Every year around August, the same questions start in WhatsApp groups of UP students: “UP scholarship ka form kab bhara jayega?”, “Graduation walon ka form kab aayega?”, “Renewal ki last date kya hai?” And every year, some students miss the date by a day or two and lose a full year’s scholarship.
This year the forms are already open. Some deadlines are very close, and one of them is today. So let’s go through everything in simple words: the start date, the last date for each class, how to do registration and renewal, which documents you need, and when the money is likely to come.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 Overview
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | UP Pre-Matric (Purvdashm) and Post-Matric (Dashmottar) Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement |
| Run by | Social Welfare, Backward Class Welfare, Minority Welfare and Tribal departments, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Class 9 to 12 start date | 11 August 2026 |
| UG / PG / Diploma / ITI start date | 15 September 2026 |
| Class 9 to 12 fresh last date | 17 October 2026 (extended) |
| Dashmottar renewal last date | 15 October 2026 |
| Dashmottar fresh last date | 31 October 2026 |
| OTR (One Time Registration) | Compulsory |
| Application fee | None |
| Official portal | Click Here |
UP Scholarship 2026-27 Start Date (Form Kab Bhara Jayega?)
If you were waiting for the form, you don’t need to wait anymore. It has already started.
| Students | Form started on |
|---|---|
| Class 9 and 10 (Pre-matric) | 11 August 2026 |
| Class 11 and 12 (Intermediate) | 11 August 2026 |
| UG, PG, Diploma, ITI, Polytechnic, B.Ed and other courses (Dashmottar) | 15 September 2026 |
For UG and graduation students: Your form comes under “Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate” (Dashmottar). It opened on 15 September 2026.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 Last Date
The dates below are from the schedules reported in the news. Class 9 to 12 dates were extended twice because of portal problems and wrong school “master data”. In Kanpur alone, more than 60,000 students could not apply on time.
Class 9 to 12 (Revised Dates)
| Step | Renewal (Class 10 and 12) | Fresh (Class 9 and 11) |
|---|---|---|
| Online form last date | 15 October 2026 | 17 October 2026 |
| Final print | With the form | 19 October 2026 |
| Hard copy to school | With the form | 22 October 2026 |
| School checks biometric, marks and attendance | 20 October 2026 | 26 October 2026 |
| Payment (expected) | Around 4 November 2026 | Reports differ: 20 November 2026 or late January 2027 |
UG, PG, Diploma and Other Courses (Dashmottar)
| Step | Renewal | Fresh |
|---|---|---|
| Online form | 15 September to 15 October 2026 | 15 September to 31 October 2026 |
| Final print | With the form | 2 November 2026 |
| Hard copy to college | 15 October 2026 | 4 November 2026 |
| College verification | Up to 25 October 2026 | Up to early November 2026 |
| Correction window | 21 November to 20 December 2026 | 6 to 31 December 2026 |
| Payment (expected) | Reports differ: December 2026 or January 2027 | Reports differ: December 2026 or January 2027 |
Important: Today (15 October) is the last date for Dashmottar renewal. No extension had been announced at the time of writing. If you have not renewed yet, do it today, then check the portal’s notice board for any extension.
Who Can Apply for UP Scholarship?
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Residence | Permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh |
| Institution | Studying in a recognised school, college or institute |
| Family income (SC / ST) | Up to ₹2.5 lakh a year |
| Family income (General, OBC, Minority) | Up to ₹2 lakh a year |
| Attendance | At least 75% (now strictly checked for Dashmottar) |
| Result | Failed students should not apply |
| Bank account | In the student’s own name, Aadhaar-linked (seeded) and NPCI-mapped |
Note: Most reports give the income limits above. One newspaper printed them the other way round. The income limit shown on the portal for your category is the one that counts.
How Much Money Do You Get?
The amount depends on your category, your course group and whether you are a day scholar or a hosteller. Many students also get their college fee paid back (fee reimbursement). These amounts are as published in guides. Your exact amount is fixed by the department.
Post-Matric (SC, ST and General): Per Year
| Course group | Day scholar | Hosteller |
|---|---|---|
| Group I (professional courses like MBBS, B.Tech) | ₹7,000 | ₹13,500 |
| Group II | ₹6,500 | ₹9,500 |
| Group III (most graduation courses) | ₹3,000 | ₹6,000 |
| Group IV (Class 11 and 12 and similar) | ₹2,500 | ₹4,000 |
Post-Matric (OBC and Minority): Per Month
| Course group | Day scholar | Hosteller |
|---|---|---|
| Group I | ₹550 | ₹1,200 |
| Group II | ₹530 | ₹820 |
| Group III | ₹300 | ₹570 |
| Group IV | ₹230 | ₹380 |
Pre-Matric (Class 9 and 10)
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| SC | ₹3,500 a year (day scholar) or ₹7,000 (hosteller) |
| OBC | ₹150 a month plus ₹750 a year |
| ST and Minority | ₹225 a month plus ₹750 a year |
| General | ₹3,000 a year |
UP Scholarship Required Documents
Keep these ready before you open the form. Most students lose time because one certificate is old or the bank account is not linked.
- Aadhaar card and a mobile number that is working
- OTR number
- UP domicile (niwas) certificate
- Income certificate, new one in the prescribed format
- Caste certificate, if you are SC, ST or OBC (new one)
- Marksheet of the previous class
- Fee receipt of this session (including the non-refundable fee)
- Enrolment or registration number of your college / board
- Bank passbook of an Aadhaar-seeded account in your name
- Recent passport-size photo
- For renewal: Last year’s registration number
OTR Kya Hai? (One Time Registration)
OTR is a one-time registration that every student must complete before the scholarship form. You do it once, and the same OTR number is used in future years.
- Open the UP scholarship portal and click on OTR / One Time Registration.
- Accept the declaration and verify your mobile number with OTP.
- Enter your Aadhaar details and complete e-KYC (through DigiLocker).
- Your OTR number is generated. Save it safely.
Warning: A student can have only one OTR. Making two OTRs can get you debarred. If you forgot your OTR, use the “Forgot OTR” option on the portal instead of making a new one.
UP Scholarship Registration 2026-27: Step-by-Step (Fresh Students)
- Open the UP scholarship portal. To open it directly, Click Here.
- Complete your OTR (as explained above).
- Go to Student section and choose Registration. Select your scheme: Pre-Matric (9-10), Post-Matric Intermediate (11-12), or Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (UG, PG, etc.).
- Fill in your personal, education, fee and bank details carefully.
- Submit and lock the form.
- Take the final print. It may become available a few days after you submit.
- Sign it and give the hard copy with documents to your school or college. Take a receipt.
- Your institution will do a biometric check and forward your form.
UP Scholarship Renewal Kaise Kare?
If you got the scholarship last year, you must renew it this year. Renewal is quicker than a fresh form.
- Open the renewal login for your scheme. For Dashmottar renewal, Click Here.
- Log in with last year’s registration number, date of birth and password.
- Complete Aadhaar authentication with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile.
- Update your course year, last year’s marks and fee details.
- Upload the fee receipt and lock the form.
- Take the final print, sign it and give it to your institution.
- Check your status regularly. If there is an objection, correct it and lock the form again.
UP Scholarship Kab Aayega? (Payment Release Date)
Money comes only after your form passes school / college, district and NIC checks. It is sent through PFMS to your Aadhaar-linked account.
- Class 10 and 12 renewal: Expected around 4 November 2026
- Class 9 and 11 fresh: Reports say 20 November 2026 or late January 2027
- UG / PG renewal and fresh: Reports say December 2026 or January 2027
For the 2025-26 session, CM Yogi Adityanath sent more than ₹148 crore to about 4.6 lakh students on 3 October 2026. Here is how that one payment was split:
How to Check Payment Status
- Log in on scholarship.up.gov.in and check your application status.
- For payment, open PFMS. To open it directly, Click Here.
- Click “Know Your Payments”, enter your bank name and account number, and verify with OTP.
Why UP Scholarship Forms Get Rejected
| Mistake | How to avoid it |
|---|---|
| Name or date of birth in Aadhaar does not match the high school certificate | Correct Aadhaar first, then apply |
| Bank account not Aadhaar-seeded or NPCI-mapped | Ask your bank to link Aadhaar and enable DBT |
| Same mobile number used in another student’s form | Use your own or a parent’s number only |
| Hard copy not given to the institution | Submit it before the last date and take a receipt |
| Old income or caste certificate | Use a newly issued certificate |
| Wrong fee amount | Copy the fee exactly from your fee receipt |
| No reply when the form is marked “suspected” | Check your status often and respond on time |
UP Scholarship Sarkari Result: A Small Note
Many students search “UP scholarship sarkari result”. Sites like that only share news. The form, status and payment are only on scholarship.up.gov.in and pfms.nic.in. There are also look-alike websites with spellings very close to the official one. Always check the address bar before you type your Aadhaar or bank details.
UP Scholarship Helpline Numbers
| Department | Contact |
|---|---|
| Social Welfare (SC and General) | 0522-3538700 (9:30 AM to 6 PM, working days) |
| Backward Class Welfare (OBC) | 1800-180-5131 (toll-free), 0522-2288861 |
| Minority Welfare | Check the “Contact Us” page of the portal (different numbers are listed in different guides) |
| District help | District Social Welfare, Backward Class Welfare or Minority Welfare Officer of your district |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the UP scholarship 2026-27 start date?
Class 9 to 12 forms started on 11 August 2026. UG, PG, diploma and other courses (Dashmottar) started on 15 September 2026.
What is the UP scholarship 2026-27 last date?
For Class 9 to 12 fresh students, it is 17 October 2026 (extended). For Dashmottar, the renewal last date is 15 October 2026 and the fresh last date is 31 October 2026.
What is the UP scholarship start date for UG students?
UG and graduation students apply under Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate. The form started on 15 September 2026.
What is the UP scholarship renewal last date 2026?
For UG / PG renewal, it is 15 October 2026. For Class 10 and 12 renewal, it was also 15 October 2026 after the extension.
UP scholarship renewal kaise kare?
Open the renewal login, log in with last year’s registration number, complete Aadhaar OTP authentication, update your marks and fee, lock the form, and give the print to your institution.
UP scholarship ka form kab bhara jayega?
It is already open. Fill it before your last date: 17 October for Class 9 and 11 fresh students, and 31 October for UG / PG fresh students.
Which documents are required for UP scholarship 2026?
You need Aadhaar, OTR number, domicile, income and caste certificates (new), previous marksheet, fee receipt, bank passbook of an Aadhaar-seeded account and a photo.
Is OTR compulsory for UP scholarship?
Yes. Every student must complete OTR with Aadhaar e-KYC before filling the form. Make only one OTR.
UP scholarship kab aayega?
Reports say Class 10 and 12 renewal money may come around 4 November 2026. Other students may get it between November 2026 and January 2027, after verification.
What is the income limit for UP scholarship?
It is up to ₹2.5 lakh a year for SC and ST students, and up to ₹2 lakh for General, OBC and Minority students.
Is there any fee to apply for UP scholarship?
No. The form is free. Do not pay anyone to “approve” your scholarship.
Sources
- Amar Ujala (14 October 2026): UP Scholarship 2026-27 renewal last date and eligibility
- ETV Bharat and Amar Ujala Kanpur (13 October 2026): Class 9 to 12 deadline extended to 17 October
- Lalluram: revised Class 9 to 12 schedule
- Careers360 and PW: Dashmottar schedule, amounts, documents and OTR process
- MMMUT university notice: OTR rules and one-OTR warning
- Times Now Hindi and Business Today (3 October 2026): ₹148 crore payment to 4.6 lakh students
- Official portal: scholarship.up.gov.in
Important Links
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| What You Need | Link |
|---|---|
| Application Form (UP Scholarship Portal) | Click Here |
| Official Site (UP Scholarship) | Click Here |
| Dashmottar Fresh Login | Click Here |
| Dashmottar Renewal Login | Click Here |
| Payment Check (PFMS) | Click Here |
| National Scholarship Portal | Click Here |
| Free Laptop Yojana 2026 | Click Here |
| Students Schemes | Click Here |
| Home Page | Click Here |
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