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GPMSUP 2026: ₹3,000 Annual Scholarship for General Category Students

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Quick answer

GPMSUP provides ₹3,000 per year to General category students in Uttar Pradesh who are in class 9 or 10 and aged 12-20. Eligible students must have family income ≤ ₹2,50,000 and be residents of UP. Apply online through the official scholarship portal.

At a glance

Main benefit₹3,000 per year
Ministry / departmentDepartment of Social Welfare
LevelState Government (Uttar Pradesh)
Age12–20 years
Income limit₹2.5 lakh
Application modeOnline

About the scheme

The General Pre Matric Scholarship (GPMSUP) is a state‑level scheme run by the Department of Social Welfare, Uttar Pradesh. It aims to support financially disadvantaged students from the General category who are studying in class 9 or 10. By providing an annual stipend of ₹3,000, the scheme helps students cover school expenses and encourages them to complete secondary education and pursue higher studies.

Benefits

  • ₹3,000 annually for the complete course duration

Who can apply (eligibility)

  • Resident of Uttar Pradesh
  • General category
  • Class 9 or 10 student
  • Family annual income ≤ ₹2,50,000
  • Age 12-20 as of July 1
  • No other scholarships (except some exceptions)

Who cannot apply

  • Students receiving other scholarships (except some exceptions)

Documents required

  • Mark sheet of last qualifying examination
  • Income certificate of family
  • Bank passbook photocopy
  • Fee receipt number (if applicable)
  • Enrollment number
  • Aadhar card number
  • Latest passport‑size photograph

How to apply

  1. 1Visit https://scholarship.up.gov.in
  2. 2Click Registration under Student option
  3. 3Select General Category (Fresh) and Pre‑matric (Fresh)
  4. 4Enter required details and submit
  5. 5Note down the registration number
  6. 6Login with registration number, mobile number and password
  7. 7Complete DigiLocker verification and fill application form
  8. 8Upload required documents, complete NPCI verification, download and submit the form to the institute

Frequently asked questions

What is this scheme?+

The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department offers a Pre Matric Scholarship for General Category students to financially assist them in pursuing secondary education.

What benefits are provided?+

Financial benefits of ₹3,000 annually for the complete course duration.

How much financial benefits are provided?+

₹3,000 annually.

Who can get the scheme benefits?+

All eligible students from the resident of Uttar Pradesh can get the scheme benefits.

What is the caste eligibility criteria?+

Applicant must belong to the General category.

What is educational eligibility criteria?+

Applicant must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognised school.

What is financial eligibility criteria?+

Applicant family's annual income must not exceed ₹2,50,000.

What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits?+

Register online, fill application form, download and submit to the institute.

What documents are required?+

Mark sheet, income certificate, bank passbook, fee receipt, enrollment number, Aadhar card, photograph.

What is official URL to get register and fill out application form?+

https://scholarship.up.gov.in/

NaukriZila is not a government website. Apply only on the official portal; never pay anyone to apply for a government scheme. Source: myScheme (Government of India)