Who needs this service? (Eligibility)
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Students: Class 9th to 12th, ITI, Diploma, Polytechnic, Graduate (BA/BSc/BCom/BTech/MBBS, etc.) and Post-Graduate students.
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Category: SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and EWS (General) candidates with valid domicile of the respective state.
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Income Limit: Generally, annual family income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs (for SC/ST) or ₹1 Lakh – ₹1.5 Lakhs (for OBC/General), varying by state.
Required Documents (Keep these ready before applying)
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Aadhaar Card (MUST be linked with your Mobile Number and Bank Account).
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Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra) – valid and issued by Tehsil/Revenue officer (usually not older than 6 months).
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Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) – for SC/ST/OBC categories.
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Domicile Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra) – proof of state residence.
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Previous Year Marksheet (passed class).
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Fee Receipt of current year admission (showing non-refundable amount).
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Bank Passbook (Account number and IFSC code; strictly in student’s name).
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Passport Size Photo (Scanned JPG/JPEG format, usually under 20KB-50KB).
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College/School ID Card or Bonafide Certificate.
Crucial Note: For 2026, Aadhaar Seeding (NPCI Mapping) with your bank account is mandatory for almost all state scholarships. Without this, money will not be credited.
Online Application Process (Step-by-Step)
Most states follow a similar standard process. Below is the general guide applicable to major portals like UP Scholarship, MahaDBT (Maharashtra), SSP (Karnataka), OASIS (West Bengal), and e-Kalyan (Jharkhand/Bihar).
1. Registration (New Students)
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Go to your State’s Official Scholarship Portal (Links below).
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Click on “Student Registration” or “New Registration”.
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Select your Category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) and Fresh/Renewal.
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Aadhaar Verification: Enter Name, DOB, and Gender exactly as per Aadhaar. Enter Aadhaar Number and verify via OTP sent to the linked mobile.
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Create a strong password and note down your Registration ID/Application ID.
2. Login and Fill Form
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Click “Student Login” -> “Fresh Login”.
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Enter Registration ID, Password, and DOB.
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Fill in details:
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Academic: Previous year marks, Current course, College name, Enrollment number.
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Personal: Address, Ration card number (if asked).
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Bank: Account Number and IFSC (Ensure the account is active).
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3. Upload Documents
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Upload scanned copies of Photo, Signature, Income/Caste Certificates, and Marksheets in the prescribed format (usually PDF/JPG under 100KB or 200KB).
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Tip: Use apps like “DocScanner” or “Adobe Scan” to create clear PDFs.
4. Review and Final Submit
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Click on “Check Form” or “Preview”. Verify every single spelling.
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Click “Lock” or “Final Submit”.
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Important: Once locked, you cannot edit the form.
5. Print Application
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After 2-3 days (varies by state), the final print option will appear.
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Print 2 copies of the final filled form.
Offline Process (Submission at Institute)
Applying online is NOT enough. You must complete the offline step:
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Take the Printed Application Form (from Step 5 above).
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Attach photocopies of all uploaded documents.
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Sign on the form and self-attest all photocopies.
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Submit this set to your School/College Scholarship Department before the deadline.
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Take a receiving (signature/stamp) on the second copy for your proof.
How to Check Status (Track Application)
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Visit the same official portal where you applied.
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Look for “Status”, “Track Application”, or “Know Your Status”.
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Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
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Common Status meanings:
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Submitted at Institute Level: You have applied, college needs to forward it.
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Forwarded by Institute: College has checked and sent it to the District Welfare Officer (DWO).
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Verified by District Committee: Your form is correct; waiting for funds.
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Pending at District Scholarship Committee: Under review by govt officers.
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Official State Portal Links (2026):
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Uttar Pradesh: [suspicious link removed]
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Maharashtra (MahaDBT): mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in
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Karnataka (SSP): [suspicious link removed]
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West Bengal (OASIS – SC/ST/OBC): oasis.gov.in
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West Bengal (Swami Vivekananda – Merit): svmcm.wbhed.gov.in
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Jharkhand (e-Kalyan): ekalyan.cgg.gov.in
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Odisha: [suspicious link removed]
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Rajasthan: sje.rajasthan.gov.in
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MP (Madhya Pradesh): scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
Common Problems and Solutions
| Problem | Solution |
| “Aadhaar Already Exists” | You might have registered last year. Use “Renewal Login” or “Forgot Password” to recover your old ID. |
| UID Never Enabled for DBT | Go to your bank branch immediately and submit a “DBT/NPCI Mapping Form”. Simply linking mobile is not enough. |
| Income Certificate Mismatch | Ensure the name on the Income Certificate matches the student’s name/father’s name exactly as in Aadhaar. |
| Institute Not Visible | Contact your college administration. Their “Master Data” might not be updated on the portal. |
| “Pending at District Level” | This is normal during processing months (Dec-Feb). If it remains pending after March, visit the District Social Welfare Office (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag) in your district. |
Official Helplines (Govt Only)
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National Scholarship Portal (NSP): 0120 – 6619540
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Uttar Pradesh (CM Helpline): 1076 / (Backward Class) 1800-180-5131
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MahaDBT (Maharashtra): 022-49150800
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Karnataka (SSP): 080-35254757 (E-Governance)
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West Bengal (OASIS): 8420023311
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Odisha State Scholarship: 155335 / 1800-345-6770
Next Step for You: If you are unsure if your bank account is DBT-linked, visit the official UIDAI website (resident.uidai.gov.in/bank-mapper) today to check your status before applying.
This information is from official sources as of January 2026. Always verify on the official portal for latest updates.
