If you are studying for graduation, post-graduation, a diploma or ITI in Uttar Pradesh, today matters. Applications for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 under the Dashmottar category close today, 13 November 2026. The scholarship reimburses your non-refundable fees and adds a maintenance allowance — and there is no application fee.
The scheme is run by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag) and covers students from Class 9 up to PhD. The window for Classes 9 to 12 has already closed — only Dashmottar (courses after Class 12) applications are still open. One step is compulsory before you apply: OTR (One Time Registration) on the portal, and your bank account must be Aadhaar-seeded — without it, no money will reach you.
Caution: the 13 November date is the one given in the department’s timetable as reported by several sources, but dates have changed more than once this season — confirm the last date on scholarship.up.gov.in before applying. The original schedule had this date as 31 October.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme | UP Scholarship 2026-27, Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh |
| Courses covered | Dashmottar — UG, PG, diploma, ITI, B.Ed, certificate courses |
| Applications opened | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date | 13 November 2026 (today) — fresh and renewal both |
| Final print | By 15 November 2026 |
| Hard copy to college | By 16 November 2026 |
| Application fee | Nil — for all categories |
| Benefit | Fee reimbursement + maintenance allowance (varies by course) |
| First payment | Expected in December 2026 |
| Official portal | scholarship.up.gov.in |
Who Can Apply?
- A Uttar Pradesh domicile student enrolled in a recognised school, college, institute or university in UP.
- Dashmottar: admitted to a UG, PG, diploma, ITI, B.Ed or certificate course after Class 12.
- Must have passed the previous class or examination.
- Family income within the limits below.
- Bank account Aadhaar-seeded — payment comes by DBT directly to the account.
- OTR (One Time Registration) must be completed first — it is compulsory.
What Is the Income Limit?
| Category | Pre-Matric (Class 9–10) | Post-Matric / Dashmottar |
|---|---|---|
| SC / ST | Up to Rs 1 lakh per year | Up to Rs 2.5 lakh per year |
| OBC / Minority / General | Up to Rs 2 lakh per year | Up to Rs 2 lakh per year |
The income certificate must be from the current financial year — an old certificate can get the form returned.
Which Documents Are Needed?
- Aadhaar card (linked to the bank account)
- Income certificate (current financial year)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile certificate
- Mark sheet of the last qualifying examination
- Fee receipt number and the annual non-refundable amount
- Enrolment number
- Bank passbook
- Passport-size photograph and signature
How to Apply Online
- Open the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration) first — the form will not open without it.
- Choose your category: Fresh (new applicant) or Renewal (you applied last year — use last year’s registration number to log in).
- Fill in your personal, course and bank details.
- Upload all documents and submit the form on or before 13 November 2026.
- Take the final printout and submit the hard copy to your college or institute by 16 November 2026 — without it, the application is treated as incomplete.
Note: the hard copy must reach the institution within 3 days of submitting the online form. Also confirm the date with your college’s scholarship office — a college’s own deadline can be earlier than the portal’s.
Important Links
- Official portal (OTR and application): scholarship.up.gov.in
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. What is the last date for UP Scholarship 2026-27?
A: For Dashmottar (UG/PG/diploma/ITI) fresh and renewal applications, the last date is 13 November 2026. The final print is due by 15 November and the hard copy by 16 November at your college. Confirm the date on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Q2. What is the application fee for UP Scholarship?
A: There is no fee — OTR and the application form are both free.
Q3. Can Class 9 to 12 students still apply?
A: No, the window for Classes 9 to 12 has closed. Only Dashmottar (courses after Class 12) applications are open now.
Q4. How much money does UP Scholarship give?
A: It reimburses your non-refundable fees and adds a maintenance allowance — the amount varies by course and category. The first payment is expected in December 2026.
Q5. What is OTR, and is it compulsory?
A: OTR is One Time Registration — compulsory on the UP Scholarship portal since the 2025-26 session. Complete OTR first, and only then can you fill the scholarship form. Aadhaar seeding of the bank account is also compulsory.
Source: Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh; UP Scholarship portal scholarship.up.gov.in (timetable issued 20 July 2026). The 13 November 2026 last date is the one in the department’s timetable as reported by multiple sources — confirm it on the portal before applying.
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