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UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)

Q: Is this scheme available for OBC/Minority students?

This specific Outside State scheme is primarily administered by the Social Welfare Department for General, SC, and ST students. OBC and Minority students studying outside UP should check if their specific department has extended coverage or apply under the National Scholarship Portal.

Q: What is the family income limit?

The annual family income must not exceed ₹2,0,0,000 (2 Lakhs) for General and ₹2,50,000 (2.5 Lakhs) for SC/ST category students.

Q: Does this cover private institutions outside UP?

It covers recognized government universities and institutions (like IITs, NITs, IIMs, Central Universities) and select accredited private institutions. The fee reimbursement is capped at UP government approved rates.

Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh

Annual Award₹50k+

Deadline30 Nov

Scheme Name	UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST)
Provided By	Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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About the Program

The UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) supports students from Uttar Pradesh who have secured admission in recognized higher education institutions located outside Uttar Pradesh.

Benefits & Financial Support

₹50k+

Tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowance up to ₹50,000 per year for UP residents studying in recognized institutions outside the state.

Reimbursement of tuition fees and monthly maintenance allowances to support UP domicile students who are studying in premier or recognized higher education institutions in other Indian states.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education Level	Graduation (UG), Post-Graduation (PG), PhD & Research
Course / Stream	BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom, BTech, MTech, MBA, MCA, BBA, BCA, PhD
Minimum Marks	50%
Income Limit	Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / Caste	General, SC, ST
Domicile State	Uttar Pradesh

Mandatory Documents Checklist

✓Aadhaar Card
✓Passport size photograph
✓Caste Certificate
✓Income Certificate
✓Domicile Certificate
✓Class 12/Graduation Marksheet
✓Outside State college fee receipt
✓College fee structure verified by registrar
✓Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar linked)

Selection Process

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Merit-cum-income criteria
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The family income must be under ₹2 Lakhs for General and ₹2.5 Lakhs for SC/ST students studying in other states.

Renewal Policy

Must apply for renewal online every year by uploading previous semester/year marksheets and college registration certificates.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

1
Register under the "Outside State" category on the UP Scholarship portal.
2
Complete the OTR process using Aadhaar OTP.
3
Login, select the "Outside State" scheme, enter college name, state, university details, and fee structure.
4
Upload the college fee schedule signed by the college head, Domicile certificate, income, and caste certificates.
5
Submit online, print the hard copy, and send it to your college for their validation on the portal.

Common Questions (FAQs)

Is this scheme available for OBC/Minority students?

This specific Outside State scheme is primarily administered by the Social Welfare Department for General, SC, and ST students. OBC and Minority students studying outside UP should check if their specific department has extended coverage or apply under the National Scholarship Portal.

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