UP Scholarship 2026-27: Renewal Deadline October 15, Fresh Applications Open Till October 31; Check Eligibility

Students applying for the Uttar Pradesh Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme for the 2026–27 academic session should check the deadline for their specific course and application category. The renewal window for eligible students under the Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate category, also known as Dashmottar, closes on October 15, while fresh applicants can submit their forms until October 31.

Applications are processed through the Uttar Pradesh government's scholarship portal, scholarship.up.gov.in. Students should complete the prescribed application and verification steps within the relevant timeline.

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Important Dates

The schedule differs according to the applicant's course level and whether the application is fresh or a renewal.

The deadlines for Classes 9–12 listed above have already passed. Students should not assume that the October 15 and October 31 dates apply to every scholarship category. The current deadlines relate to the Dashmottar application schedule. [Source: Careers360 and the published 2026–27 schedule.]

Who Can Apply for the UP Scholarship?

The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible students from Uttar Pradesh who meet the relevant academic, domicile, income and other requirements. Depending on the scholarship category, eligible applicants may include students from General, Other Backward Classes (OBC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and minority communities.

The Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate category covers eligible students pursuing courses beyond Class 12, including undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, diplomas and ITI programmes.

Applicants must generally be domiciled in Uttar Pradesh and enrolled at a recognised educational institution. Final eligibility depends on the applicable scheme rules and the applicant's category and course.

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Income Eligibility

According to the published report, the annual family-income limits are:

General, OBC and minority-category students: Up to ₹2.5 lakh.

SC and ST students: Up to ₹2 lakh.

These figures should be checked against the current official notification for the applicant's particular scheme and category before submission. Income limits and other conditions can differ across scholarship schemes.

Students should also ensure that their academic records, domicile details, income certificate and other required information are accurate.

How to Apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27

Eligible Dashmottar applicants can follow these steps:

Visit the official UP Scholarship portal.

Open the student registration or login section.

Complete One Time Registration (OTR), if required by the portal.

Select the appropriate scholarship category and choose either the fresh or renewal option.

Enter the required personal, academic, income and bank details.

Complete the prescribed authentication and document requirements.

Review the application carefully and submit it.

Download or print the confirmation page and follow the instructions for institutional verification.

Students renewing an existing scholarship should check their previous application details and update the information required for the current academic session. A previous year's award does not automatically guarantee renewal.

Documents and Verification for UP Scholarship

Depending on the category and the instructions on the portal, applicants may need their Aadhaar details, domicile certificate, income certificate, caste or category certificate where applicable, previous examination marksheets, current course and fee details, bank account information and other supporting records.

Students should follow the official portal's instructions on Aadhaar authentication, bank-account requirements, document submission and institutional verification. Incomplete or incorrect information can delay processing.

When Will UP Scholarship Money Be Released?

Submitting an application does not guarantee payment. Applications must pass the required institutional and departmental verification and receive approval under the scheme's rules.

Students should track their application status through the official portal and check for any correction requests or pending verification steps. The disbursement schedule may differ between fresh and renewal applicants and across scholarship categories.

Where to Check Official UP Scholarship Updates

For the latest application dates, eligibility conditions, registration instructions and status updates, students should use the Uttar Pradesh government's official scholarship portal: scholarship.up.gov.in.

Applicants are advised to confirm their category-specific deadline before submitting their forms, particularly because the Class 9–12 schedule differs from the current Dashmottar schedule.