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UP Extends Sanskrit Education Scholarship Coverage: Monthly Grants for Class 6 to Higher Education

Updated 2026-07-26By IndiaScholarships Editorial Team

Quick Update Summary

  • Uttar Pradesh Government expands Sanskrit Education Scholarship for students from Class 6 to Shastri/Acharya levels.
  • The previous annual family income limit of ₹50,000 has been completely removed to benefit all enrolled Sanskrit students.
  • Monthly stipends range from ₹50 to ₹250 per month, transferred directly to student bank accounts via DBT.

The Government of Uttar Pradesh has announced a major expansion of its Sanskrit Education Scholarship scheme to support students studying in traditional Sanskrit schools, Gurukuls, and degree institutions across the state.

Key Policy Changes & Income Ceiling Removal

Under the revised guidelines, the UP State Government has completely abolished the previous family income cap of ₹50,000 per annum. This reform ensures that all enrolled Sanskrit students meeting the attendance threshold can receive financial support without income restrictions.

Scholarship Amounts & Student Coverage

The scheme covers students across multiple educational stages:

* Prathama (Classes 6–7): ₹50 per month * Prathama (Class 8): ₹75 per month * Purva Madhyama (Classes 9–10): ₹100 per month * Uttar Madhyama (Classes 11–12): ₹200 per month * Shastri & Acharya (UG & PG): ₹200 to ₹250 per month

For full eligibility rules and document details, check the UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship guide.

Eligibility & Attendance Norms

To receive the monthly stipend, students must be enrolled in recognized Sanskrit institutions in Uttar Pradesh, maintain at least 75% attendance, and secure minimum 50% passing marks in their previous annual examinations. Payments are processed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) linked to Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts.

Application Information

Applications are submitted online via the official Uttar Pradesh state portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) during the state scholarship window. Students must submit hard copies of their online application to their school principal and District Inspector of Schools (DIoS) for institutional verification.

For complete state scheme options, visit our Uttar Pradesh State Scholarships Portal.

Featured Scholarships Mentioned in This Update

Uttar Pradesh

UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)

3,000/year

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Uttar Pradesh

UP Pre-Matric Scholarship (General/SC/ST)

3,500/year

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UP Post-Matric Intermediate Scholarship (General/SC/ST)

15,000/year

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