The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship 2026-27 application process is currently open for students applying under the Post-Matric other than Intermediate, also known as Dashmottar, category.Students pursuing graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses can apply through the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in. The application window for this category opened on September 15, 2026.For renewal candidates, the last date to apply is October 15, 2026. Fresh candidates can submit their applications until October 31, 2026.Students should check which application category applies to them before submitting the form.
Who can apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?
The scheme covers different levels of education.
- Pre-Matric: Students studying in Classes 9 and 10.
- Post-Matric Intermediate: Students studying in Classes 11 and 12.
- Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate/Dashmottar: Students pursuing graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses.
The scholarship scheme covers eligible students from General, Other Backward Class (OBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST) and minority communities, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 : How to apply
Students can follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Complete the required One Time Registration (OTR) process, where applicable.
- Select the relevant scholarship category.
- Choose the fresh or renewal application option.
- Enter the required details carefully.
- Upload or provide the required documents.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout of the submitted application.
- Submit the required hard copy to the concerned institution, wherever required.
Direct link here.Students should make sure that the details entered in the application are correct before submitting the form.
What happens after applying?
After submission, applications go through institutional and other prescribed verification and scrutiny stages. Eligible and approved students receive the scholarship amount through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into their bank accounts.Students who are applying under the Dashmottar category should keep the October 15 deadline for renewal applications and October 31 deadline for fresh applications in mind. They should also check the official portal for the latest instructions before submitting the form.
