UP Post-Matric Scholarship (Outside State) (General/SC/ST) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-cum-income criteria. The family income must be under ₹2 Lakhs for General and ₹2.5 Lakhs for SC/ST students studying in other states.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.