The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students in Uttar Pradesh is a key initiative by the Department of Backward Classes Welfare, aiming to uplift the educational status of students belonging to the Other Backward Classes (OBC). Operated in fully online mode, this scholarship supports OBC students enrolled in government, aided, or recognized educational institutions after Class 10, helping them pursue diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional education.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Scheme Name: Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students – Uttar Pradesh
• State: Uttar Pradesh
• Launched By: Department of Backward Classes Welfare
• Target Group: OBC students studying in post-matric classes
• Application Mode: Online
• Academic Year: 2025–26
• Official Website: scholarship.up.gov.in
Benefits
Scholarship amount is categorized into 4 Course Groups:
| Group | Course Level | Day Scholar (₹/month) | Hosteller (₹/month) |
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| Group 1 | Professional degrees like M.Tech, MBA, PhD, CA, LLM, CPL, Design, etc. | ₹550 | ₹1200 |
| Group 2 | PG degrees not in Group 1: MA, M.Sc., M.Com, B.Ed, Nursing, Pharmacy, Hotel Management, etc. | ₹530 | ₹820 |
| Group 3 | General UG courses like BA, B.Sc., B.Com, BTC | ₹300 | ₹570 |
| Group 4 | ITI, Polytechnic, Diploma after High School | ₹230 | ₹380 |
Eligibility Criteria
• Must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh
• Must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) category
• Must be enrolled in a government-aided or recognized educational institution in UP
• Family annual income should not exceed ₹2,00,000/-
• Students must be pursuing post-matric education (i.e., after Class 10)
Application Process (Online)
Step-by-Step Guide
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Visit the official portal: https://scholarship.up.gov.in
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Under the Student section, click on Registration
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Select Post-Matric (OBC) – Fresh
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Fill out the registration form with personal and academic details
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Note the Registration Number displayed on the screen
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Go back to the homepage and click on Fresh Login
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Log in using the Registration Number, Mobile Number, and Password
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Complete your profile, update your bank details, and upload the required documents
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Download the application form
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Submit the printout with enclosures to your institution for verification
Documents Required
• Residential Proof (Aadhaar Card, Ration Card, Voter ID, etc.)
• Caste Certificate (Issued by a competent authority)
• Income Certificate
• Student ID Card (Issued by an educational institute)
• Marksheet of the previous qualifying exam
• Current year’s Fee Receipt / Admission Letter
• Bank Passbook Copy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is a Post-matric scholarship?
The UP scholarship program was started by the state of Uttar Pradesh to increase literacy rates and generate a skilled youth force to boost social and economic growth. - What are the benefits?
Course group-wise determined rates for the scholarship. - How Mais nu course group created?
TA total 4-course groups are created. - Which course comes under group 1, and what are the benefits
Courses: Degree and Master’s Degree Courses, M. Fil.-Ph.D., Courses of all medical therapies, Technology, Engineering, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion Technology, Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Allied Sciences, Business Finance, Management Administration, Computer Science, etc, C.P.L. Courses, Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Management, C.A., I.C.W.A., C.S., I.C.F.A., LL.M., D. Lit, D.S.C., etc.
Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 1,200/month) and Day scholar Rates (Rs. 550/month) - Which Course Comes Under Group 2, and What Are The Benefits?
Courses: Graduate/Post Graduate level Degree Diploma, certificate course like Pharmac, Nursing, LL.B., B.F.S., Para-Medical like rehabilitation, Diagnosis etc, Mass-Communication, Hotel Management, Interior Decoration, Nutrition and Dietetics, Commercial Art, Tourism Hospitality, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation etc.), in which minimum qualification is Intermediate or equivalent and postgraduate courses which are not included in Group-1 like M.A./M.Sc./M. Com./M. Ed./M. Pharma/B. Ed. Etc.
Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 820/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 530/Month) - Which Course Comes Under Group 3, And What Are The Benefits?
Courses: All non-degree level courses, where-in the minimum entrance qualification is High School, like I.T.I. and three-years diploma courses (Polytechnic) etc.
Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 380/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 230/Month) - Which Course Comes Under Group 4, And What Are The Benefits?
Courses: All non-degree level courses, where-in the minimum entrance qualification is High School, like I.T.I. and three-years diploma courses (Polytechnic) etc.
Benefits: Hostel Rates (Rs. 380/Month) And Day Scholar Rates (Rs. 230/Month) - What are the eligibility criteria?
1. Native and under study in Uttar Pradesh.
2. The annual income of the parents/guardians of the student is up to Rs. 2 Lakh.
3. Students from Other Backwards Classes study in all government-aided and recognized state educational institutes (subject to budget availability). - What is the application process?
1. Students have to visit the official website.
2. Complete the registration process.
3. Application form.
4. Submit. - What is the official portal to apply online?
Https://scholarship.up.gov.in/