UP Scholarship 2026-27: Post-Matric Applications Open till 31 October, Renewal by 15 October
UP post-matric scholarship applications for 2026-27 are open from 15 September to 31 October 2026, with renewals closing 15 October. Full schedule, scholarship amounts, income limits, OTR requirement and the hard-copy rule that decides payment.
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UP Scholarship 2026-27: Post-Matric Window Open
The Uttar Pradesh scholarship and fee reimbursement cycle for 2026-27 is running on scholarship.up.gov.in. The post-matric (Dashmottar) fresh application window is open from 15 September to 31 October 2026, and renewals close earlier, on 15 October 2026.
The pre-matric window for Classes 9 and 10 ran from 11 August to 21 September 2026 and is effectively closed.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Portal | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Departments | Samaj Kalyan (SC/ST/General), Pichhda Varg Kalyan (OBC), Alpsankhyak Kalyan (Minority) |
| Post-matric fresh | 15 September to 31 October 2026 |
| Renewal | 15 September to 15 October 2026 |
| Institution verification | 15 September to 25 October 2026 |
| University / district scrutiny | Up to 5 November 2026 |
| Disbursement (DBT) | 1 to 10 December 2026 |
Full Schedule for 2026-27
| Stage | Dates |
|---|---|
| Pre-matric (Class 9-10) fresh | 11 August to 21 September 2026 |
| Post-matric / Dashmottar fresh | 15 September to 31 October 2026 |
| Renewal (all levels) | 15 September to 15 October 2026 |
| Institution verification | 15 September to 25 October 2026 |
| Hard copy submission to institution | From 16 September; for Dashmottar fresh up to 4 November 2026 |
| University and district scrutiny | Up to 5 November 2026 |
| Money credited by DBT | 1 to 10 December 2026 |
Scholarship Amounts
Pre-matric (Class 9 and 10)
- General: about ₹3,000 a year
- SC/ST day scholars ₹3,500 a year; hostellers ₹7,000 a year
- OBC and Minority: ₹150 a month plus ₹750 a year
Post-matric (Class 11-12 and above)
- General, SC and ST day scholars: about ₹7,000 a year; hostellers up to ₹13,500 a year, plus reimbursement of approved non-refundable fees
- OBC and Minority day scholars: ₹230 to ₹550 a month; hostellers ₹380 to ₹1,200 a month
Income Limit
| Category | Annual family income limit |
|---|---|
| Pre-matric, all categories | ₹2.50 lakh |
| Post-matric, General, OBC, Minority | ₹2.00 lakh |
| Post-matric, SC, ST | ₹2.50 lakh |
The applicant must be a UP domicile studying in a recognised institution in Uttar Pradesh.
What Changed This Cycle
- The cycle now runs on One Time Registration (OTR). You register once with Aadhaar e-KYC, and the same OTR number is reused for fresh and renewal applications in later years. One OTR per student, duplicate registrations cause rejection.
- Pre-matric and post-matric now have clearly separated windows rather than one combined deadline, with pre-matric closing in September and post-matric at the end of October.
How to Apply
- Complete OTR with Aadhaar e-KYC on scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Choose Fresh or Renewal, and the correct category and level. Getting this wrong is a common cause of rejection.
- Fill in personal, academic, income, caste and Aadhaar-linked bank details.
- Upload the photograph (JPEG, up to about 20 KB) and the required documents.
- Final submit and print the completed form.
- Submit the printout to your school or college along with the income certificate, caste certificate, fee receipt, marksheets, Aadhaar and bank passbook copy, for Dashmottar fresh applications, by 4 November 2026.
- Track progress under Status on the portal. Money is credited by DBT in the first ten days of December.
Points That Decide Whether You Get Paid
- The hard copy matters. In UP, an online submission alone is not enough, the printed form must reach your institution within the prescribed time. This is the single most common reason UP students lose their scholarship despite applying.
- Your bank account must be Aadhaar-linked, or the DBT credit will fail.
- Income certificate must be current and from the competent revenue authority.
- Renewal candidates should not apply as Fresh, and the reverse.
Helpline
| Department | Number |
|---|---|
| Samaj Kalyan / Backward Class Welfare | 18001805131 |
| Minority Welfare | 18001805229 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for UP post-matric scholarship 2026-27? 31 October 2026 for fresh applications and 15 October 2026 for renewals.
Q2. Is the pre-matric window still open? No. It ran from 11 August to 21 September 2026.
Q3. What is the income limit? ₹2 lakh for General, OBC and Minority post-matric applicants, and ₹2.5 lakh for SC and ST, with ₹2.5 lakh across categories in pre-matric.
Q4. Do I need to submit a printed form? Yes. The printout must be submitted to your institution, for Dashmottar fresh applicants, by 4 November 2026.
Q5. When will the money come? DBT credit is scheduled between 1 and 10 December 2026.
Q6. Is OTR compulsory? Yes, with Aadhaar e-KYC, and only one OTR per student.
Q7. Where do I check my status? Under the Status section on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Conclusion
The UP post-matric window is open until 31 October 2026, and renewals close on 15 October. Complete your OTR, apply under the right category, and, most importantly, get the printed form to your institution in time. In Uttar Pradesh, that last step is what decides whether the money actually arrives in December.
Disclaimer: Verified as of 20 September 2026 against the UP scholarship timetable as reproduced by reliable education portals. The hard-copy and disbursement dates come from single sources. UP frequently extends these deadlines, confirm on scholarship.up.gov.in before relying on any date here.