The UP Post-Matric Scholarship covers Class 11-12 (Intermediate) students and all students studying after Class 12 — the Dashmottar group: BA, BSc, BCom, MA, BTech, diplomas, ITI and other courses. It is the biggest scholarship group in Uttar Pradesh, and the one with the most variety: different courses, different institutes, fee reimbursement plus maintenance. This guide explains who is eligible, how Fresh and Renewal work for both Intermediate and Dashmottar students, and the mistakes that delay payment at this level.
Quick Answer: UP Post-Matric Scholarship
UP domicile students in Class 11-12 and post-12 courses apply on scholarship.up.gov.in: OTR first → Post-Matric Fresh Login (new admission/first year) or Renewal Login (next year of the same course) → fill the form → submit the printout to your institute → follow the status till the DBT payment lands.
The Two Post-Matric Groups
| Group | Who Is In It | Marks Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Intermediate (Class 11-12) | Students of Class 11 and 12 in schools/inter colleges | Class 10 marksheet (for Class 11); Class 11 result (for Class 12 renewal) |
| Dashmottar (After Class 12) | UG, PG, diploma, ITI, professional and technical courses after Intermediate | Last passed examination of the course (previous year/semester as applicable) |
Both groups apply on the same portal but the course and institute details differ — selecting the wrong course or institute code is a classic Dashmottar error, so choose them from the dropdowns slowly and verify before final submit.
Eligibility for Post-Matric 2026-27
- Domicile of Uttar Pradesh; studying in a recognized institution.
- Category schemes: General, OBC, SC, ST and Minority — apply in your own category.
- Family annual income within the scheme limit (commonly ₹2 lakh for General/OBC/Minority, ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST at this level — confirm in the session instructions; full details in our documents and eligibility guide).
- OTR completed — compulsory for all.
- For renewal: promoted to the next year of the same course with satisfactory progress/attendance as certified by the institute (commonly 75% attendance).
- Not availing another scholarship for the same course.
Fresh or Renewal at This Level?
- Class 11 after Class 10 → Fresh (level change from Pre-Matric).
- Class 12 after receiving in Class 11 → Renewal.
- First year of any Dashmottar course → Fresh.
- Second year onwards of the same course → Renewal.
- Changed course entirely (e.g. BA to BCom) → normally Fresh for the new course; confirm with the institute.
Full rules and edge cases are in our renewal vs fresh guide.
How to Apply: Step by Step
- Complete OTR with Aadhaar verification.
- Login through Post-Matric Fresh or Renewal as per your case (login guide if stuck).
- Fill the form: personal details as per Aadhaar, category + certificate numbers, previous exam marks, course and institute selected carefully, fee details from this session’s fee receipt.
- Enter your own Aadhaar-seeded bank account — fee and maintenance components move by DBT.
- Final submit, print, and submit the hard copy with documents to your institute within the time allowed.
- Track status through institute and district verification till sanction and payment.
What the Scholarship Covers
Post-Matric schemes generally combine a maintenance allowance for the student and reimbursement of compulsory fees as per the scheme rules for the category and course group. Exact amounts differ by category, course group and day-scholar/hosteller status, and are calculated by the system — anyone quoting you a fixed guaranteed amount in advance is guessing. What you can control is accuracy: correct fee receipt, correct course group, correct bank account. Confirm your actual credit on PFMS.
Common Problems at Post-Matric Level
- Wrong course/institute selected — fix in the correction window; after district verification it becomes very hard.
- Fee receipt of the wrong session — always this session’s receipt.
- Renewal submitted with old marks — enter the latest result.
- Attendance shortage noted by institute — renewals can be held; talk to your institute early if attendance is borderline.
- Payment failed on PFMS — almost always Aadhaar seeding/NPCI; fix with our seeding guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
I am in the first year of BA. Fresh or renewal?
Fresh. It is your first year in a new course after Intermediate, so use the Post-Matric Fresh route with your Class 12 marksheet.
Can students of private colleges apply?
Yes, if the college and course are recognized and the student meets category/income conditions. Fee reimbursement follows the scheme’s rules for that course.
I study outside UP but my domicile is UP. Am I eligible?
UP-domicile students studying in recognized institutions outside the state are covered under the applicable scheme rules in many cases — the application route and verification differ, so confirm your case with the district social welfare office before applying.
What if my institute is not listed on the portal?
Do not select a wrong institute as a workaround. Inform your institute — institutes get themselves registered/mapped on the portal through the district; apply once your institute appears.
When will the Post-Matric payment come?
After district verification and sanction, in batches. There is no single date — track PFMS for your own payment record.
Conclusion
Post-Matric rewards the careful: right group (Intermediate or Dashmottar), right route (fresh first year, renewal after), right course and fee details, and a seeded bank account. Spend ten extra minutes on the form and you save months of correction queues.
UP Scholarship Details is an independent guide website and is not the official portal. Always confirm final dates and notices on scholarship.up.gov.in.