UP Scholarship 2026-27 – According to the UP Scholarship 2026-27 schedule released by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag), the registration window for first-time applicants in Class 9 and Class 11 will close on September 21, 2026. Students who are already receiving the scholarship and needed to renew for Class 10 or Class 12 had an earlier deadline of August 25, which has already passed. New applicants still have time, but the deadline is approaching fast
Key Facts: UP Scholarship 2026-27
- Scheme: UP Scholarship (Chhatravriti), run by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department.
- Application portal: scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Fresh registration for Class 9 and Class 11 students: August 11 to September 21, 2026.
- Renewal for existing scholarship holders in Class 10 and Class 12: August 11 to August 25, 2026 (deadline has passed).
- Eligible categories: General, OBC, SC, ST, and minority students who are UP residents.
- Fee: No application fee is charged.
- Scholarship amount is paid directly into the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account after verification.
What This Means for Students
If you’re in Class 9 or Class 11 in Uttar Pradesh and have never applied for this scholarship before, you must register on scholarship.up.gov.in before September 21. Miss this date, and you lose the chance to receive the scholarship for this academic year, since the department has not indicated any plans to reopen the window for pre-matric or early post-matric fresh applicants after this cycle closes.
Students in Class 10 and Class 12 who already hold the scholarship and needed to renew should have completed that step by August 25. If you missed it, contact your school’s scholarship coordinator immediately to check whether a late submission is still possible through the District Inspector’s office, since online renewal itself is no longer available past the deadline.
How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27
- Visit the official portal at scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Click on “Pre-Matric Registration” if you are in Class 9 or 10, or the relevant Post-Matric option if you are in Class 11 or above.
- Fill in your personal, academic, category, and bank account details.
- Upload the required documents, including your Aadhaar card, income certificate, caste certificate (where applicable), and previous year’s mark sheet.
- Submit the form online, then take a printout of the completed application for future reference.
- Submit the signed printout along with supporting documents to your school within the timeline your school specifies, since schools also have to forward applications to the District School Inspector for verification.
Eligibility for UP Scholarship
To apply for the UP Scholarship 2026-27, students must be permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh and study in a recognized school or institution in the state. The scholarship is available for students from the General, OBC, SC, ST, and minority categories, with different family income limits for each category. Students also need a bank account in their own name linked with Aadhaar, as the scholarship money is sent directly to their account after the application is verified by the school, district, and state authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is the last date to apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27 for Class 9 and 11 students?
Ans. First-time applicants in Class 9 and Class 11 can register online until September 21, 2026, on scholarship.up.gov.in.
Q. Has the renewal deadline for Class 10 and Class 12 students already passed?
Ans. Yes. Renewal registration for students already receiving the scholarship in Class 10 and Class 12 closed on August 25, 2026. Students who missed it should check with their school on next steps.
Q. Is there a fee to apply for the UP Scholarship?
Ans. No, the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department does not charge any fee for filling out the scholarship application form.
Q. Who is eligible for the UP Scholarship 2026-27?
Ans. Uttar Pradesh residents enrolled in a recognized school, belonging to the General, OBC, SC, ST, or minority category, and meeting the applicable income criteria, are eligible to apply.
Q. When will the UP Scholarship 2026-27 amount be disbursed?
Ans. Based on the department’s schedule, disbursement is expected between late January and early February 2027, after school, district, and state-level verification of applications is complete.
Next Steps
To prevent last-minute server strain, Uttar Pradesh students in Classes 9 and 11 who have not yet applied should finish their registration on scholarship.up.gov.in well in advance of September 21. Before beginning the form, make sure you have your Aadhaar, income certificate, and bank account information ready. Additionally, confirm the precise submission deadline with your school, as several phases rely on how quickly your institution processes applications. If there are any date extensions, check the official site immediately, then return here for more information.