UP Scholarship Status 2026-27 | सभी छात्र चेक करें अपने UP Scholarship का Live स्टेटस

UP Scholarship Status 2026-27 refers to the online tracking system for various scholarships provided by the Uttar Pradesh government through the Social Welfare Department. This is not a job recruitment but a scholarship scheme tracking portal for students pursuing education from Class 10 onwards. Students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and General categories can check their scholarship application status, payment status, and renewal status through the official UP Scholarship portal. The Department of Social Welfare, Government of Uttar Pradesh manages Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and other scholarship schemes worth several thousand crores annually to support economically disadvantaged students. This overview focuses on the scholarship status checking process for the academic year 2026-27.

Important Dates (Typical / Indicative)

Scholarship Beneficiaries (Typical / Indicative)

Educational Qualification

• Pre-Matric Scholarship: Students studying in Class 9 and 10
• Post-Matric (Class 11-12): Students enrolled in Class 11 and 12 in recognized institutions
• Post-Matric (Intermediate): Students pursuing Intermediate, ITI, Polytechnic courses
• Post-Matric (Graduation & Above): Students in Graduate, Post-Graduate, Professional courses (B.Tech, MBBS, LLB etc.)
• Student must be enrolled in a UP government recognized institution
• Previous year's examination should be passed (for renewal cases)

Age Limit

Note: Age limit is generally relaxed for disabled and special category students. Age is calculated as on July 1 of the application year.

Family Income Criteria

• SC/ST/General/OBC: Annual family income should not exceed ₹2,00,000 (for Post-Matric)
• Pre-Matric: Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,00,000
• Minority Scholarships: Income limit varies between ₹2,00,000 to ₹2,50,000

Nationality

• Applicant must be a citizen of India
• Must be a permanent resident/domicile of Uttar Pradesh
• Valid Aadhaar Card and domicile certificate required

How to Check UP Scholarship Status 2026-27

1. Visit the official UP Scholarship portal at scholarship.up.gov.in
2. Click on the 'Status' tab on the homepage
3. Select your scholarship category (Pre-Matric/Post-Matric/Minority etc.)
4. Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth or Application Number
5. Enter the Captcha Code displayed on screen
6. Click on 'Search' or 'Submit' button
7. Your scholarship application status will be displayed showing: Application Status, Institute Verification Status, Payment Status
8. For payment status, check Bank Account Number and PFMS/DBT transaction details
9. Take a screenshot or print the status page for future reference
10. If status shows 'Pending' or 'Rejected', contact your institution or district welfare office

Application Fees

Note: UP Scholarship application and status checking is completely free. Beware of fraud websites charging fees.

Scholarship Disbursement Process

1. Online Application Submission: Student fills and submits the scholarship application form on the UP Scholarship portal with required documents (Aadhaar, Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Bank details, marksheets)

1. Institute Level Verification: The educational institution verifies student's enrollment, attendance, course details, and fee structure. Institute forwards approved applications to district welfare office.

1. District Welfare Office Verification: District Social Welfare Officer verifies documents, income certificates, caste certificates, and approves eligible applications for payment processing.

1. State Level Scrutiny: Social Welfare Department, UP Government conducts final scrutiny of applications and generates scholarship payment lists.

1. PFMS/DBT Transfer: Approved scholarship amount is directly transferred to student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through Public Finance Management System (PFMS) via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

1. Payment Confirmation: Student receives SMS notification of credit. Status updates to 'Payment Released' on portal with transaction ID and payment date.

This is NOT an examination-based recruitment. This is a scholarship scheme.

Scholarship Amount Pattern (Post-Matric - Typical)

Pre-Matric Scholarship Amount

Additional: Reimbursement of actual tuition/course fees as per government norms (up to specified limits).

Required Documents for UP Scholarship Application

Personal Documents

• Valid Aadhaar Card (mandatory)
• Recent passport size photograph (scanned)
• Date of Birth proof (Class 10 marksheet/Birth certificate)
• Domicile Certificate of Uttar Pradesh
• Current year's enrollment/admission proof

Category Documents

• SC/ST students: Valid Caste Certificate issued by competent authority
• OBC students: Valid OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Certificate with current year validity
• EWS students: Valid EWS Certificate issued by competent authority
• Minority students: Community/Religion certificate if applicable

Income & Education Documents

• Income Certificate (issued within current financial year by Tehsildar/SDM)
• Previous year's marksheet/passing certificate
• Current year fee receipt from institution
• Bank account passbook first page (student's own account)
• IFSC Code and Branch details

Additional Documents

• For Hostelers: Hostel admission proof and fee receipt
• For Differently-abled: Disability certificate (if applicable, minimum 40% disability)
• Institution verification stamp on printed application

Scholarship Benefits (Typical Annual Amount - Indicative)

Major Components:

• Maintenance Allowance: Paid monthly (10 months) directly to student's account
• Course Fee: Reimbursed to institution or student as per actual (within prescribed limit)
• Admission Fee: One-time reimbursement
• Other Allowances: Reader allowance for blind students, special equipment allowance for disabled students

Note: Professional courses (Engineering, Medical, Law) attract higher scholarship amounts ranging from ₹20,000 to ₹50,000 per annum.

UP Scholarship provides financial support enabling students to complete their education without dropout due to economic constraints. Students who successfully complete their courses with scholarship support can pursue higher education, competitive examinations (UPSC, UPPSC, SSC, Banking), professional certifications, or entrepreneurship. Many scholarship recipients have progressed to become IAS/IPS officers, engineers, doctors, teachers, and contribute to society. The scholarship acts as a foundation for career development and social mobility for economically weaker sections.

There is no admit card for UP Scholarship as it is not an examination-based selection. Students need to register on the UP Scholarship portal using their registration credentials (Registration ID and Password created during fresh application). For status checking, students require their Application Number/Registration Number and Date of Birth. SMS and email notifications are sent at various stages of application processing, verification, and payment disbursement to the registered mobile number and email ID provided during application.

The scholarship 'result' is essentially the approval and payment release status visible on the UP Scholarship portal. Students can check their status in real-time by logging into the portal. Status updates include: Application Submitted, Pending at Institute, Institute Verified, Pending at District Office, District Approved, Payment Processing, and Payment Released with transaction details. Final payment status typically updates within 60-90 days of application submission. Rejected applications show rejection reasons which can be corrected and resubmitted if within the correction window.

UP Scholarship does not have cutoff marks or merit-based selection. It is purely eligibility and income-based. All eligible students meeting the criteria (category certificate, income limit, course enrollment, attendance) are granted scholarships subject to budget allocation. However, priority is given to: students with 75%+ attendance, students from recognized institutions, and applications submitted within deadline. In case of budget constraints, preference may be given based on income level (lower income first) and submission date (early applications processed first).

Scholarship Accessibility

UP Scholarship portal is accessible online from anywhere in India or abroad. Students can apply and check status from any location with internet connectivity.

Offline Assistance Centres in UP

• North UP: Meerut, Lucknow, Bareilly, Aligarh, Moradabad, Saharanpur, Ghaziabad, Noida
• Central UP: Kanpur, Lucknow, Allahabad (Prayagraj), Unnao, Rae Bareli, Sitapur, Hardoi
• East UP: Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Azamgarh, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Ballia, Deoria, Kushinagar
• West UP: Agra, Mathura, Firozabad, Mainpuri, Etah, Hathras
• Bundelkhand: Jhansi, Banda, Chitrakoot, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun
• Purvanchal: Faizabad (Ayodhya), Sultanpur, Pratapgarh, Ambedkar Nagar, Basti

All District Social Welfare Offices and Jan Seva Kendras provide offline application and grievance support.