UP Scholarship 2026-27 | Last Date, Status, Eligibility & How to Apply

Last Updated: 15 October 2026 | Reviewed by: Team DigiDisha |Official Website: scholarship.up.gov.in – Always verify dates from the official portal only

Overview: What is UP Scholarship? – Simple, Honest Explanation

The UP Scholarship is a scheme for financial assistance provided by the Government of Uttar Pradesh to enable eligible students to carry on their studies. It offers scholarships for those in Classes 9 to 10 (known as Pre-Matric scholarships) and for those in Classes 11 to 12 as well as for undergraduate, postgraduate and other recognised courses (known as Post-Matric scholarships).

• SC (Scheduled Castes)
• ST (Scheduled Tribes)
• OBC (Other Backward Classes)
• Minority communities
• General category students

Disclaimer: Digidisha is an independent education information website and is not affiliated with the Government of Uttar Pradesh or the UP Scholarship Portal. Information is provided for guidance purposes only. Please confirm all deadlines, eligibility rules, and application details from the official portal: scholarship.up.gov.in.

Who Should Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?

• • Students with UP domicile studying in UP in Class 9, 10, 11, 12, UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, BTech, Medical, BEd, PhD

• • All categories – General, OBC, SC, ST, Minority (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain, Parsi, Buddhist)

• • Family income within limit (generally up to ₹2 lakh for General/OBC/Minority, up to ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST)

• • Students of government AND private recognised colleges/schools in UP

• • Renewal students – passed last year and promoted to next class

Highlights: UP Scholarship at a Glance

Particulars	Details
Scheme Name	UP Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2026-27
Run By	Social Welfare Dept / Backward Classes Welfare / Minority Welfare, Govt. of UP
Official Portal	scholarship.up.gov.in (only official site – beware of duplicate sites)
Classes Covered	Class 9 to 12 + UG + PG + Diploma + ITI + Professional courses + PhD
Categories	General, OBC, SC, ST, Minority
Domicile	Must be resident of Uttar Pradesh
Income Limit	Approx. up to ₹2,00,000 (Gen/OBC/Minority), up to ₹2,50,000 (SC/ST) per year
Application Mode	Online only + hard copy submit to school/college
Application Fee	₹0 – Fully Free (don’t pay anyone for “form confirmation”)
Payment Mode	DBT – Direct to Aadhaar-seeded bank account
Scholarship Amount	₹3,000 – ₹7,000 (Pre-matric) / Fee reimbursement up to full fees (Dashmottar)
DigiDisha Help	Free form guidance + document checklist + status help in Hindi

UP Scholarship 2026-27 – Important Dates (Official)

Activity	Pre-Matric (Class 9–10)	Post-Matric Inter (Class 11–12)	Dashmottar (UG/PG/Diploma/ITI)
Fresh Application Start	11 Aug 2026	11 Aug 2026	15 Sep 2026
Fresh Application Last Date	21 Sep 2026	21 Sep 2026	31 Oct 2026
Renewal Application Last Date	19 Sep 2026	19 Sep 2026	15 Oct 2026
Fresh Hard Copy Submission	By 5 Oct 2026	By 5 Oct 2026	4 Nov 2026
Correction Window	Official schedule se verify karein	Official schedule se verify karein	Official schedule se verify karein
Expected Fresh Fund Transfer	25–31 Jan 2027	25–31 Jan 2027	21–31 Dec 2026, published schedule ke mutabik
Expected Renewal Fund Transfer	Schedule se verify karein	Schedule se verify karein	1–10 Dec 2026, first cycle

Types of UP Scholarship – Which One is For You?

Students get confused between Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Dashmottar. Here is the simple breakdown:

1. Pre-Matric Scholarship – Class 9 & 10

For: Students studying in Class 9 and 10 in recognised UP schools
Amount: Approx. ₹3,000/year (General, day scholar) ; SC students approx. ₹3,500 (day scholar) / ₹7,000 (hosteller) – varies by category
Status 2026-27: Applications closed on 21 Sept 2026. Now wait for verification + DBT in January 2027. Check status weekly on portal.

2. Post-Matric Intermediate – Class 11 & 12

For: Students in Class 11 and 12 (Science, Commerce, Arts, Vocational)
Amount: Monthly maintenance + fee reimbursement as per category norms
Status 2026-27: Fresh closed 21 Sept 2026. If you missed it, you cannot apply now – but prepare documents early for 2027-28 and focus on Dashmottar after 12th.

3. Dashmottar (Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate) – UG, PG, Diploma, ITI – ADMISSION OPEN

For: BA, BSc, BCom, BBA, BCA, MA, MSc, MCom, BTech, BE, Polytechnic, ITI, BEd, BTC/DElEd, BPharma, Nursing (GNM/ANM), MBA, LLB, PhD and other recognised courses
Amount: Best scholarship – full/partial fee reimbursement (₹15,000 to ₹50,000+ depending on course fees + category) + maintenance allowance. Engineering/medical students get highest benefit.
Status 2026-27: OPEN NOW – Fresh till 31 Oct, Renewal till 15 Oct 2026

4. Minority Scholarship (via UP Portal)

For: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students of UP (Class 9 to PG)
Note: Apply on UP portal within same dates. Income limit approx. ₹2 lakh. Keep minority self-declaration + income + domicile ready.

5. Renewal Scholarship – For Old Students

For: Students who got scholarship last year (2025-26), passed and promoted
Special Rule: Renewal needs OTR + biometric authentication at your institution between Sept–Oct 2026. Without biometric, renewal is rejected even if form is filled.
Last Date: 15 Oct 2026 – Hurry!

Application Process – How to Fill UP Scholarship Form Correctly (Step-by-Step)

There are TWO parts:

1) Online form on portal

2) Hard copy + verification in college. Both are compulsory.

Part A: Online Application on scholarship.up.gov.in (Official Process – Free)

Step 1: OTR Registration (One-Time Registration)
Go to scholarship.up.gov.in > Student > New Registration / OTR. Enter Aadhaar-linked mobile, name exactly as per Aadhaar + High School marksheet, date of birth, email. Save your OTR number + password safely – screenshot it. You will use it every year.

Step 2: Select Correct Category & Course
Login > Fresh / Renewal > Select Pre-Matric / Post-Matric Inter / Dashmottar + your caste category (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/Minority). Most rejections happen here – e.g., BSc 1st year students wrongly selecting “Intermediate”. If confused, ask your college clerk OR WhatsApp DigiDisha free.

Step 3: Fill Personal, Education & Bank Details
Fill high school roll number, last-year marks, college name, course, admission date, fees receipt number. Bank account MUST be Aadhaar-seeded (DBT enabled) in YOUR name.Father’s account will NOT work.

Step 4: Required Documents (clear scan, under size limit)
Caste certificate, income certificate (2026 fresh), domicile, Aadhaar, bank passbook, fees receipt, last marksheet, passport photo, affidavit (where required). Blurry photo/scan = rejection.

Step 5: Final Submit, Lock & Print
Preview everything – especially name spelling, bank account number, IFSC, income. Lock the form and take 2 printouts. Form once locked cannot be edited till correction window (Dec 2026).

Part B: Hard Copy + College Verification (Without This, No Money)

Step 6: Submit Hard Copy to School/College
Attach all photocopies + originals for checking, submit to scholarship in-charge before last date (for Dashmottar: by 4 Nov 2026). Take receiving/signature proof.

Step 7: College Forwarding + Biometric (Renewal)
College verifies online and forwards to District Welfare Office. Renewal students must complete biometric authentication at college (till ~25 Oct 2026).

Step 8: District Verification + DBT Payment
District Social Welfare Office approves. Money comes via DBT in January 2027. Check status on portal: Submitted → Verified → Forwarded → Approved → Fund Transferred.

Trust Tip: The portal is FREE. If any cyber cafe asks ₹500–₹1,000 for “guaranteed scholarship” or asks your OTP/bank password, walk away – it’s fraud. Never share OTP with anyone. Official site is ONLY scholarship.up.gov.in – check spelling carefully, fake sites look similar.

Documents Checklist (Keep Ready Before Filling)

Document	Note
Aadhaar Card	Name + DOB must match High School marksheet
Domicile (Niwas Praman Patra)	UP domicile, student’s own
Caste Certificate (SC/OBC/Minority)	OBC certificate should be recent; General – not needed but income needed
Income Certificate	Fresh 2026 certificate from Tehsil/online
Bank Passbook	Student’s own account, Aadhaar-seeded + DBT enabled, check at bank
High School Marksheet + Last Year Marksheet	Roll number needed in form
Fees Receipt	Current session 2026-27, with college seal
Passport Photo + Signature	Recent, clear, under size limit
Bonafide / Admission Proof	College ID or admission slip

FAQs – UP Scholarship 2026-27 (Direct Answers)

1. What is UP Scholarship 2026-27 last date?
For Dashmottar (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI): Renewal last date 15 Oct 2026, Fresh last date 31 Oct 2026. Class 9-12 dates are closed (Fresh closed 21 Sept, Renewal closed 25 Aug 2026). Correction window expected Nov–Dec 2026.

2. Who can apply for UP Scholarship?
UP domicile students studying in recognised UP institutions from Class 9 to PhD, all categories (Gen/OBC/SC/ST/Minority), with family income roughly up to ₹2 lakh (Gen/OBC/Minority) or ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST), with required certificates.

3. What is the official website?
Only scholarship.up.gov.in. Do not use look-alike sites. Always type the address yourself, never click WhatsApp/Telegram links for scholarship.

4. My form shows “suspected” / rejected – what to do?
Don’t panic. Most “suspected” cases are resolved in the correction window (Nov–Dec 2026) – usually Aadhaar-bank seeding, income certificate or marks mismatch. Visit your college in-charge + district social welfare office with originals. Never pay agents for “un-suspect” setting.

5. UP Scholarship kab aayegi 2026-27?
DBT fund transfer is scheduled in January 2027 – Renewal around 16–25 Jan, Fresh around 27–31 Jan 2027. Money comes only after college + district approval. Check status on portal regularly.

6. How to check UP Scholarship status?
Login to scholarship.up.gov.in with OTR number + password > Application Status. Stages: Submitted → Verified by Institute → Forwarded → Approved → Fund Transferred. “Submitted” alone does NOT mean approved.