Students in Uttar Pradesh pursuing courses beyond Class 12 face two non‑negotiable windows. Renewal applications for Post‑Matric other than Intermediate, or Dashmottar, close on October 15, 2026. Fresh Dashmottar forms stay open till October 31, 2026. Delay invites rejections or late disbursal as institutes queue verifications. Apply early to avoid processing backlogs.
Dashmottar covers undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, polytechnic and Industrial Training Institute programmes in recognised institutions. Eligible candidates need Uttar Pradesh domicile and an active bank account. Continuing students renew; newly admitted students apply as fresh. Class 11–12 follow separate timelines, already closed. Choosing the right category now prevents form returns and wasted days near deadlines.

| Category | Action | Last date |
|---|---|---|
| Dashmottar Renewal | Renew online, then lock and forward to institute | 15 October 2026 |
| Dashmottar Fresh | Register, apply, upload, submit, lock and forward | 31 October 2026 |
Treat these as hard cut‑offs because institutes can forward only after you lock. Early locking leaves time to fix document mismatches flagged by college staff. Many campuses forward forms in weekly batches, so last‑day submissions often miss cycles. Do not wait for possible extensions; plan around the published schedule.
Create One Time Registration on the official portal, then log in under Dashmottar. Enter course, institute, admission or counselling number, and fee details. Fill income and category data carefully. Upload Aadhaar, bank passbook, admission proof, previous marksheet, and required certificates. Submit, then lock and forward to your institute. Print the final, signed copy.
Track “Application Status” to see institute, district and state verification. For credited payments, confirm on the Public Financial Management System “Know Your Payment” page. Fix rejections by correcting IFSC, seeding Aadhaar with your bank through the National Payments Corporation of India mapper, and entering the exact counselling or admission number from allotment letters.
Need help? Call Backward Class Welfare 18001805131 or Minority Welfare 18001805229. Keep your phone active for OTR and verification alerts, and follow institute forwarding schedules on notice boards. The safest plan is simple: renew by October 15 and submit fresh Dashmottar forms by October 31, then lock early to beat queues.