UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
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Applications open in August and close by December.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
FAQs for 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.