UP Scholarship 2026-27: Registration Begins for Classes 9 to 12; Check Dates and Application Process
By | Education | 12-Aug-2026 15:27:43
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Lucknow: The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department (UPSWD) has started the UP Scholarship 2026-27 application process for students studying in Classes 9 to 12. Eligible students can register online through the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
The Uttar Pradesh government scholarship scheme covers students from different categories, including General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC) and minority communities, subject to the applicable eligibility conditions.
The department has announced separate schedules for pre-matric and post-matric intermediate scholarships for Classes 9 to 12 and the Dashmottar scholarship for students pursuing education beyond Class 12.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Important Dates
Students applying for the UP Scholarship 2026-27 can check the registration and disbursement schedule below:
Students should complete their applications within the prescribed deadlines and regularly check the official scholarship portal for updates.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Who Can Apply?
The scholarship scheme is available to eligible students studying in Classes 9 to 12 as well as students pursuing higher education under the Dashmottar category.
The scheme covers eligible students belonging to General, SC, ST, OBC and minority communities. Students must meet the prescribed eligibility conditions for their respective scholarship category before submitting the application.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: What Happens After Application?
After submission, the scholarship application goes through multiple levels of verification before the scholarship amount is released.
The major stages include:
School-level verification: The school verifies the student's application details and forwards eligible applications for further processing.
District-level verification: The concerned district authority verifies student details and beneficiary information.
NIC scrutiny: The National Informatics Centre (NIC) conducts technical scrutiny to identify errors or discrepancies in the submitted data.
Final approval: The district-level committee reviews and finalises the verified list of eligible beneficiaries.
Scholarship disbursement: After approval, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account, subject to the applicable payment process.
UP Scholarship 2026-27: Documents and Application Details
Students should keep the required documents and information ready before applying. They should carefully enter their personal, academic and bank account details and ensure that the information matches their official records.
Applicants should also complete the required verification process through their respective institutions within the prescribed timeline. Any errors or discrepancies in the application may affect verification and scholarship disbursement.
Students are advised to visit the official UP Scholarship portal regularly for application-related notices, verification updates and payment information.