UP Scholarship 2026-27: Last date, direct link, how to check status and when money will come

The UP Scholarship 2026-27 application process is underway for students pursuing higher education in Uttar Pradesh. While the application window for Classes 9 to 12 has already closed, students applying under the post-matric category beyond Intermediate still have time to submit their forms.

The Uttar Pradesh government runs the scholarship scheme to provide financial assistance to eligible students from different social and economic backgrounds. Applications are submitted online through the official UP Scholarship portal.

UP Scholarship 2026-27 last date

The deadline depends on the student's course and whether the application is fresh or a renewal. For students applying under the Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate, or Dashmottar, category, the fresh application window opened on September 15, 2026. Fresh applicants can submit their forms until October 31, 2026.


For renewal applicants in the same category, the last date is October 15, 2026. This category covers students pursuing graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses. For Classes 9 to 12, the fresh application deadline was September 21, while the renewal deadline was August 25. Therefore, students in these classes who have not submitted their forms cannot use the regular application window now.

UP Scholarship 2026 direct link

Students can use the Uttar Pradesh government's scholarship portal for registration, login, application-related activities and status updates. Official website: scholarship.up.gov.in Students should check the portal before relying on dates shared on third-party websites, particularly when correction, verification or payment schedules are involved.

Who can apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27?

The scheme covers eligible students studying at different levels. Broadly, the categories include:

• Students studying in Classes 9 and 10 under the pre-matric category
• Students in Classes 11 and 12 under the post-matric Intermediate category
• Students pursuing graduation, postgraduate courses, diploma, ITI and other eligible programmes under the Dashmottar category

Students belonging to General, OBC, SC, ST and minority communities can be covered under the scheme, subject to the eligibility conditions applicable to their category and course. Eligibility is not based only on the student's category. Applicants also need to satisfy the applicable income, academic, institution and other requirements prescribed for the particular scholarship.

How to check UP Scholarship status 2026-27

Once the application has been submitted, students can track its progress online.

Follow these steps:

1. Open the official UP Scholarship website.
2. Go to the Status section.
3. Select the relevant academic year.
4. Enter the required registration details, including the registration number and date of birth.
5. Submit the details.
6. The application status will appear on the screen.

The status can show whether the application is still being verified, has been approved or has faced rejection. Students should save a copy of the status page for their records.

What happens after submitting the form?

Submitting the application does not mean that the scholarship has been approved immediately. The form goes through different levels of scrutiny and verification. The institution and concerned authorities check the information and documents submitted by the applicant. Only applications that clear the required verification and approval process move towards payment. Students should therefore keep checking their application status even after completing the online form.

When will the UP Scholarship money come into the account?

The payment date depends on the student's category and the completion of verification and approval. For Classes 9 to 12, the announced schedule indicates that renewal students are expected to receive the scholarship between October 25 and October 31, 2026. Fresh applicants are expected to receive payment between January 25 and January 31, 2027.

For Dashmottar students, the schedule lists separate payment windows for fresh and renewal applicants. The timing can also depend on successful verification and other formalities.

Students should not assume that simply seeing an approved application guarantees an immediate credit. The scholarship is transferred only after the required processing is completed.

How is the scholarship amount transferred?

The scholarship amount is transferred through the Direct Benefit Transfer system to the eligible student's bank account. Students should make sure that their bank and Aadhaar details are correctly linked wherever required. A mismatch in personal details, bank information or other application data can cause problems during verification or payment. The safest approach is to check the application carefully before the final submission and monitor the status afterwards.

What should students do if payment is delayed?

If the application remains pending, students should first check the latest status on the official portal rather than assuming that the application has been rejected. If the form is awaiting institutional or departmental verification, the payment may not be processed yet. Students should also check whether any correction, document submission or verification requirement is pending at their end. The UP Scholarship portal remains the primary source for application and status-related updates. Students should avoid relying on unofficial links that ask for sensitive information.

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Key dates at a glance

Category	Application period
Classes 9-12 fresh	August 11 to September 21, 2026
Classes 9-12 renewal	August 11 to August 25, 2026
Dashmottar fresh	September 15 to October 31, 2026
Dashmottar renewal	September 15 to October 15, 2026
Classes 9-12 renewal payment	October 25 to October 31, 2026
Classes 9-12 fresh payment	January 25 to January 31, 2027

The dates above are based on the published 2026-27 schedule and remain subject to the applicable verification and administrative process.