- Around 50,000 eligible girl students will receive a free petrol-operated scooty.
- The benefit will be provided to the top 5% meritorious girl graduates of the Academic Session 2025-26.
- Daughters of martyrs, Nirashrit (destitute) girls, and Divyang girls will receive the benefit without the merit condition.
- The Government will also provide free registration, insurance, a helmet, and one-time five litres of petrol.
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Summary of the Scheme |
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| Name of Scheme | Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana. |
| Launch Year | 2026. |
| Benefits | Free Scooty to College Going Girl Students. |
| Beneficiary | Top 5% Meritorious Girls of Uttar Pradesh. |
| Nodal Department | Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Department. |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme. |
| Mode of Apply | Through the respective institution. |
Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana
For many girls in Uttar Pradesh, getting to college safely and on time is a daily struggle. The Uttar Pradesh Rani Laxmi Bai Scooty Yojana gives meritorious girl graduates a free petrol-operated scooty, along with registration, insurance, a helmet, and some petrol. It was announced in the UP Budget 2026-27 by Finance Minister Shri Suresh Khanna and received Cabinet approval on 21 July 2026. The Higher Education Department is the nodal department, and about ₹400 crore has been allocated.
Latest Update
A dedicated portal, uprlbscootyyojana.upsdc.gov.in, has been created. Universities have already uploaded beneficiary details, and district authorities were directed to verify domicile, income, and other certificates by 10 November 2026. After verification, the approved data will go to the selected vendor for allocation and distribution. The exact start of distribution has not been confirmed.
A figure to note: The scheme overview says around 50,000 students will benefit, while the latest update mentions around 30,000 undergraduate students. Please verify the current number with an official source before publishing.
Key Benefits
- A free petrol-operated scooty
- Free registration, insurance, a helmet and accessories, and a one-time supply of five litres of petrol
- Vehicle specifications and the distribution process will be notified in the official operational guidelines
- Aims to make travel to college safer and cheaper, and to encourage girls to stay in higher education
Who Can Benefit?
- A female student and permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh
- Passed graduation in Academic Session 2025-26
- From a state or private university, government college, government-aided college, or self-financed college. Institutions run by departments such as Technical Education, Agriculture, Medical Education, AYUSH, Law, and others are also covered.
- Annual family income not above ₹12 lakh
- Among the top 5% meritorious girl graduates, per the merit list prepared by the institution. Where results are in CGPA, it is converted to a percentage under the university’s rules.
No merit condition for:
- Daughters of martyrs
- Nirashrit (destitute) girl students
- Divyang girl students
These students must still meet the other conditions, and further conditions may be notified at implementation.
Documents Required
- Student registration form or admission record
- Latest passport-size photograph
- Latest Uttar Pradesh domicile certificate
- Latest family income certificate showing income below ₹12 lakh
- APAAR ID and Aadhaar card
- Divyang disability certificate, if applicable
- Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTPs from the UP Government
How It Works
Students do not apply directly to the Government. Your university or college collects the details.
- Your institution collects the required details and documents when it asks you for them.
- The university prepares the eligibility list. The Registrar and Controller of Examinations authenticate it with e-signatures.
- The university forwards the list through the scheme portal within the prescribed period.
- The District Magistrate verifies the beneficiaries.
- After verification, the scooties are distributed through the District Magistrate’s facilitation.
- Your receipt or proof of possession is uploaded on the portal.
How to Check the Selection List
- The list is released or communicated by your university or college.
- Check the notice board, official website, or other official channels.
- Search for your name or registration details.
- If your name appears, contact your institution’s administration department and complete any verification it asks for.
- Rely only on official communication from your institution or the UP Government.
Important Points
- A beneficiary cannot sell the scooty under any circumstances.
- A district-level service centre and grievance redressal portal will handle complaints.
- Official guidelines are still to be released.
Contact
Contact details are on the Uttar Pradesh Higher Education Department website. For your own status, your university or college administration is the first point of contact.
Details may change when the official operational guidelines are issued, so check the Higher Education Department website and your institution for the latest updates.