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The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System is accepting 2026-27 applications: students in graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other Dashmottar courses can apply fresh until 31 October 2026 on the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in, with the money reaching Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts by Direct Benefit Transfer.

Fresh: 31 Oct 2026 · 8 days left Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Government of Uttar Pradesh
Award
Post-matric scholarships of roughly Rs.230 to Rs.1,200 per month (course- and category-dependent) and pre-matric assistance of Rs.3,000 to Rs.7,000 per year. The state recently transferred over Rs.148 crore in scholarship and fee-reimbursement funds to more than 4.60 lakh students. Payment is by Direct Benefit Transfer after institute and district verification.
Eligible
Students who fulfil Uttar Pradesh domicile requirements and are enrolled in eligible schools, colleges, universities, diploma or ITI institutions. Open to General, OBC, SC, ST and minority students, each with its own conditions: family income up to Rs.2 lakh per year for General and OBC candidates, and up to Rs.2.5 lakh for SC and ST candidates. Students need a bank account in their own name seeded with Aadhaar.
How
Apply online at the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in: complete the One-Time Registration where applicable, choose the correct category (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric Intermediate, or Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate/Dashmottar), select Fresh or Renewal, fill details carefully, upload documents, submit, print the form and submit the hard copy to the institution where required.
Deadline
Dashmottar (UG, PG, diploma, ITI and other courses): fresh applications till 31 October 2026; renewal till 15 October 2026. The Class 9 to 12 windows for 2026-27 have already closed (fresh till 21 September, renewal till 25 August 2026).
Fine print
The application window opened on 15 September 2026 for Dashmottar. Choosing the wrong category or the wrong Fresh/Renewal option is the most common reason forms get rejected — match the option to your situation before submitting.

About the scheme

The UP Scholarship — formally the Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System — is the state government’s umbrella program for student financial aid, run on the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in. It covers pre-matric and post-matric students across General, SC, ST, OBC and minority categories, from Class 9 upward through graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other courses. For the 2026-27 session the state has already moved more than Rs.148 crore to over 4.60 lakh students under the scheme.

Applications are organised into three broad categories: Pre-Matric (Classes 9 and 10), Post-Matric Intermediate (Classes 11 and 12), and Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate — better known as Dashmottar — covering graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other qualifying courses. Each category has its own window, and fresh and renewal applicants have different deadlines, so the first job is to identify exactly which box you fall into.

Eligibility

  • fulfil the Uttar Pradesh domicile requirements applicable to the scholarship category (students studying at eligible institutions outside UP may be covered under specific provisions — check the portal instructions).
  • Be enrolled in an eligible school, college, university, diploma, ITI or other recognised institution for the 2026-27 session.
  • Belong to one of the covered groups: General, OBC, SC, ST or minority communities, meeting the conditions prescribed for that group.
  • Meet the family income ceiling: up to Rs.2 lakh per year for General and OBC candidates, and up to Rs.2.5 lakh per year for SC and ST candidates.
  • Hold a bank account in your own name, seeded with your Aadhaar number — the scholarship is paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.
  • Pre-Matric covers Classes 9–10; Post-Matric Intermediate covers Classes 11–12; Dashmottar covers UG, PG, diploma, ITI and other qualifying courses.

Benefits

  • Post-matric: roughly Rs.230 to Rs.1,200 per month, varying by course and category.
  • Pre-matric: roughly Rs.3,000 to Rs.7,000 per year (for example, around Rs.3,500 for SC day scholars and Rs.7,000 for residential candidates; around Rs.3,000 per year for General category).
  • Fee reimbursement provisions for eligible categories, alongside the scholarship itself.
  • Payment by Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) straight to the student’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account, after institute and district verification.
  • Applications, uploads and status tracking are all handled on the single official portal — no agents or intermediaries are needed.

Documents required

  • Aadhaar card (and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details).
  • Previous year’s marksheet / academic records.
  • Income certificate proving the family income ceiling for your category.
  • Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC applicants) or minority declaration, as applicable.
  • Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh.
  • Admission proof — fee receipt, admission letter or bonafide certificate for 2026-27.
  • Registration/OTR details — keep your registration number safe for login and status checks.

How to apply

  1. Identify your category and typeAre you Pre-Matric (9–10), Post-Matric Intermediate (11–12) or Dashmottar (UG/PG/diploma/ITI)? And are you a fresh applicant or a renewal? The deadlines differ — Dashmottar fresh closes 31 October 2026, renewal closed 15 October 2026.
  2. Open the official portalGo to scholarship.up.gov.in — the only genuine site. Ignore lookalike domains and anyone asking for money to apply.
  3. Complete One-Time RegistrationFinish the OTR process where applicable and keep the registration number and login details safe.
  4. Choose the right optionsSelect your scholarship category, then the Fresh or Renewal option, exactly matching your situation.
  5. Fill, upload and submitEnter personal and academic details carefully, upload the required documents, submit the form, and take a printout.
  6. Submit the hard copy to your institutionWherever required, hand the printed form to your school or college so institute-level verification can proceed, then track the status online.

FAQs

What is the last date for UP Scholarship 2026-27?

For Dashmottar (UG, PG, diploma, ITI and other courses): 31 October 2026 for fresh applicants; renewal closed on 15 October 2026. The Class 9 to 12 windows are already closed for 2026-27.

Where do I apply? Is there any fee?

Only on the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in. The application is free — the scheme needs no agents, and nobody can charge you for it.

What is the income limit?

Up to Rs.2 lakh per year for General and OBC candidates, and up to Rs.2.5 lakh per year for SC and ST candidates.

How much money will I get?

Roughly Rs.230 to Rs.1,200 per month for post-matric students and Rs.3,000 to Rs.7,000 per year for pre-matric students, depending on course and category, plus fee-reimbursement provisions where applicable.

How is the money paid?

By Direct Benefit Transfer into your own Aadhaar-seeded bank account, after your institute and the district verify the application.

I missed the renewal deadline of 15 October. Can I still apply as fresh?

No — fresh and renewal are distinct tracks with separate eligibility. Applying under the wrong option is one of the most common reasons forms are rejected.

Verified 23 Oct 2026: jagranjosh.com (14–16 days ago, three articles) — Dashmottar window opened 15 Sep 2026, fresh till 31 Oct 2026, renewal till 15 Oct 2026; Classes 9–12 windows closed (fresh 21 Sep, renewal 25 Aug 2026); post-matric Rs.230–1,200/month, pre-matric Rs.3,000–7,000/year; business-standard.com (16 days ago) — official portal accepting Dashmottar applications, OTR process, category selection, hard-copy submission; educationtimes.com (17 days ago) — Rs.148 crore transferred to 4.60+ lakh students, General/OBC/SC/ST/minority coverage; dainiknewslive.in (17 days ago) — income ceilings (Rs.2L General/OBC, Rs.2.5L SC/ST), Aadhaar-seeded DBT. Queue title "UP Scholarship 2023-24 Online Apply | Scholarship UP Online" retitled to the live 2026-27 session.

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