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Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling)

Unified career counselling, 500+ career pathways, and scholarship guidance portal for Class 9-12 students of Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad UP.

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Official Nodal Portal:pankh.up.gov.in

Quick Eligibility Snapshot

👤 Age 13–20 yrs💰 No income ceiling⚖ All genders🏛 All categories📍 Uttar Pradesh
Government Levelstate Government
Administering BodyDepartment of Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh
Beneficiary Sector
Applicable Jurisdiction

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Empowers secondary and higher secondary school students across more than 27,000 UP Board schools with scientific career exploration. Provides personalized online career assessment tests, guidance on over 550 professional career pathways, directory of 21,000+ colleges and technical institutes, information on 1,150+ national and state scholarships, and entrance examination alerts to prevent uninformed student career choices in rural and semi-urban Uttar Pradesh.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹25 Crore annual outlay by Secondary Education Department UP

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

Over 42 Lakh students enrolled across UP Board institutions

As of: 2026-01-20PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:13 to 20 years
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:high school student, intermediate student, matric student
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Student must be currently enrolled in Class 9, 10, 11, or 12 in any government, aided, or recognized secondary school affiliated with the Uttar Pradesh Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad (UPMSP).

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Required Documents Checklist

Verify readiness before applying for Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling). Check off your papers or print this list before visiting your local CSC / Cyber Cafe.

Mandatory Documents(2)

Check off as ready
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Keep self-attested photocopies and clear digital scans (100 KB – 200 KB, PDF/JPG format) ready to avoid portal upload timeouts.

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Application Effort & Process Friction

Readiness assessment derived from official prerequisites, mandatory documentation, and submission channels.

Moderate Process (2/10)
•Hybrid process (online application + physical verification)
•2 mandatory document required

Effort scores reflect portal accessibility, mandatory document burden, and physical verification requirements.

How to Apply

🌐 Online Portal Route🏢 Physical / CSC Route
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Government Application Safety Advisory:Application for this welfare program is processed exclusively on official government infrastructure (pankh.up.gov.in). Never pay registration charges or advance processing fees to unauthorized third-party agents. Central and State welfare scheme applications do not require paying private intermediaries.
  1. 1

    Visit the UP Pankh Portal (pankh.up.gov.in).

  2. 2

    Enter your 10-digit UP Board Registration / Roll Number and unique password provided by your school principal.

  3. 3

    Access student personalized dashboard to take the online psychometric and career interest quiz.

  4. 4

    Explore curated career clusters (e.g. Engineering, Agriculture, Design, Civil Services, Armed Forces, Vocational).

  5. 5

    Track upcoming scholarship deadlines and entrance application dates relevant to your profile.

  6. 6

    Access one-on-one virtual counselling sessions organized with designated district nodal career teachers.

✅Before You Begin — Pre-Application Checklist

✓Ensure Aadhaar is linked with active mobile number
✓Bank account is NPCI-mapped (Aadhaar-seeded) for DBT
✓Check if you already receive a similar Central scheme benefit
✓Keep documents ready: income/caste/domicile certificates as applicable

⚠️Common Rejection Reasons — Avoid These

Non-enrolled student or incorrect UP Board enrollment roll number credentials.

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You will be redirected to the secure official portal: pankh.up.gov.in

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Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

Is there any subscription fee for UP Pankh portal access?

No, the portal is 100% free for all students studying in UP Board affiliated schools.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can students get scholarship alerts on Pankh?

Yes, the portal aggregates state and central scholarships and notifies students based on their caste, income, and academic level.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

How can a student retrieve forgotten login details?

Students can contact their school principal or designated Nodal Career Teacher to reset their portal credentials.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Who is eligible to apply for Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling)?

Eligible applicants must satisfy official government criteria for Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling). Age: min 13 max 20 years. Conditions: Student must be currently enrolled in Class 9, 10, 11, or 12 in any government, aided, or recognized secondary school affiliated with the Uttar Prades.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Can I track my Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling) application status?

Application status for Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling) can typically be tracked through the official portal at pankh.up.gov.in using your Aadhaar number, application reference number, or registered mobile number. Alternatively, contact the scheme helpline or visit your nearest Common Service Centre (CSC).

What should I do if my Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling) payment is delayed or rejected?

First, verify your Aadhaar-bank account seeding status on the NPCI mapper (npci.org.in). If seeding is confirmed and payment is still pending, register a complaint on the Central Public Grievance Redressal System at pgportal.gov.in. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain official rejection reasons within 30 days.

Is there an income tax implication for receiving Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling) benefits?

Agricultural income and certain welfare subsidies may be exempt from income tax under Section 10 of the Income Tax Act, 1961. Tax treatment varies by scheme type and beneficiary income level. Consult a certified tax practitioner or visit incometax.gov.in for scheme-specific tax guidance.

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Non-enrolled student or incorrect UP Board enrollment roll number credentials.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

Scheme verification and change history
DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-10-18scheme_typestateOfficial Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id276Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verificationBaseline verification of Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarship Counselling) guidelines, benefits, and portal integration.Official Source ↗

⚖Compare with Similar Schemes

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Application Window & Deadlines

Continuous free access for all registered UP Board students

Scheme Intelligence

How is this calculated? ↗
Data ConfidenceFully Verified (95%)

Verified 23d ago from .gov.in source

Access FrictionModerate Process

Requires documentation or office visit

How to Apply🔀Online & In-Person
Scale & Impact
👥Over 42 Lakh students enrolled across UP Board institutions (as of 2026-01-20)
₹₹25 Crore annual outlay by Secondary Education Department UP budget allocation
📅Running since 2021
🔄3 verified updates — actively maintained

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📅Scheme Milestone Timeline

2026-10-18scheme_type

state

Official Source ↗
2026-10-06ministry_id

276

Official Source ↗
2026-09-26initial_verification

Baseline verification of Pankh Portal Uttar Pradesh (Career Guidance & Scholarsh...

Official Source ↗
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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

Madhyamik Shiksha Parishad, Government of Uttar Pradesh

Park Road, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh 226001

Helpline: 0522-2238054

Jurisdiction: State (Uttar Pradesh)

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Verification Metadata

Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-26 against official government documentation.

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