UP Scholarship 2026: Application, Eligibility & Status Check Guide

Complete guide to UP Scholarship 2026 — eligibility, documents, online application on scholarship.up.gov.in, renewal, and status check steps for Pre & Post Matric students.

A Complete Guide for Uttar Pradesh Students (Pre & Post Matric)

The UP Scholarship 2026 is one of India's largest state-funded financial assistance programmes, run by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh. It supports SC, ST, OBC, General and Minority category students from Class 9 through post-graduation, professional and technical courses.

This guide walks you through eligibility, the online application process on scholarship.up.gov.in, required documents, important dates and how to check your status.

📅 Important Dates (Tentative 2026–27 Cycle)

⚠️ Dates are released through the official notification on scholarship.up.gov.in. Always cross-check before applying.

🎯 Scheme Categories

The UP Scholarship is broadly split into:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship – Class 9 and 10 students.
• Post-Matric (Intermediate) – Class 11 and 12 students.
• Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate – Graduation, Post-Graduation, Diploma, Professional & Technical courses.
• Dashmottar Scholarship – For students pursuing higher studies outside UP (limited categories).

Each category has separate forms for SC/ST, General, OBC, and Minority students.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

• Domicile: Applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
• Institution: Studying in a recognised institution located in UP (some Post-Matric categories allow institutes outside UP).
• Previous Class: Must have passed the previous qualifying examination.
• Attendance: Minimum 75% attendance in the current course.
• Annual Family Income Limits:
  • SC / ST / General: Up to ₹2,00,000 per annum
  • OBC / Minority: Up to ₹2,00,000 per annum (Post-Matric)
  • Pre-Matric (Minority/OBC): Up to ₹1,00,000 per annum
• One Scholarship Rule: A student cannot avail two government scholarships simultaneously.

📄 Documents Required

Keep scanned copies (JPEG, under 50 KB for photo/sign and under 200 KB for marksheet) ready:

1. Aadhaar Card (linked with bank account & mobile)
2. Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
3. Caste Certificate (SC / ST / OBC, if applicable)
4. Income Certificate (issued by Tehsildar, valid for current financial year)
5. Last Qualifying Exam Marksheet
6. Current Course Fee Receipt
7. Bank Passbook (account in student's name, IFSC visible)
8. Recent Passport-size Photograph & Signature
9. Bonafide / Admission Certificate from the Institute
10. Mobile Number & Email ID for OTP and tracking

🖥️ How to Apply Online — Step by Step

1. Visit the portal: Go to scholarship.up.gov.in.
2. Choose category: Click Student → choose Pre-Matric or Post-Matric → Fresh / Renewal Registration.
3. Registration: Fill in basic details — name, DOB, course, district, institute, caste, income certificate numbers. Submit to generate your Registration Number and Password.
4. Save credentials: Note the registration number — you will need it for every login and status check.
5. Login & Fill Application: Use the registration number to log in. Complete personal, academic, contact and bank details carefully. Bank details must match Aadhaar-linked account.
6. Upload Documents: Photograph, signature, and supporting certificates within the allowed file size.
7. Final Submit: Verify the preview. Once "Final Submit" is clicked, no changes are possible (until the correction window).
8. Print Application: Download the PDF.
9. Submit Hard Copy: Sign the printed form, attach self-attested documents, and submit to your Institute within 7 days. Get the institute receipt/stamp.

💡 Tip: Apply through a desktop browser. Mobile uploads frequently fail at the document step.

🔁 Renewal vs Fresh Application

• Fresh: First-time applicants OR students who changed their course/institute.
• Renewal: Continuing in the same course at the same institute. Use the existing registration number — most fields auto-fill.

Renewal applicants must still re-upload the latest marksheet and fee receipt for the new academic year.

🔍 How to Check UP Scholarship Status 2026

1. Open scholarship.up.gov.in.
2. On the home page, click "Status".
3. Select your academic session (e.g., 2026–27).
4. Enter your Registration Number, Date of Birth, and Captcha.
5. Click Search to view current status — Forwarded by Institute, Verified by District, PFMS Processing, or Amount Credited (DBT).

💰 Scholarship Amount (Indicative)

Actual amounts depend on category, course, and government norms for the year.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Bank account not linked with Aadhaar → payment fails at PFMS stage.
• Wrong IFSC or joint account → application rejected.
• Mismatched name between Aadhaar and marksheet.
• Skipping the hard copy submission to the institute.
• Using an expired Income or Caste certificate.
• Applying under wrong category (Pre-Matric vs Post-Matric Intermediate).

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. What is the official website for UP Scholarship 2026? The only official portal is scholarship.up.gov.in. Avoid third-party links.

Q2. Can students studying outside Uttar Pradesh apply? Yes, but only under specific Post-Matric (Dashmottar) categories — and the student must be a UP domicile.

Q3. Is Aadhaar mandatory? Yes. Aadhaar must be linked with your mobile and bank account for DBT to succeed.

Q4. What if my status shows "Rejected"? Login → view the rejection reason → use the correction window (when opened) to upload the corrected document/details.

Q5. How long does it take to receive the scholarship? Typically 3–6 months after final submission, subject to district verification and PFMS clearance.

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