The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship 2026-27 application process is currently underway for students applying under the Post-Matric other than Intermediate, or Dashmottar, category. Students enrolled in graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses can submit their applications through the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.

The application window for Dashmottar students opened on September 15, 2026.
Students should note that separate deadlines have been announced for fresh and renewal applications. Renewal candidates must complete their online application by October 15, 2026, while fresh candidates have time until October 31, 2026 to register and submit their applications.
The Uttar Pradesh scholarship scheme covers students across different levels of education. Applicants must select the scholarship category applicable to their course and ensure that they meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.
| Scholarship Category | Eligible Students |
| Pre-Matric | Students studying in Classes 9 and 10 |
| Post-Matric Intermediate | Students studying in Classes 11 and 12 |
| Post-Matric Other than Intermediate (Dashmottar) | Students pursuing graduation, postgraduation, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses |
The scheme covers eligible students from General, OBC, SC, ST and minority communities, subject to the eligibility, income and other conditions prescribed under the respective scholarship category.
UP Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates
For Dashmottar applications, registration for both fresh and renewal candidates began on September 15, 2026. The last date for renewal applications is October 15, while fresh applications will remain open until October 31, 2026. After completing the online form, students must also follow the prescribed procedures for final submission and document verification.
Students belonging to the Dashmottar category should avoid waiting until the deadline and verify all details carefully before submitting the form.
Students can complete the application process through the official portal by following these steps:
1. Visit scholarship.up.gov.in.
2. Select the appropriate scholarship category and complete registration.
3. Log in using the registered credentials.
4. Enter personal, academic, bank and other required details.
5. Upload the necessary documents and review the information.
6. Submit the application and take a printout of the final form.
6. Submit the required documents to the educational institution as per the prescribed schedule.
The UP Scholarship portal is also used for subsequent verification and tracking of applications. Students should ensure that the information entered in the application matches their official records to avoid issues during verification.
With the renewal deadline falling on October 15, 2026 and the fresh application deadline on October 31, 2026, eligible Dashmottar students are advised to complete the process before the respective last date.