Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana rewards meritorious girl students from Uttar Pradesh with a one-time ₹30,000 award after they clear Class 12 — meant to help fund the next step, whether that’s college, a diploma, or vocational training. Unlike most UP welfare schemes, this one isn’t a self-service online form; it runs through your school. Last updated: 10.07.2026.
Scheme details
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Benefit | ₹30,000, one-time |
| Trigger | Passing Class 12 (CBSE or UP Board) with merit/distinction |
| Application route | Through your school, not a public self-service portal |
| Preference | BPL (Below Poverty Line) girls |
Who is eligible
- Resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Passed Class 12 from a CBSE-affiliated school or the UP Board, with merit or distinction — exact percentage cutoffs are set by the scheme’s annual notification, so check with your school for the current year’s threshold rather than assuming last year’s cutoff still applies.
- BPL (Below Poverty Line) girls are given preference in the selection process.
- Family income limits circulating for this scheme vary across sources and some figures look outdated — your school and the district education office will have the current, correct threshold; don’t rule yourself out based on an old number found online.
How to apply — through your school
This is the detail that trips people up most: Kanya Vidya Dhan isn’t something you apply for directly online the way you would for Kanya Sumangala. Instead:
- After your Class 12 results are declared, speak to your school’s administration about Kanya Vidya Dhan eligibility.
- Your school compiles and forwards eligible students’ details, along with marksheets and income/BPL documentation, to the relevant education department channel.
- Approved awards are then processed and disbursed — timelines vary by district and academic year, so check with your school periodically after results if you haven’t heard back within a few weeks.
Documents typically needed
- Class 12 marksheet showing merit/distinction
- Aadhaar card
- Income certificate or BPL card
- Bank account details
- School-issued eligibility/recommendation documentation
How this differs from Kanya Sumangala Yojana
It’s easy to confuse the two since both are UP girl-child schemes with similar-sounding names. Kanya Sumangala pays a total of ₹25,000 across six life-stage installments starting from birth. Kanya Vidya Dhan is a single ₹30,000 payment specifically for girls who’ve just passed Class 12 with merit — the two aren’t mutually exclusive, but they’re entirely separate applications with different processes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I apply for Kanya Vidya Dhan online myself?
No — this scheme is processed through your school, not a direct public application portal. Talk to your school administration after your Class 12 results.
Is there an income limit?
Yes, though the exact current threshold should be confirmed with your school or district education office rather than relied on from older online sources, since figures in circulation vary.
Can I receive both Kanya Sumangala and Kanya Vidya Dhan?
They’re separate schemes with different eligibility triggers — a girl who received Kanya Sumangala installments through school isn’t automatically excluded from Kanya Vidya Dhan at the Class 12 stage, but confirm your specific case with your school since combined-eligibility rules can vary.
Where to get help
Since this scheme has no standalone public portal, your first point of contact should always be your school’s administration. If they’re unable to guide you, your district’s Basic Shiksha Adhikari (BSA) or education department office is the next step.
Related: see our full roundup of UP schemes for girls and women 2026, covering Kanya Sumangala, the new Rani Laxmibai Scooty scheme, and Nirashrit Mahila Pension.
If your Class 12 results are just out and you think you qualify, don’t wait for the school to bring it up — ask directly, since award processing for scholarship-style schemes like this one often depends on being on the list your school submits early.
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