UP Scholarship 2026-27: Oct 31 Last Date for Fresh Applicants, Renewals Close Oct 15

College students in Uttar Pradesh have less than a month left to claim their scholarship money. The UP Scholarship 2026-27 portal is accepting fresh applications from UG, PG, diploma, and ITI students until October 31, while students renewing last year’s scholarship must finish by October 15. Here is everything you need to know before the window closes.

The Uttar Pradesh government runs this scheme every year to help students from all communities pay for their studies. Lakhs of students benefit from it, and the money goes straight into their bank accounts. October is the most important month for this scheme, because the biggest category is still open right now.

Who can apply under the UP Scholarship 2026-27 scheme

The scheme is divided into three main groups. The group that is open right now is called Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate, or Dashmottar. It covers students studying in graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI, and other approved courses.

Students from General, OBC, SC, ST, and minority communities can apply, but only if they meet the conditions set for their group. These include UP domicile, family income limits, and studying in a recognised college or institution. Just filling the form is not enough. Your college and district officials verify every detail before any payment is made.

The other two groups are for school students. Pre-Matric covers Classes 9 and 10, and Post-Matric Intermediate covers Classes 11 and 12. If you are in school, read the dates below carefully, because your window has already closed.

Deadlines: fresh applications close on October 31, renewals on October 15

This is the part students search for most, so here are the exact dates from the published 2026-27 schedule:

• Dashmottar fresh applications: opened September 15, close October 31, 2026
• Dashmottar renewal applications: opened September 15, close October 15, 2026
• Classes 9 to 12 fresh applications: August 11 to September 21, 2026 — now closed
• Classes 9 to 12 renewals: August 11 to August 25, 2026 — now closed

Students in Classes 9 to 12 who missed their window cannot apply in the regular schedule now. College students still have time, but the renewal deadline arrives first. If you took the scholarship last year, October 15 is your real deadline, not October 31.

Money goes only to students whose forms clear verification. A wrong bank account number or a name that does not match your Aadhaar can delay your payment for months. Check every detail before you hit submit.

October is a busy month for scholarship deadlines across India. The NSP scholarship and the PM Scholarship Scheme also close on October 31, so eligible students often apply for more than one scheme in the same week.

How to apply on the official portal, step by step

Apply only on the official UP government portal. Here is the process most students follow:

1. Open scholarship.up.gov.in on your phone or computer.
2. Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if the portal asks for it.
3. Pick your correct category. College students must choose Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Dashmottar).
4. Choose the fresh or renewal option, then fill in your personal, academic, and bank details.
5. Upload the documents the portal asks for. Keep your Aadhaar, marksheet, income certificate, and caste certificate ready.
6. Submit the form and take a printout.
7. Submit the hard copy of the form to your institution where required. As per the schedule, the last date to submit the hard copy is November 4.

Do not wait for the last evening. The portal slows down every year when thousands of students apply in the final days. Fill the form on a computer if possible, and double check your bank account and IFSC details.

The portal also plans an application correction window from December 6 to December 31, 2026. Treat it as a backup, not a plan. A clean first submission always moves faster.

How much money do students get, and when

For higher education students, the financial assistance ranges from Rs 230 to Rs 1,200 per month, depending on the course group and whether you are a day scholar or a hosteller. The exact amount is fixed by the scheme rules for your category, so do not trust random numbers floating around on social media.

The money reaches students through Direct Benefit Transfer, which means the amount is credited directly to the bank account linked with your application. This is why matching names, correct account numbers, and linked Aadhaar details matter so much.

The scheme is not just a promise on paper. The state government has recently transferred more than Rs 148 crore in scholarship and fee-reimbursement funds to over 4.60 lakh students. For Dashmottar students, payment follows a separate schedule after verification is complete. Students in Classes 9 to 12 are expected to receive renewal payments between October 25 and October 31, 2026, and fresh payments between January 25 and January 31, 2027.

After you submit: verification, status check, and delays

Submitting the form is only the first step. Your college verifies your documents, and then the district and department authorities check them again. Only forms that clear every level move toward payment.

You can track your form on the official portal:

1. Open scholarship.up.gov.in and go to the Status section.
2. Select the academic year 2026-27.
3. Enter your registration number and date of birth.
4. Submit. The screen shows whether your form is under verification, approved, or rejected.

Save a copy of the status page for your records. If your payment is delayed, check the portal first before assuming the worst. A form stuck at institutional verification, a pending correction, or a rejected document is the most common reason money does not arrive. Keep checking the status even after you submit, and never share your login details on unofficial websites that promise faster results.

For students comparing options, our scholarship alerts section tracks the other schemes with October deadlines, so you can apply for everything you are eligible for before the month ends.