OTR: For every student who wants to make his dreams come true, but the financial situation stands in front like a wall, scholarship is no less than a ray of light for them. If you are one such student of Uttar Pradesh who is studying in 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th or graduation class and are waiting for scholarship, then this news is very important for you. The state government has started the process of application for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for the year 2025-26, but this time a big change has been made – now it will be mandatory to do OTR i.e. ‘One Time Registration’ before applying for scholarship.
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What is OTR and why is it necessary
OTR i.e. ‘One Time Registration’ is a process by which every student has to first register himself on the scholarship portal. This new step has been taken to make the scholarship process transparent, simple and secure. Once you have done OTR, it will be very easy to apply for any scheme in future. So, if you want to get a scholarship, first of all you have to go to Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Portal and complete your OTR, only then you will be able to apply for scholarship further.
Which students will get the benefit
This scheme is especially for those students of Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, General Category, Other Backward Classes and Minority Community, who are studying from class 9th to graduation. This scholarship scheme is divided into two parts – Pre-Matric Scholarship (for 9th and 10th) and Post-Matric Scholarship (for 11th, 12th and college level students). This is an important financial assistance, which helps students to complete their studies without any financial hindrance.
Documents required for application
Whenever you apply for this scheme, make sure that you have all the necessary documents in advance. These include mark sheets and certificates of educational qualification, caste certificate, income certificate, residence certificate (which should be issued online), receipt of annual non-refundable fees of the course, registration number of the university or board (except the first year) and Aadhaar card. Soft copies of all these documents should be available with you, as they will have to be uploaded at the time of online application.
How to apply online?
The application process for scholarship is completely online. First of all you have to go to Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Portal and do OTR. After this, when the application form for scholarship opens, then you can apply by logging in with your registration number. All the information has to be filled correctly and accurately, so that the application can be accepted.[Related-Posts]
Why is this scheme special
Our students are the future of the country and society. But when education is left just due to lack of money, it is a matter of concern for all of us. In such a situation, this scholarship scheme started by the government gives a new hope to thousands of students. The OTR process is a little new, but it will not only make the application process transparent but will also prevent fraud.
Disclaimer: This article is written for information purposes. For final and official information related to scholarship, please visit Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Portal. In case of any error or change, only the official portal should be considered valid.
