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Important Uttar Pradesh Routes
3 routes in this section
School Scholarships
4 routes in this section
College & Higher Education
5 routes in this section
Private & CSR Scholarships
7 routes in this section
Adult Learning & Skills
4 routes in this section
Documents to Keep Ready
Application preparation checklist
UTTAR PRADESH FIRST
Important Uttar Pradesh Routes
Start with the principal state routes used by students and families in Uttar Pradesh.
UP Scholarship Portal
Who it suits: UP students applying for pre-matric or post-matric support.
Support: State scholarship applications, status and renewal routes.
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Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala
Who it suits: Eligible girls resident in Uttar Pradesh; income and family rules apply.
Support: Stage-wise assistance from birth through education.
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Mukhyamantri Abhyudaya Yojana
Who it suits: UP learners preparing for eligible competitive examinations.
Support: Free coaching and guidance under current registration cycles.
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CLASSES 6–12
School Scholarships
National and school-stage support routes, including schemes for eligible Class 8–12 students.
NMMSS
Who it suits: Eligible government, aided or local-body school students selected in Class 8.
Support: ₹12,000 per year for Classes 9–12 under current scheme rules.
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PM YASASVI — Pre-Matric
Who it suits: Eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students in Classes 9–10.
Support: Annual academic allowance under current government norms.
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PM YASASVI — Top Class Schools
Who it suits: Eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students admitted to shortlisted schools.
Support: Tuition, hostel and academic-cost assistance subject to scheme limits.
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Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Who it suits: Eligible SC students in Classes 9–10.
Support: Monthly assistance and book allowance under current rules.
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AFTER CLASS 12
College & Higher Education
Scholarships for eligible undergraduate, postgraduate, technical and basic-science students.
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Who it suits: Eligible SC students from Class 11 through higher education.
Support: Eligible fees plus maintenance allowance based on course group.
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PM YASASVI — Post-Matric
Who it suits: Eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students from Class 11 through postgraduate study.
Support: Academic allowance based on the current course group.
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PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship
Who it suits: Eligible regular-degree students above the required Class 12 percentile.
Support: Annual undergraduate and postgraduate support under current norms.
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INSPIRE Scholarship
Who it suits: High-performing students aged 17–22 in eligible basic-science degrees.
Support: Scholarship and research support under INSPIRE-SHE rules.
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AICTE Pragati Scholarship
Who it suits: Eligible girls studying an approved technical diploma or degree.
Support: ₹50,000 per year under current scheme norms.
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FOUNDATION & CSR ROUTES
Private & CSR Scholarships
Independent scholarship programmes whose current rules and dates must be checked with each provider.
HDFC Bank Parivartan ECSS
Who it suits: Eligible students from school through postgraduate study.
Support: Course-level support under the current ECSS cycle.
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SBI Foundation Asha Scholarship
Who it suits: Eligible school and higher-education students from lower-income families.
Support: Support varies by study level and scholarship track.
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Azim Premji Scholarship
Who it suits: Eligible girl students entering a regular undergraduate degree or diploma.
Support: ₹30,000 per year under the published 2026–27 conditions.
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Reliance Foundation Undergraduate
Who it suits: Eligible first-year undergraduate students meeting current selection rules.
Support: Up to ₹2 lakh over the degree under current programme rules.
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Sitaram Jindal Foundation
Who it suits: Eligible students from Class 11 through postgraduate, ITI and diploma study.
Support: Monthly support varies by course and circumstances.
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Vidyadhan Scholarship
Who it suits: High-performing students after Class 10 from lower-income families.
Support: Support through Classes 11–12 and, for selected students, college.
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VIT STARS — Rural Students Scheme
Who it suits: High-performing rural students selected through VIT’s state route.
Support: Academic and fee support under current VIT STARS rules.
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SKILLS & SECOND-CHANCE LEARNING
Adult Learning & Skills
Training, literacy and flexible-learning routes for young people and adult learners.
Skill India / PMKVY
Who it suits: Youth and adults seeking job-linked skills.
Support: Government-supported training and certification.
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ULLAS
Who it suits: Adults aged 15+ who missed foundational schooling.
Support: Literacy, numeracy and life-skills learning.
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NIOS
Who it suits: Dropouts and working learners completing Classes 10 or 12.
Support: Flexible, recognised open-school qualifications.
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DDU-GKY
Who it suits: Eligible rural youth seeking placement-linked training.
Support: Free training with placement support.
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PREPARE BEFORE APPLYING
Documents to Keep Ready
Common records worth preparing early. The official notice for each programme remains definitive.
Identity
Who it suits: Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
Support: Make sure names and dates match school records.
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Bank Account
Who it suits: A student bank account seeded with Aadhaar.
Support: DBT payments can fail when seeding is incomplete.
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Certificates
Who it suits: Income, category/caste and domicile certificates as applicable.
Support: Use current documents issued by the competent authority.
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Study Records
Who it suits: Previous marksheet, bonafide/admission proof and fee receipt.
Support: Keep clear scans plus a passport photo and active email.
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Verify Every Detail Before You Apply
Eligibility, benefits, document rules, dates and availability can change. Read the latest notice on the official programme website before applying. NeelGyan is an independent education initiative and does not guarantee eligibility, selection or payment.