Uttar Pradesh Govt Reopens Post-Matric Scholarship Portal For 3.16 Lakh Students From September 1

The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a proactive step to reopen the Post-Matric Scholarship portal for 3.16 lakh students who were unable to receive the scholarship and fee reimbursement during the financial year 2025-26 due to technical issues, according to a report by Lucknow on August 20, 2026. The loss of the scholarship opportunity for these students emerged as a significant concern, prompting the Social Welfare Department to take the decision to reopen the scholarship portal from September 1, 2026.

The scholarship amount would be directly transferred to the students' bank accounts through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) between September 29 and October 2, 2026.

Asim Arun, the State Welfare Minister of State (Independent Charge), emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring that every eligible student receives the benefit of the scholarship. He stated that the administration is dedicated to removing any financial constraints or technical obstacles that may hinder a child's education. The decision to reopen the scholarship portal is seen as a crucial step in prioritizing the welfare of students and youth in the state.

According to Sanjeev Singh, the Director of the Social Welfare Department, the eligibility criteria encompass students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Other Backward Classes, General, and Minority categories. Of those affected, 31,836 were from government institutions, 37,795 from government-aided institutions, and 2,46,426 from private institutions, with the latter category constituting the largest share of those deprived of the scholarship.

The decision to reopen the scholarship portal is viewed as a significant measure that will facilitate financial assistance to a large number of students, particularly those from private institutions.