Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Students are selected based on merit (minimum 50% marks) and means (income criteria). Selection follows the eligibility criteria specific to each scholarship category (Pre-Matric SC/ST, Post-Matric SC/ST, OBC, EBC, Disability). If eligible under multiple schemes, students receive scholarship under the scheme providing maximum benefit
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 Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship
Q.What is the minimum marks requirement for Uttarakhand State Merit Scholarship?
Students must have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination to be eligible
Q.What is the income limit for OBC category students?
Annual family income should not exceed INR 44,500 for Pre-Matric OBC and INR 1,50,000 for Post-Matric OBC students
Q.Can a student receive multiple scholarships?
No, students cannot receive multiple scholarships simultaneously. If eligible under multiple schemes, they must choose the scheme providing maximum benefit
Q.Is there an age limit for this scholarship?
Age limit is not specified in the scholarship guidelines
Q.What educational institutions are covered?
Scholarships cover recognized schools, colleges, technical institutions, medical institutions, and management institutions within Uttarakhand state