The Samaj Kalyan Vibhag Scholarship: What Is It?
The Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh runs various scholarships under the banner of “Samaj Kalyan Vibhag” to support students from economically weaker backgrounds, and from socially-disadvantaged categories (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/General) in continuing their education. Pre-matriculation (grades 9–10), post-matriculation (grades 11–12 and beyond), and higher education are all included in the plan.
Eligibility Requirements Highlights of eligibility include:
1:- The student must be an Uttar Pradesh resident (domicile). centraljankari.in
2:- For pre-matric (Class 9-10): Must have passed previous class, and family income should be under specified limit (for example, ~ ₹2.50 lakh p.a. for certain categories)
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3:- For post-matric (Class 11 onwards/UG/PG): Family annual income limits vary by category. For instance, the general/underprivileged category has a ceiling of 2,000,000. In some
4:-instances, the SC/ST category has a ceiling of 2,500,000.
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5:- The candidate must be enrolled at a well-known school and frequently must meet academic performance requirements. dbrau.ac.in
What Does the Scholarship Provide?
1:- Scholarships or fee reimbursements are available through the scheme to help with tuition and other educational costs.
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2:- For instance, for pre-matric classes the benefit may include assistance for school fees and related expenses.
What to Expect ?
1:- Visit the official portal: scholarship.up.gov.in
(or the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag-specific website)
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2:- Fill out the online application with the correct information when registering as a student or new user. centraljankari.in
3:- Documents such as mark sheets, bank account information, Aadhaar, fee receipt, and an income certificate can be uploaded. vidhyaa.in
4:- After submission, monitor status (‘Under Verification’, ‘Approved’, etc) on the portal.
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Important Dates and Advice
The application period for the Class 11 scholarship typically begins on July 2, 2026 according to one announcement. Scholarship
Tips:
Make certain that the family income certificate has been updated and meets the eligibility requirements. Check to see that the portal recognizes and registers your institution. Apply early and keep scanned copies of all documents ready to upload. You should check the status on the portal and get in touch with your institute or distribution office if there is a delay.
Last Thoughts
If you are a student from Uttar Pradesh, especially from a financially weak or socially disadvantaged background, the Samaj Kalyan Vibhag scholarship offers a valuable opportunity to continue your education with less financial burden. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria, keep all documents ready, apply when the window opens, and keep track of the status.