UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
🏛️ Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh•📍 Uttar Pradesh
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About the Program
The UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship is a flagship scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh providing monthly stipends from ₹50 to ₹250 per month to students pursuing Sanskrit from Class 6 (Prathama) up to Acharya/Post-Graduation.
Benefits & Financial Support
Monthly scholarship stipend ranging from ₹50-₹75/month for Prathama (Classes 6-8), ₹100/month for Purva Madhyama (Classes 9-10), ₹200/month for Uttar Madhyama (Classes 11-12), and ₹200-₹250/month for Higher Education.
Inclusions
Direct cash assistance ranging from ₹600 to ₹3,000 per year paid directly via Aadhaar-seeded Bank Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to reduce dropout rates in Sanskrit traditional education.
Important Note
Must be studying in a recognized UP Sanskrit institution with minimum 75% attendance.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
Direct Answer: To qualify for UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education), applicants must be enrolled in Class 6-8, Class 9-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG) (General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS). Family annual income must be within scheme parameters.
Educational Qualification
Class 6-8, Class 9-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG)
Must be enrolled in Sanskrit, Prathama, Purva Madhyama, Uttar Madhyama, Shastri, Acharya. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Selection is merit and attendance-based for all enrolled Sanskrit students in recognized UP institutions, following income-cap removal by the State Government.
Renewal Policy
Renewable every academic year subject to maintaining 75% attendance and passing the annual examination.
How to Apply Online
Direct Answer: Applications for UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education) must be submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned mandatory certificates, and submit before the closing date.
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Register on the official UP Scholarship Portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) under the Sanskrit Education stream.
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Enter student details, Aadhaar number, and enrollment number from the recognized Sanskrit school/college.
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Upload academic mark sheet, attendance proof, and Aadhaar bank details.
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Submit online and print hard copy of submitted form.
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Submit physical printout with original seal to the institution Principal and DIoS for online verification.
Mandatory Documents Checklist
Direct Answer: Key documents required for application include Aadhaar Card of student, Bonafide Student Certificate / Admission Receipt from Sanskrit institution, Previous year academic mark sheet (min 50% marks), Attendance Certificate (min 75% attendance). Scans must be in PDF/JPEG format (under 200 KB).
Official Last Date & Timelines
Direct Answer: The official deadline for UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education) is 30 November 2026. Submit your application early to avoid last-minute portal server load.
Application Deadline
30 November 2026
Annual application window usually runs alongside UP Scholarship state portal timeline between August and November.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is there any family income limit for the UP Sanskrit Scholarship?▼
No, the UP State Government has abolished the family income ceiling (earlier ₹50,000) for this scheme to cover all students studying in Sanskrit institutions.
Q. What is the minimum attendance required to receive this scholarship?▼
Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in their enrolled Sanskrit school or college.
Q. How is the scholarship amount disbursed?▼
The scholarship amount is directly credited to the student bank account linked with Aadhaar via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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