Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme

Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview

Sanskrit has an important place in the educational and cultural tradition of Uttar Pradesh, and students continue to study the language at school, college and university levels. To encourage students to continue their Sanskrit education, the Government of Uttar Pradesh provides financial assistance through the Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme. The scheme supports students studying Sanskrit in eligible Sanskrit schools, colleges and Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. Applications and scholarship-related activities are carried out through the official Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System Portal.

The scheme is implemented through the education system of the state, involving the concerned educational institutions, the District Inspector of Schools (DIOS), the District Committee and the Education Directorate. The Department of Secondary Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh is the relevant state education authority. The scholarship covers different stages of Sanskrit education, from Classes 6–7 at the Prathama level through Post-Graduation at the Acharya level, including Prathama-3, Purva Madhyama, Uttar Madhyama and Shastri.

The scholarship amount varies according to the level of study, ranging from ₹50 to ₹250 per month. To qualify, students must meet the academic and attendance requirements specified on the official portal, including securing at least 50% marks in the previous class and maintaining 75% or more attendance in each half-year.

For the 2026–27 academic year, students can submit their applications online from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026. After submitting the online application, students must provide its hard copy along with the prescribed attachments to their concerned institution. The application is then verified at the institutional and district levels before the scholarship amount is transferred to the beneficiary's account.

Students interested in exploring other scholarship opportunities offered by the Uttar Pradesh Government can also check the Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Scheme and the Uttar Pradesh Atal Chevening Scholarship Scheme for financial assistance under different education categories.

Scheme Benefits

The scheme provides a fixed scholarship amount according to the student's level of Sanskrit education. The official portal specifies both the monthly scholarship rate and its annual equivalent for each covered level.

• Prathama-1 and 2 (Classes 6–7): ₹50 per month or ₹600 annually.
• Prathama-3 (Class 8): ₹75 per month or ₹900 annually.
• Purva Madhyama (Classes 9–10): ₹100 per month or ₹1,200 annually.
• Uttar Madhyama (Classes 11–12): ₹150 per month or ₹1,800 annually.
• Shastri (Graduation): ₹200 per month or ₹2,400 annually.
• Acharya (Post-Graduation): ₹250 per month or ₹3,000 annually.
• The scholarship application and verification process is conducted through the official online system.
• After completion of the prescribed verification and approval process, the scholarship amount is transferred to the beneficiaries' accounts according to the published schedule.

Scholarship Amount by Education Level

Eligibility Requirements

Students must fulfil the academic and attendance requirements specified on the official Sanskrit Scholarship portal. These requirements are used to determine whether a student meets the stated eligibility standards for receiving the scholarship.

• The student must be studying Sanskrit through an eligible Sanskrit school, college or Sampurnanand Sanskrit University covered under the scholarship system.
• The student must have obtained at least 60% marks in the previous class.
• The student must have maintained 75% or more attendance in each half-year.
• The scholarship structure covers Sanskrit education from Prathama-1 and 2 (Classes 6–7) to Acharya (Post-Graduation).

Required Documents

Students applying for the scholarship must complete the online application and submit its hard copy along with the prescribed attachments to their concerned educational institution. The official Sanskrit Scholarship page does not provide a separate detailed document checklist. Therefore, students should follow the document requirements communicated by their institution during the application process.

• Aadhaar Card
• Bonafide Certificate from the Institution
• Previous Class Marksheet (50%+)
• Attendance Certificate (75%+)
• Aadhaar-Linked Bank Passbook
• Passport-Size Photograph
• Admission Certificate
• Completed online scholarship application.
• Required supporting attachments as prescribed by the concerned educational institution.
• Hard copy of the submitted online application.
• Any additional documents or information required during institutional verification.

Steps to Apply

Applying for the Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Scholarship involves two main stages: first, the student completes the online application and submits its hard copy to the concerned institution; after that, the application goes through institutional and district-level verification. Students should complete each stage within the prescribed timeline to ensure that their application can be processed further.

• First, you need to visit the official Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System Portal.
• From the home page, scroll down to find the Sanskrit Scholarship (संस्कृत छात्रवृत्ति) option and click on it.
• You will be redirected to the dedicated Sanskrit Scholarship page, where you can check the latest updates and important information related to the scheme.
• After checking the recent updates, proceed to the Student Section and select the appropriate login option.
• Select the Student-Students (छात्र-छात्राओं हेतु) section to access the student services.
• Under the student section, select New Registration for the 2026–27 academic session.
• Choose the appropriate registration category and class or course from the options available on the registration page.
• Complete the registration by entering the required details and obtain your registration credentials.
• Return to the student section and select Login Fresh to proceed with the scholarship application.
• Enter your Registration ID, Password and Captcha Code on the Student Login page and click Login.
• Complete the scholarship application by providing the required personal, educational and institutional details.
• Submit the application within the prescribed application period. For 2026–27, the student application window is from 1 August 2026 to 31 August 2026.
• After submitting the application, take a printout and submit the hard copy along with the required supporting documents to the concerned educational institution.
• The institution verifies and forwards the application, after which it proceeds through the prescribed DIOS and district-level verification and approval process.

Post-Application Process

• Submitting the online application is only the first step. After submission, the student must provide the hard copy and required attachments to the concerned institution for verification.
• The Principal verifies and forwards the application, after which the institution sends the verified hard copies to the DIOS office.
• The DIOS then verifies and forwards the application online.
• It is subsequently placed before the District Committee for approval, followed by beneficiary verification, portal review and demand generation.
• After these stages are completed, the Education Directorate transfers the scholarship amount to the beneficiaries' accounts.

2026–27 Scholarship Schedule

The official scholarship portal has published a detailed timetable for the Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme for the 2026–27 academic year. The schedule covers institution-level master-data preparation, student applications, verification, approval and final transfer of scholarship funds.

Relevant Links

• Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System
• Department of Secondary Education, Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Guidelines of Uttar Pradesh Sanskrit Scholarship Scheme

Contact Information

Contact Details of Relevant Departments