College Admissions, Entrance Exams & Scholarships 2026
Find verified notification updates, online registration links, eligibility guidelines, and counseling schedules for top entrance examinations (CUET, JEE, NEET), state polytechnic admissions (JEECUP), and government scholarship schemes in India.
Live Entrance Exams & Scholarship Portals
| Program / Scheme Name | Conducting Body | Target Level | Status | Official Portal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UP Scholarship Online Form (Pre & Post-Matric) | Social Welfare Dept, UP | Class 9th to PG Courses | Application Live | Apply Portal |
| NTA CUET UG Central Universities Admission | National Testing Agency (NTA) | Undergraduate (BA, BSc, BCom) | Online Registration | Apply Portal |
| UP Polytechnic JEECUP Diploma Entrance Exam | Joint Entrance Exam Council, UP | Engineering / Pharmacy Diploma | Active Application | JEECUP Portal |
| NTA NEET UG Medical Entrance Examination | National Testing Agency | MBBS, BDS, AYUSH Courses | Scheduled | NEET Portal |
| NTA JEE Main Engineering Entrance Exam | National Testing Agency | B.Tech / B.Arch in NITs, IIITs | Session 1 & 2 Live | JEE Portal |
| Navodaya Vidyalaya NVS Class 6 & 9 Admission | Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti | School Admission | Check Selection List | NVS Portal |
How to Apply for Uttar Pradesh Scholarship Online
- Student Registration: Visit the official portal
scholarship.up.gov.inand choose your category (General, OBC, SC, ST, Minority) and course stage (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric Inter, or Post-Matric Other Than Inter). - Aadhaar Demographic & OTP Authentication: Complete your e-KYC using your active Aadhaar linked mobile number.
- Fill Academic & Bank Details: Enter your annual course fee, bank account number (Aadhaar NPCI-linked), income certificate, and caste certificate numbers.
- Upload Documents: Upload your passport photograph and verified enrollment number given by your college or institute.
- Print Final Copy: Submit the online application, take a hard copy printout, attach required photocopies, and submit it to your college within the prescribed deadline.
Frequently Asked Questions (Admissions & Scholarships)
Q1. Is bank account Aadhaar NPCI mapping mandatory for government scholarships?
Yes. The Government of India transfers scholarship and fellowship funds via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Your bank account must be actively seeded with Aadhaar on the NPCI mapper.
Q2. What is CUET UG and who can appear for it?
Common University Entrance Test (CUET UG) is a nationwide computer-based test conducted by NTA for admission to undergraduate courses across all Central, State, and participating Deemed Universities in India.