Last Updated: 7 October 2026 | Reviewed by: Team DigiDisha (Education Mentors, Ghaziabad, UP)
Official Website: scholarship.up.gov.in – Always verify dates from the official portal only.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 is the Uttar Pradesh government’s fee reimbursement + scholarship scheme for UP domicile students of Class 9 to PhD (General, OBC, SC, ST, Minority). For 2026-27, Class 9-12 applications are closed, but Dashmottar (UG, PG, Diploma, ITI) Fresh applications are open from 15 Sept to 31 Oct 2026 and Renewal till 15 Oct 2026 on scholarship.up.gov.in. Amount ranges from ₹3,000 (pre-matric) to full fee reimbursement for Dashmottar, paid via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts. DigiDisha.com gives free form-filling guidance to students.
Overview: What is UP Scholarship? – Simple, Honest Explanation
Let’s be honest. For lakhs of families in Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Kanpur, Meerut, Gorakhpur – college fees of ₹20,000 to ₹80,000 per year is a big burden. Many bright students drop out after 12th just because of fees.
UP Scholarship (Samaj Kalyan Scholarship) is the UP Government’s promise that no child stops studying due to money. Every year the Social Welfare, Backward Classes Welfare and Minority Welfare Departments give scholarship + full/partial fee reimbursement to 25 lakh+ students studying in UP – from Class 9 to BA, BSc, BCom, MA, BTech, Polytechnic, ITI, BEd, BTC, Nursing and PhD.
And the best part? The form is 100% free. No government fee. Money comes directly to YOUR bank account via DBT – no middleman.
But every year, 3-4 lakh forms get rejected – not because students are ineligible, but because of small mistakes: Aadhaar-bank not linked, wrong income certificate, name spelling mismatch, or cyber cafe fraud. That’s why DigiDisha.com – Sahi Disha, Sahi Scholarship – created this free guide.
We don’t charge for scholarship help. We don’t fill forms using your OTP without permission. We teach you to fill it correctly yourself in 30 minutes, so your hard-earned scholarship never gets stuck.
Our Promise: Free, correct, updated information linked to scholarship.up.gov.in official notices. If your form has a mistake, we’ll tell you honestly. If your scholarship is stuck, we’ll tell you the real correction window – not false “setting” promises.
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 Table: UP Scholarship 2026-27 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 Sept 2026 |
| Fresh Last Date | 21 Sept 2026 – CLOSED | 21 Sept 2026 – CLOSED | 31 Oct 2026 – OPEN |
| Renewal Last Date | 25 Aug 2026 – CLOSED | 25 Aug 2026 – CLOSED | 15 Oct 2026 – CLOSING SOON |
| Hard Copy to College | Sept 2026 | Sept 2026 | 16 Sept – 4 Nov 2026 |
| Correction Window | Dec 2026 | Dec 2026 | Nov–Dec 2026 (tentative) |
| Fund Transfer (DBT) | Jan 2027 | 25–31 Jan 2027 | Renewal: 16–25 Jan 2027, Fresh: 27–31 Jan 2027 |
Urgent Alert (7 Oct 2026): If you are in BA, BSc, BCom, MA, BTech, Polytechnic, ITI, BEd, Nursing – your Renewal last date is 15 OCTOBER (only 8 days left!) and Fresh last date is 31 OCTOBER 2026. Renewal students also need biometric authentication at college. Don’t wait – portal slows in last week.
Types of UP Scholarship – Which One is For You? (Courses Covered)
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.
DigiDisha Help: Free status-check guidance + correction-window alert (Dec 2026)
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.
DigiDisha Help: Free 12th + SSC/Banking foundation guidance for scholarship students
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
DigiDisha Help: Free form-filling video + document checklist + college hard-copy guidance + biometric help
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.
DigiDisha Help: Free category-selection guidance (many students select wrong category and get rejected)
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!
DigiDisha Free Support for Scholarship Students: Scholarship form help (free) + Free SSC/GD/CHSL demo classes for 12th-pass & graduate scholarship holders + Free PYQ e-books. Because scholarship pays your fees – and we help you get a Sarkari Naukri after degree. WhatsApp “SCHOLARSHIP” to DigiDisha.com support.
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. Online-only form = rejected.
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: Upload 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 – old 2024/2025 may be rejected |
| 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 |
Why Students Trust DigiDisha.com? (Our EEAT Story)
Scholarship is a trust-sensitive topic – one wrong advice and a poor student loses ₹30,000. We take this seriously.
1. Experience: Our team is based in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. We have helped 3,000+ UP students with scholarship + SSC guidance in offline centres before starting DigiDisha online.
2. Expertise: We track every official notice on scholarship.up.gov.in – dates, correction windows, DBT schedules – and explain them in simple Hindi. No copy-paste of old 2024 dates like many blogs.
3. Authoritativeness: Every date and rule on this page is linked to official portal notices and reputed news sources. We clearly mark tentative dates as tentative.
4. Trustworthiness:
- Scholarship guidance is 100% free – we earn from optional SSC courses, never from scholarship forms
- We never ask for your OTP, bank password or Aadhaar biometric
- We openly say when applications are CLOSED (like Class 9-12 now) instead of fake “apply now” buttons
- Full contact, address and policies on our Contact Us page
DigiDisha.com is a private education guidance platform from UP, for UP students. We are NOT a government website.
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.
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