Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya: Uttar Pradesh expands free residential schooling for girls
The state welfare initiative provides fully funded schooling and housing to children of registered workers and COVID-19 orphans through competitive entrance tests.
The Uttar Pradesh government has outlined the mechanism for eligible girls to access fully funded residential education through its flagship Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya scheme. Designed to support families from economically vulnerable backgrounds, the initiative provides complete schooling along with housing facilities for selected students.
Under the guidelines established by the Uttar Pradesh government, admission is open to children of registered construction workers and children orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic who qualify under state welfare provisions, including the Mukhyamantri Bal Seva Yojana.
Who can apply for admission
To secure a place, applicants must meet specific eligibility conditions set by the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. For the 2026–27 academic cycle, construction workers were required to hold at least three years of active Board membership as of November 30, 2025. State regulations also limit eligibility to a maximum of two children per family.
Admissions are strictly merit-based and conducted through an entrance examination covering key academic disciplines depending on the entry level.
| Class | Entrance Exam Subjects | Key Eligibility Provisions |
|---|---|---|
| Class 6 | Mental ability, arithmetic, language | Children of registered workers or COVID-19 orphans; max 2 children per family |
| Class 9 | Hindi, English, mathematics, science | Minimum 3 years worker Board membership; document verification required |
Selection and application process
The entrance examination is held in both Hindi and English. Scoring well in the entrance test grants provisional selection, but formal admission is subject to physical verification of original documents by authorities.
Parents and guardians can view official notifications, age requirements, and application procedures on district administrative websites across Uttar Pradesh, as well as through the official portal of the Uttar Pradesh Building and Other Construction Workers Welfare Board. The Lucknow district administration has also made application links and detailed instructions available online.
By combining modern residential facilities with rigorous academic instruction, the state scheme aims to remove financial barriers to education for girls, ensuring long-term social stability and equal opportunity for worker families.
Key numbers
| What | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Required worker board membership duration | 3 years as of November 30, 2025 | Uttar Pradesh government guidelines |
| Maximum eligible children per family | 2 children | Uttar Pradesh government guidelines |
| Target admission entry classes | Class 6 and Class 9 | Uttar Pradesh government guidelines |
In this story
| Name | Role in the story |
|---|---|
| Atal Awasiya Vidyalaya | State-run residential school network providing free education. |
| Uttar Pradesh | State where the residential education scheme is implemented. |
