UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education)
Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh · Uttar Pradesh
| Scheme Name | UP Sanskrit Education Scholarship (Prathama to Higher Education) |
| Provided By | Secondary Education & Sanskrit Shiksha Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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
₹3k+
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.
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.
Note: Must be studying in a recognized UP Sanskrit institution with minimum 75% attendance.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 6-8, Class 9-10, Class 11-12, Graduation (UG), Post Graduation (PG) |
| Course / Stream | Sanskrit, Prathama, Purva Madhyama, Uttar Madhyama, Shastri, Acharya |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Domicile State | Uttar Pradesh |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓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)
- ✓Bank Passbook linked with Aadhaar
- ✓Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
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
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1
Register on the official UP Scholarship Portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) under the Sanskrit Education stream.
- 2
Enter student details, Aadhaar number, and enrollment number from the recognized Sanskrit school/college.
- 3
Upload academic mark sheet, attendance proof, and Aadhaar bank details.
- 4
Submit online and print hard copy of submitted form.
- 5
Submit physical printout with original seal to the institution Principal and DIoS for online verification.
Common Questions (FAQs)
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.
What is the minimum attendance required to receive this scholarship?
Students must maintain at least 75% attendance in their enrolled Sanskrit school or college.
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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