UP Scholarship 2026-27 – Pre-Matric (9-10), Post-Matric (11-12) & Dashmottar (Other Courses) – Apply Online
✨ Short Information : Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department (UP SWD) has released the notification for Pre-Matric (Class 9-10), Post-Matric (Class 11-12) and Dashmottar - Other Than Intermediate (Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Certificate, Diploma & other courses) Scholarship 2026-27. All eligible students studying in recognized institutions in Uttar Pradesh can apply online. No application fee. Both fresh and renewal candidates can apply. Aadhar card is mandatory. Read full notification for eligibility, documents required and timeline.

📅 Important Dates – Class-wise (Session 2026-27)

Source: Official UP Scholarship Timelines (सत्र 2026-27) – पूर्वदशम (9-10) एवं दशमोत्तर (11-12) तथा दशमोत्तर (11 & 12 के अतिरिक्त)

📘 Pre-Matric (Class 9 & 10) & Post-Matric (Class 11 & 12)

📌 Master Data & Verification (Institution / DIOS Level)

🏫 Master Data by Institution22 July 2026 – 13 Sep 2026
✅ DIOS Verification23 July 2026 – 14 Sep 2026
🏷️ Minority Private School Marking (NSP)23 July 2026 – 15 Sep 2026

🔄 Renewal (Class 10 & 12) – नवीनीकरण

📝 RenewalStudents – Renewal Form & Hard Copy to School11 Aug 2026 – 19 Sep 2026
🏫 SchoolBiometric Verification, Marks, Attendance & Online Forwarding11 Aug 2026 – 22 Sep 2026
✅ DIOSVerification of Actual Students31 Aug 2026 – 23 Sep 2026
🔍 NICScrutiny11 Sep 2026 – 24 Sep 2026
🔒 District CommitteeData Lock (Error‑free Data)18 Sep 2026 – 25 Sep 2026
📊 DemandDemand Generation26 Sep 2026 – 29 Sep 2026
💰 FundFund Transfer30 Sep 2026 – 05 Oct 2026

⚠️ Correction of Doubtful / Error Data

Verification & Correction17 Sep 2026 – 10 Oct 2026
Re‑Scrutiny by NIC10 Oct 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
District Committee Lock (Corrected Data)16 Oct 2026 – 20 Oct 2026
Demand Generation (Corrected)21 Oct 2026 – 25 Oct 2026
Fund Transfer (Corrected)25 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

🆕 Fresh (Class 9 & 11) – नवीन

📝 FreshRegistration / Online Application11 Aug 2026 – 21 Sep 2026
🖨️ FreshFinal Print Out11 Aug 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
📄 FreshHard Copy Submission to School (with Documents)12 Aug 2026 – 05 Oct 2026
🏫 SchoolOnline Verification & Forwarding13 Aug 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
✅ DIOSVerification of Actual Students16 Oct 2026 – 05 Nov 2026
🔍 NICScrutiny06 Nov 2026 – 15 Nov 2026
⚠️ NICSuspected Data Display (with reasons)16 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
🔍 VerificationSuspected Data – Verification with Records16 Nov 2026 – 14 Dec 2026
🔍 NICRe‑Scrutiny15 Dec 2026 – 21 Dec 2026
🔒 District CommitteeClean & Suspect Data Lock16 Nov 2026 – 15 Jan 2027
📊 DemandDemand Generation (Fresh)16 Jan 2027 – 24 Jan 2027
💰 FundFund Transfer (Fresh)25 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027

📘 Dashmottar – Other Than Intermediate (UG/PG/Diploma/Certificate)

📌 Master Data & Verification (Institution / University Level)

🏫 Master Data by Institution22 July 2026 – 14 Sep 2026
✅ Fee Verification by University / Affiliating Agency23 July 2026 – 15 Sep 2026
✅ Master Data Verification25 July 2026 – 20 Sep 2026
🏷️ Minority Private Institution Marking (NSP)25 July 2026 – 21 Sep 2026

🔄 Renewal – नवीनीकरण

📝 RenewalStudents – Renewal Form & Hard Copy to Institution15 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
🏫 InstitutionBiometric Verification, Marks & Online Forwarding15 Sep 2026 – 25 Oct 2026
✅ University / Affiliating AgencyVerification of Actual Students & Blocking Ineligible15 Sep 2026 – 05 Nov 2026
🔍 NICScrutiny06 Nov 2026 – 20 Nov 2026
🔒 District CommitteeData Lock (Digital Signature)21 Nov 2026 – 26 Nov 2026
📊 DemandDemand Generation27 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
💰 FundFund Transfer01 Dec 2026 – 10 Dec 2026

⚠️ Correction of Doubtful / Error Data

Verification & Correction21 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
Re‑Scrutiny by NIC21 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
District Committee Lock (Corrected Data)01 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027
Demand Generation (Corrected)11 Jan 2027 – 15 Jan 2027
Fund Transfer (Corrected)16 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027

🆕 Fresh – नवीन

📝 FreshRegistration / Online Application15 Sep 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
🖨️ FreshFinal Print Out16 Sep 2026 – 02 Nov 2026
📄 FreshHard Copy Submission to Institution (with Documents)16 Sep 2026 – 04 Nov 2026
🏫 InstitutionOnline Verification & Forwarding16 Sep 2026 – 10 Nov 2026
✅ University / Affiliating AgencyVerification of Actual Students & Blocking Ineligible16 Sep 2026 – 25 Nov 2026
🔍 NICScrutiny26 Nov 2026 – 05 Dec 2026
📊 DemandDemand Generation (Fresh)16 Dec 2026 – 20 Dec 2026
💰 FundFund Transfer (Fresh)21 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026

⚠️ Correction of Doubtful / Error Data (Fresh)

Verification & Correction06 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
Re‑Scrutiny by NIC01 Jan 2027 – 10 Jan 2027
Demand Generation (Corrected Fresh)21 Jan 2027 – 25 Jan 2027
Fund Transfer (Corrected Fresh)27 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027
📌 Note: For Pre-Matric (9-10) & Post-Matric (11-12), DIOS verification is done after school forwarding. For Dashmottar courses, University/Affiliating Agency verification is done after institution forwarding. All dates are as per the official UP Scholarship 2026-27 timeline.

💰 Application Fee (No Fee)

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹0/-
SC / ST₹0/-
All Female Candidates₹0/-
All Other Categories₹0/-

No application fee is required for any category. Candidates only need to fill the online form.

🎓 Eligibility Criteria (Session 2026-27)

Class 9 (Pre-Matric)Passed Class 8 and enrolled in Class 9 in a recognized school in UP.
Class 10 (Pre-Matric)Passed Class 9 and enrolled in Class 10 in a recognized school in UP.
Class 11 (Post-Matric)Passed Class 10 and enrolled in Class 11 in a recognized school/college in UP.
Class 12 (Post-Matric)Passed Class 11 and enrolled in Class 12 in a recognized school/college in UP.
Dashmottar – Other Than IntermediateEnrolled in UG, PG, Diploma, Certificate or any other course in a recognized institution in UP.
Income LimitAs per UP Govt. norms for respective categories (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority).
AttendanceMinimum 60% attendance required (as per rules).
ResidenceCandidate must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh.
📌 Important: Students from other states who have taken admission in any college in Uttar Pradesh can also apply.

📋 Documents Required (Fresh Candidates)

  • Last Qualifying Exam Mark Sheet
  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)
  • Income Certificate (as per norms)
  • Bank Passbook (with Aadhaar seeded account)
  • Fee Receipt Number (Annual Non-Refundable Amount)
  • Enrollment Number (from institution)
  • Aadhar Card Number (compulsory)
  • Latest Passport Size Scanned Photograph
  • Mobile Number & Email ID (active)

For Renewal Candidates: Use your last year’s Registration Number to login to the renewal section and update fresh details.

📝 How to Apply – UP Scholarship 2026-27

Fresh Candidates

  • Step 1: Visit the official UP Scholarship portal: https://scholarship.up.gov.in.
  • Step 2: Click on "Fresh Registration" and fill in your basic details (Name, DOB, Aadhaar, Mobile, Email, etc.).
  • Step 3: Fill the application form with all required details – course, institution, qualifying exam marks, fee details, bank account, etc.
  • Step 4: Upload scanned copy of latest passport size photograph and signature (as per specifications).
  • Step 5: Submit the form and take a printout of the final application.
  • Step 6: Submit the hard copy of the application along with all required self-attested documents to your institution within 3 days of completing the online application.

Renewal Candidates

  • Step 1: Visit the official UP Scholarship portal and click on "Renewal" section.
  • Step 2: Login using your last year's Registration Number.
  • Step 3: Update your fresh details – current class/course, marks, attendance, fee receipt, etc.
  • Step 4: Submit the form and take a printout of the final application.
  • Step 5: Submit the hard copy to your institution with updated documents.
⚠️ Important: Aadhar Card is compulsory for all applicants. Hard copy must be submitted to the institution within 3 days of online submission. Institutions will verify and forward applications online.

⚠️ Important Instructions

  • No application fee for any category.
  • Candidates must ensure that their bank account is Aadhaar seeded and active.
  • Income certificate and caste certificate (if applicable) must be valid for the session 2026-27.
  • Attendance of at least 60% is mandatory for scholarship eligibility.
  • Fee receipt showing the annual non-refundable amount is required.
  • Institutions will verify biometric data of students before forwarding applications.
  • Students are advised to submit their applications well before the last date to avoid server congestion.
  • After online submission, the hard copy must be submitted to the institution within 3 days.
  • Institutions will forward applications online only after verification of original documents.
  • For any correction, use the correction window provided as per the schedule.
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