UP Scholarship Status 2026: How to check status on scholarship.up.gov.in, important dates, fund distribution dates and more

The Uttar Pradesh government is providing scholarships and students belonging to General, OBC, SC and ST along with those from various minority communities, are eligible for it. The state government has uploaded the necessary details on its official website: scholarship.up.gov.in.

UP Scholarship 2026: How to check status

You can check your UP Scholarship Status for 2025‑26 / 2026 and track your application or payment online:

Visit the official scholarship site: https://scholarship.up.gov.in


Look for the “Status” tab on the homepage.

Select the correct academic year (e.g., 2025–26).

Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.

Click Search to see your current status (Pending, Verified, Approved, Rejected, etc.)

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship is a widely recognized program that offers financial support to students to help them continue their education. Every year, thousands of students apply for this scholarship, making it highly sought after. Applicants need to check their scholarship application status to ensure timely disbursement of funds. For a step-by-step guide and more details, visit the official UP Scholarship portal.

UP scholarships: How to check using registration number

Students applying for UP Scholarships 2026 can easily track their application status by following these steps:

Go to the official Uttar Pradesh Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in. Make sure you access the official government website to avoid fraud.

On the homepage, look for “UP Scholarship Status 2026” or “Check Status 2026.” This section is specifically designed for students to monitor their applications.

Enter the registration number you received during the scholarship registration process. Ensure it is accurate to avoid errors.

Choose 2026 from the drop-down menu to confirm the academic year of your application.

Click Submit or Check Status. Your application status will be displayed as:

Pending Verification: Application is still under review.

Approved/Disbursed: Scholarship has been processed or deposited.

Rejected: Application has been rejected; reasons may vary.

If needed, download the Status Slip as a PDF for your records and future reference.

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UP Scholarship 2025-26 Important dates

Event	Start Date	End Date
Preparation of master data by the educational institution	July 07, 2025	January 02, 2026
Verification of fees by the University	July 08, 2025	January 09, 2026
Master Data Verification	July 09, 2025	January 15, 2026
Marking of private educational institutions registered on the NSP portal for minority communities	July 10, 2025	February 22, 2026
Registration / Online Application by Student	July 10, 2025	January 14, 2026
Final printout by the student	July 12, 2025	January 17, 2026
Submission of hard copy along with attachments by students to the educational institution	July 02, 2025	January 21, 2026
Online verification and forwarding of application forms by educational institutions (Initial Step)	July 11, 2025	December 10, 2025
Verification of genuine students and blocking of ineligible students, courses and institutions by the University/Affiliating Agency (Phase 1)	December 11, 2025	December 22, 2025
Scrutiny by NIC (First Phase)	December 11, 2025	December 26, 2025
Locking of pure data by District Committee (First Phase)	December 26, 2025	January 10, 2026
Demand Creation (Phase 1)	—	January 15, 2026
Transfer of Funds (Phase 1)	—	January 24, 2026
Online verification and forwarding of application form by educational institution (Second Step)	December 11, 2025	January 27, 2026
Verification of genuine students and blocking of ineligible students, courses and institutions by the University	January 28, 2026	February 07, 2026
Scrutiny by NIC (Phase II)	January 28, 2026	February 09, 2026
Correction Window	February 10, 2026	February 13, 2026
Students submit corrected application to school and get it forwarded by the institution	—	February 18, 2026
Re-scrutiny by NIC	February 19, 2026	February 27, 2026
Locking of pure data by the District Committee (Phase II)	—	March 10, 2026
Demand Creation (Phase II)	—	March 13, 2026
Transfer of Funds (Phase II)	—	March 18, 2026

UP Scholarship fund distribution

District Committee Scrutiny Ends: March 10, 2026

Demand Creation for Funds: Up to March 13, 2026

Transfer of Funds: March 18, 2026

Students can check their bank accounts for scholarship credits from March 18, 2026 onwards.

Tips to ensure you receive your scholarship:

Make sure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account (Aadhaar seeding).

If your status shows errors, check correction windows (usually announced in January–February).

Contact the Social Welfare Department helpline if you face issues.

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UP Scholarship: How to check payment status

If your application is approved, you can check whether your scholarship amount has been credited to your bank account via the PFMS portal:

Go to pfms.nic.in.

Click “Know Your Payment”.

Enter your Bank Account Number and Verification Code (OTP).

Your payment status and date will show on screen.

You can also track status on your phone:

Open the UMANG app on your smartphone.

Search for UP Scholarship or PFMS.

Enter your details to view your status directly.