UP Scholarship Registration 2026-27

The UP Scholarship 2026-27 application dates have been announced for eligible students across Uttar Pradesh. Students can apply for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships from August 11 to August 25, 2026. Meanwhile, the application process for the Dashmottar Scholarship (Except Class 11 & 12) will be open from September 15 to October 15, 2026.

These scholarships are administered by the Social Welfare Department, Backward Classes Welfare Department and Minority Welfare Department of the Government of Uttar Pradesh. They provide financial assistance to students from SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and minority communities, supporting learners enrolled in secondary, higher secondary, undergraduate, and professional courses.

UP Scholarship Registration 2026-27 – Key Dates

When does the UP scholarship registration start? When can a student proceed with a UP scholarship application? Are there any other important dates to remember? The table below provides detailed answers to all these questions. It includes important dates for scholarship applications and corrections for the academic year 2026-27.

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Application Dates: Dashmottar Scholarship (Except Class 11 & 12) – Renewal

Particulars	Start Date	Last Date
Preparation of master data by the educational institution	July 22, 2026	August 15, 2026
Verification of fees, etc. by the University/Affiliating Agency	July 23, 2026	August 30, 2026
Master Data Verification	July 25, 2026	September 14, 2026
Scrutiny by NIC	November 06, 2026	November 20, 2026
Transfer of Funds	December 01, 2026	December 10, 2026
Verification of suspicious/erroneous data against actual data and its rectification	November 21, 2026	December 20, 2026
Re-scrutiny by NIC and display on district login	December 21, 2026	December 31, 2026
Transfer of Funds	January 16, 2027	January 25, 2027

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Application Dates: Dashmottar Scholarship (Except Class 11 & 12) – Fresh Applications

Particulars	Start Date	Last Date
Registration / Online Application by Fresh Students	September 15, 2026	October 31, 2026
Final Printout by Students	September 16, 2026	November 02, 2026
Submission of hard copy with required attachments to the educational institution	September 16, 2026	November 04, 2026
Online verification and forwarding of application form by the educational institution	September 16, 2026	November 10, 2026
Verification of genuine students and blocking of ineligible students, courses, and institutions by the University/Affiliating Agency	September 16, 2026	November 25, 2026
Scrutiny by NIC	November 26, 2026	December 05, 2026
Demand Creation	December 16, 2026	December 20, 2026
Transfer of Funds	December 21, 2026	December 31, 2026
Verification of suspicious/erroneous data against actual data and its rectification	December 06, 2026	December 31, 2026
Re-scrutiny by NIC	January 01, 2027	January 10, 2027
Demand Creation	January 21, 2027	January 25, 2027
Transfer of Funds	January 27, 2027	January 31, 2027

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates: Pre and Post-Matric Scholarships (Renewal)

Particulars	Start Date	Last Date
Preparation of master data by the educational institution	July 22, 2026	August 05, 2026
Verification by the District School Inspector	July 23, 2026	August 09, 2026
Marking of private schools registered on the NSP portal for minority communities	July 23, 2026	August 10, 2026
Renewal of application form by students and submission of hard copy to the institute	August 11, 2026	August 25, 2026
Biometric authentication of students by the school, entry of marks, total marks, attendance, cancellation of ineligible students’ data, verification of eligible students’ data, and forwarding online	August 11, 2026	August 30, 2026
Verification of genuine students by the District School Inspector	August 31, 2026	September 10, 2026
Scrutiny by NIC	September 11, 2026	September 17, 2026
Transfer of Funds	September 29, 2026	October 05, 2026
Verification of suspicious/erroneous data against actual data and its rectification	September 17, 2026	October 10, 2026
Re-scrutiny by NIC and display on district login	October 10, 2026	October 15, 2026
Transfer of Funds	October 25, 2026	October 31, 2027

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates: Pre and Post-Matric Scholarships Fresh Applications

Particulars	Start Date	Last Date
Registration / Online Application by Fresh Students	August 11, 2026	September 21, 2026
Final Printout by Students	August 11, 2026	September 30, 2026
Submission of hard copy with required attachments to the school	August 12, 2026	October 05, 2026
Online verification and forwarding of application form by the school	August 13, 2026	October 15, 2026
Verification of genuine students by the District School Inspector	October 16, 2026	November 05, 2026
Scrutiny by NIC	November 06, 2026	November 15, 2026
Re-scrutiny by NIC	December 15, 2026	December 21, 2026
Transfer of Funds	January 25, 2027	January 31, 2027

Key Statistics of UP Scholarship Registration

Particulars	Total Registration
2025-26	89,89,714
2024-25	7,77,632
2023-24	13,25,834

UP Scholarship Registration 2026-27 – Eligibility Criteria

Before starting the UP scholarship registration process, it is essential to understand the key eligibility criteria for each scholarship category. These criteria are primarily based on the applicant’s current level of education and the family’s annual income. Whether enrolled in school or pursuing higher education, meeting these conditions is crucial for successful application. The table given below highlights the key eligibility criteria for each category of scholarship available on the UP scholarship portal.

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
Pre-matric Scholarship For ST/SC/General Category	Students belonging to SC/ST/General category who are studying in Class 9 and 10 can apply. The family income should be less than ₹1 Lakh per annum.
Post matric Intermediate Scholarship For ST/SC/General Category	Students belonging to SC/ST/General category who are studying in Class 11 & 12 can apply. The annual family income from all sources must be below ₹2,00,000 for General candidates and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST candidates.
Post matric (Other than Intermediate) Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category	Students belonging to SC/ST/General category who are studying in Class 11 & 12 can apply. The annual family income from all sources must be below ₹2,00,000 for General candidates and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST candidates.
Post matric Other State Scholarship for ST, SC, General Category	Students belonging to SC/ST/General category and are studying in Class 11 or above can apply. The annual family income from all sources must be below ₹2,00,000 for General candidates and ₹2,50,000 for SC/ST candidates.

UP Scholarship Registration 2026-27 – Registration Procedure

To ensure successful application for a UP scholarship, the applicants need to begin with UP scholarship registration. Here is a step-wise description of the UP scholarship registration process –

Step 1: First, visit the UP Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Online System. (scholarship.up.gov.in/index.aspx)

Step 2: Go to the “Student” section and click on “Registration”.

Step 3: Select the appropriate category and scholarship you want to apply for out of the following sections:

1. Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh (For ST, SC, General Category)

Pre-Matric (Fresh)
Post-Matric Intermediate (Fresh)
Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh)
Post-Matric Other State (Fresh)

2. Backward Class Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh (For OBC Category)

Pre-Matric (Fresh)
Post-Matric Intermediate (Fresh)
Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh)

3. Minority Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh (For Minority Category: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)

Pre-Matric (Fresh)
Post-Matric Intermediate (Fresh)
Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Fresh)

4. Social Welfare Department, Uttar Pradesh (For children studying in Class 9 & 10 whose parents/guardians are engaged in unclean professions)

Pre-Matric (Fresh)

Step 4: An application form will appear. Fill in all required details like district, institution, category/caste, religion, the name of the applicant, date of birth, gender, mobile number, email id, password, etc.

Step 5: Submit the UP scholarship registration form by clicking the “Submit” button.

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Application Process – Steps to Apply Online

Once you are successfully registered at the UP scholarship portal, you will receive your registration details on the registered mobile number and email id. You can further continue the UP scholarship application by logging in to the portal using your registration number, date of birth and password. The steps that you need to follow for application include –

Step 1: Visit the UP scholarship portal.

Step 2: Go to “Student” section and select the respective login of scholarship for which you are applying out of the following –

Prematric Student Login (Fresh)
Prematric Student Login (Renewal)
Intermediate Student Login (Fresh)
Intermediate Student Login (Renewal)
Post-Matric Other than Intermediate Student Login (Fresh)
Post-Matric Other than Intermediate Student Login (Renewal)
Post matric Other State Student Login (Fresh)
Post matric Other State Student Login (Renewal)

Step 3: Enter your registration number, date of birth and password to enter the dashboard.

Step 4: Click on the ‘Submit’ button to make a successful UP scholarship login.

Step 5: After successful login, proceed to apply for the scholarship online.

Also read: UP Scholarship Login

UP Scholarship Portal – Correction

Each year, the UP Scholarship Portal provides students with an opportunity to correct errors in their submitted online applications. For the academic year 2026-2027, the correction window opens in the last week of January 2026 to the first week of February 2026. Students applying for any scholarship, whether fresh or renewal, can make the necessary corrections during this specified period. It is important to note that the correction timelines for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships may differ.

Also refer to: UP Scholarship Correction

FAQs

आवेदन शुरू करने से पहले किन दस्तावेजों की आवश्यकता होती है?

आवेदन से पहले आधार कार्ड, निवास प्रमाण पत्र, आय प्रमाण पत्र, शैक्षणिक प्रमाण पत्र, बैंक खाता विवरण और पासपोर्ट साइज फोटो तैयार रखें।

What are the common reasons leading to application rejection?

Common reasons include incomplete document uploads, mismatched details, exceeding income limits, or applying from an unregistered institution. Carefully review the form before submission.

What steps are required to initiate the online registration?

Visit the UP Scholarship portal, go to the 'Student' section on the homepage, and click on the 'Registration' option to begin the registration process.

How can the status of an application be tracked online?

Go to the portal's 'Status' tab, select the application year, enter your registration number and date of birth, and click 'Search' to view your application status.

How can an applicant verify if their institution is registered on the portal?

Click on the 'Institute' tab > 'University/Affiliating Agencies Login', choose the university type, enter login details, and check the dropdown list to verify institution registration.