UP Scholarship 2026-27

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Registration Begins for Classes 9 to 12; Check Deadlines, Steps to Apply

UP Scholarship 2026-27 registration has officially begun for students of Classes 9, 10, 11 and 12 across Uttar Pradesh.If you or your child is studying in Class 9 to 12 in a recognised school in UP, this is the right time to apply, because the deadlines this year are quite tight and different categories of students have different last dates.

In this article, we have explained everything in simple words — the important dates, who can apply, how much money you can get, what documents you need, and the exact steps to fill the form online. We have also answered the most common questions students and parents are searching for. 

UP Scholarship 2026-27: Quick Facts

Particular	Details
Scheme Name	UP Scholarship and Fee Reimbursement Scheme 2026-27
Conducted By	UP Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag)
Official Website	scholarship.up.gov.in
Registration Start Date	August 11, 2026
Applicable Classes	Class 9, 10, 11 and 12 (plus Dashmottar for UG/PG/Diploma/ITI)
Mode of Application	Online, followed by hard copy submission to school
Categories Covered	General, OBC, SC, ST and Minority
Scholarship Amount	Rs 3,000 to Rs 13,500 per year (category-wise)
Applicants in 2025-26	84,88,215 students applied statewide

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates for Class 9 to 12

Activity	Applicable Students	Date
Registration begins (Fresh + Renewal)	Class 9, 10, 11, 12	August 11, 2026
Last date to apply (Renewal)	Class 10 & 12 (already receiving scholarship)	August 25, 2026
Last date to apply (Fresh)	Class 9 & 11 (new applicants)	September 21, 2026
Institution master data preparation	Schools/Colleges	July 22 – August 15, 2026
Verification of course fees	Universities/affiliating bodies	July 23 – August 30, 2026
Scholarship payment (Renewal students)	Class 10 & 12	October 25 – 31, 2026
Scholarship payment (Fresh students)	Class 9 & 11	January 25 – 31, 2027

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Eligibility Criteria

Before you start the UP Scholarship 2026-27 registration, check whether you meet the basic conditions below:

•     The student must be a permanent resident (domicile) of Uttar Pradesh.

•     The student must be studying in Class 9, 10, 11 or 12 in a school recognised by the UP Board or an equivalent board, and the school must be registered on the scholarship portal.

•     The student must have passed the previous qualifying class (for renewal and higher-class applicants).

•     The student must belong to the General, OBC, SC, ST or Minority category.

•     The student must have an Aadhaar number linked and seeded with an active bank account in their own name (Aadhaar-NPCI linking is mandatory for the money to be credited).

•     The family's total annual income must fall within the limit set for the student's category.

Income Limit by Category

Category	Maximum Annual Family Income
General / OBC / EWS	Up to Rs 2,00,000
Minority (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain)	Up to Rs 2,00,000
SC / ST	Up to Rs 2,50,000 (as per applicable scheme rules)

UP Scholarship 2026-27 Amount: How Much Will You Get?

The scholarship amount depends on  scholarship type -

Scholarship Type	Applicable Classes	Amount Per Year
Pre-Matric Scholarship	Class 9 and 10	Rs 3,000 – Rs 7,000
Post-Matric Scholarship	Class 11 and 12	Rs 7,000 – Rs 13,500

The exact amount within this range depends on whether the student is a day scholar or a hosteller, and on the category-wise rate fixed by the department for the year.

Documents Required for UP Scholarship 2026-27

Keep these documents ready and scanned before you sit down to fill the form — this alone saves most students from missing the deadline:

•     Aadhaar card (linked with an active bank account of the student)

•     Bank passbook or account details in the student's own name

•     Latest income certificate of parent/guardian issued by the Tehsildar (mandatory for verification)

•     Caste certificate (for OBC, SC, ST and Minority applicants; not required for General category)

•     Previous year's mark sheet / result

•     Current year's fee receipt or bonafide certificate from the school

•     Passport-size photograph

•     Domicile certificate of Uttar Pradesh

•     Valid mobile number linked to Aadhaar (for OTP-based e-KYC)

How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27: Step-by-Step Process

Follow these steps carefully to complete your UP Scholarship 2026-27 registration online:

1.    Visit the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in.

2.    Click on 'Student' from the menu, then select 'New Registration' if you are a fresh applicant, or 'Renewal' if you already received the scholarship last year.

3.    If you don't already have one, generate your One Time Registration (OTR) number using your Aadhaar-based e-KYC — this is compulsory, and only one OTR can be created per student.

4.    Select the correct scholarship category: Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) or Post-Matric Intermediate (Class 11-12). Choosing the wrong category is one of the most common reasons forms get rejected.

5.    Enter your OTR number and click Submit to open the application form.

6.    Fill in personal details, school details, category, income details and bank account information carefully.

7.    Upload the scanned copies of all required documents in the correct format and size mentioned on the portal.

8.    Recheck every field, then click Final Submit (saving as a draft is not the same as submitting).

9.    Download and print the acknowledgement/application form.

10.  Submit the signed hard copy along with photocopies of documents to your school within the deadline given by your institution.

11.  Your school forwards the verified form to the District Welfare Office (DWO), where final scrutiny and approval happen before the scholarship amount is released.

Common Mistakes to Avoid While Applying

•     Selecting the wrong scholarship category or Fresh/Renewal option

•     Using a bank account that is not linked with the student's own Aadhaar (joint or inactive accounts often fail)

•     Forgetting to click Final Submit after saving the form as a draft

•     Missing the hard-copy submission deadline given by the school, even after applying online on time

•     Uploading an expired income or caste certificate

•     Not tracking application status for correction alerts from the school or DWO