The UP Scholarship scheme, run by the Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh, helps lakhs of students every year with financial aid for education. From 2024–25 onwards, the portal has made One Time Registration (OTR) mandatory for all new applicants before they can apply for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and other UP scholarships.
📅 UP Scholarship OTR Registration Dates 2025–26
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Registration Started: Expected to open with scholarship session in July/August 2025
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Last Date for OTR & Application: Will be announced on scholarship.up.gov.in
(Students are advised to complete OTR early to avoid last-day rush.)
🌐 Official Portal for OTR
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Website: scholarship.up.gov.in
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OTR Page Direct Link: Available under “Student” → “One Time Registration” on the homepage.
📍 Who Needs to Do OTR in UP Scholarship?
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New Applicants: Students applying for the first time in UP Scholarship portal.
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Students changing institution/course: Even if you had a scholarship before, if you’ve changed your institution or course, you may need to update via OTR.
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First-year students: Both Pre-Matric (Class 9–10) and Post-Matric (Class 11–PhD) students.
🖥 Step-by-Step UP Scholarship OTR Registration
1️⃣ Visit the Official Website
Go to scholarship.up.gov.in.
2️⃣ Click on One Time Registration (OTR)
Under the Student section, find and click on “One Time Registration”.
3️⃣ Read the Instructions
A page with OTR guidelines will open — read carefully and click Proceed.
4️⃣ Fill Personal Details
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Name (as per Aadhaar)
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Father’s / Mother’s Name
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Date of Birth
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Gender & Category
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Mobile Number (linked to Aadhaar)
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Email ID
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Aadhaar Number
5️⃣ Create Login Credentials
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Set a unique User ID and Password.
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Confirm password and note it down for future use.
6️⃣ Verify via OTP
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Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile/email.
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Complete Aadhaar eKYC (may include face authentication).
7️⃣ Submit & Get OTR Number
After submission, your UP Scholarship OTR ID will be generated.
This ID will be used to log in and apply for scholarships.
📑 Documents Required for UP Scholarship OTR
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Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
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Active Mobile Number (linked with Aadhaar)
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Email ID
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Bank Account Details (in student’s name)
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Caste/Income Certificates (if applicable)
💡 Pro Tips for UP OTR Registration
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Fill details exactly as per Aadhaar to avoid rejection.
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Link your Aadhaar with your bank account before applying.
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Keep a copy of your OTR ID and password safe — you’ll need them for renewals.
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Complete OTR well before the scholarship application deadline.
📌 Final Words
Without OTR Registration, you won’t be able to fill the UP Scholarship form for 2025–26.
Complete your One Time Registration early, keep your documents ready, and track announcements on scholarship.up.gov.in for exact dates.