Renewal Section. Renewal applicants must ensure they have passed the previous academic year.

Important Dates (Expected)

Event	Expected Date
Online Registration Start	July 2026
Last Date to Apply	October 2026
Document Verification	November 2026
Scholarship Payment	December 2026 – January 2027

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. Can 12th pass students apply for UP Scholarship 2026?

Yes, all eligible 12th pass students enrolled in higher education courses can apply.

Q2. Is Aadhaar mandatory?

Yes, Aadhaar is mandatory for DBT payment.

Q3. Can students studying outside UP apply?

Yes, if the institute is recognized and approved.

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