13 November Is the New Last Date: UP Scholarship 2026-27 Still Open for UG, PG Students
Students in Uttar Pradesh who missed the first UP Scholarship deadline have got more time. Fresh applications for the Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Dashmottar) category now close on November 13, 2026, and the final print and hard-copy dates have moved too.
The extension covers UG, PG, diploma, ITI and certificate students who study in UP and have not applied yet. The first last date was October 31. With five days left, this is the window to finish the form, not the time to wait for one more reminder.
The new UP Scholarship dates at a glance
- November 13, 2026: last date to submit the fresh online form (Dashmottar)
- November 15, 2026: last date for the final print
- November 16, 2026: last date to hand the hard copy to your college
- December 21 to 31, 2026: first scholarship payment for fresh applicants
Fresh forms opened on September 15. The Class 9 to 12 window closed on September 21, so this extension helps only the Dashmottar group. School students in Classes 9 to 12 have a separate option: the NMMSS scholarship closes on November 15 and pays ₹12,000 a year. Renewal students should check their own last date on the portal, as it differs by category.
Who can still apply for the UP Scholarship
You need to be a resident of Uttar Pradesh and enrolled in a college, university or institute for the current session. The Dashmottar category covers UG and PG degrees, diplomas, ITI courses and certificate courses. You must have passed your previous exam to qualify.
Two things decide whether the money reaches you. Your Aadhaar must be linked to your bank account, because the payment comes through direct benefit transfer. And your family income must fall within the scheme limits: up to ₹2 lakh a year for General, OBC and minority students, and up to ₹2.5 lakh a year for SC and ST students.
What the scholarship pays
The amount depends on your course group, your category and whether you are a day scholar or a hosteller. For General, SC and ST students in the top course group, the maintenance allowance is ₹7,000 a year for day scholars and ₹13,500 a year for hostellers. Other course groups get less.
Fee reimbursement, where it applies, comes on top of the maintenance allowance and depends on your course fee. The exact amount shows up only after verification and approval, so treat these figures as a guide, not a promise.
Check the date on the portal before you plan around it
Dates have shifted more than once this session, and the November 13 date is the one now shown in the updated schedule. Open the official portal and check the date yourself before the last day. A screenshot or a forwarded message is not a safe source when the deadline is this close.
The form takes less than an hour to fill. The printout, the documents and the college visit take longer. Start with the portal, not the photocopy shop.
How to apply in six steps
- Finish your One Time Registration (OTR) on the official UP Scholarship portal with your mobile number and Aadhaar e-KYC. OTR has been mandatory since the 2025-26 session, and you cannot reach the form without it.
- Pick the Dashmottar scheme and the Fresh option.
- Fill in your personal, academic, income, caste, institution and bank details. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as they appear on your documents.
- Upload the documents the portal asks for: Aadhaar, income certificate, caste certificate if it applies to you, last year’s marksheet, fee receipt and a photo.
- Submit the form and take the final print by November 15.
- Hand the hard copy, with self-attested documents, to your college by November 16. The college verifies it and forwards it for the next stage.
Three mistakes that get forms rejected
Wrong bank details, or an Aadhaar that is not linked to the bank account, tops the list. The money moves through direct benefit transfer, so a mismatch stops the payment even after approval.
An old income certificate is the next common error. Colleges want one from the current financial year, so a certificate from last year will not pass verification.
The third mistake is filing in the wrong category. If you applied last year, use the renewal route with last year’s registration number. A fresh form from a renewal student creates a duplicate record and slows everything down.
The money matters, but the dates matter more right now. Fresh Dashmottar applicants who finish by November 13 can expect the first payment between December 21 and 31, if verification goes through. If this scheme does not fit you, look at the other scholarships open this month, including the HDFC Parivartan ECSS scholarship, which runs till December 15.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date for UP Scholarship 2026-27?
Fresh applications under the Dashmottar (Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate) category close on November 13, 2026. The final print is due by November 15 and the hard copy must reach your college by November 16. Fresh applications for Classes 9 to 12 closed on September 21, 2026.
Who can apply for the UP Scholarship Dashmottar category?
Students domiciled in Uttar Pradesh who are enrolled in UG, PG, diploma, ITI or certificate courses and have passed their previous exam. Family income limits apply: up to ₹2 lakh a year for General, OBC and minority students, and up to ₹2.5 lakh for SC and ST students.
Is OTR mandatory for UP Scholarship?
Yes. One Time Registration with Aadhaar e-KYC has been mandatory on the UP Scholarship portal since the 2025-26 session. You cannot reach the application form without completing OTR first.
When will the UP Scholarship money come?
For fresh Dashmottar applicants, the first payment is scheduled between December 21 and 31, 2026, after verification and approval. Renewal students are scheduled to get their first payment between December 1 and 10, 2026.
