UP Scholarship 2026-27 Schedule: Key Dates for Purvadasham and Dashottar Students

Quick Highlights

• Department: Social Welfare Department (Samaj Kalyan Vibhag), Government of Uttar Pradesh
• Scheme: Purvadasham Scholarship (Class 9-10) and Dashottar Scholarship (Class 11 and above, including higher education)
• Categories Covered: SC, ST, General, OBC, and Minority students
• Order Numbers: 92/2026/1940 (Class 9-12 schedule) and 91/2026/1941 (higher classes/Dashottar schedule)
• Order Date: 20 July 2026
• Academic/Financial Year: 2026-27
• Mode of Application: Online, through the state scholarship portal

What This Schedule Covers

Two government orders were issued on the same day. One, referencing an earlier letter dated 18 July 2026, sets the schedule for Purvadasham scholarship for Class 9 and 10 students, and Dashottar scholarship for Class 11 and 12 students. The other, referencing a separate letter of the same date, sets the schedule for Dashottar scholarship applicable to students in higher classes, meaning those pursuing courses beyond Class 12 in government, aided, and recognised private institutions within and outside the state.

Both timetables follow broadly the same structure: institutions first register and get verified in the master database, after which currently enrolled students apply for renewal and new students apply as fresh applicants. Applications are then checked by the institution, verified by the university or district school inspector, screened by the National Informatics Centre (NIC), locked by the district scholarship committee, and finally paid out through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) into students' Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.

Schedule for Class 9 to 12 (Purvadasham and Dashottar)

This timetable applies to Purvadasham scholarship for Class 9 and 10 students, and Dashottar scholarship for Class 11 and 12 students, across recognised schools in Uttar Pradesh.

Master Data Preparation

Renewal Applications (Class 10 and 12)

Where data flagged as doubtful or erroneous needs extra time, the notification allows verification up to 10 October 2026, a fresh NIC review between 10 and 15 October 2026, district-level correction between 16 and 20 October 2026, demand creation between 21 and 25 October 2026, and final payment between 25 and 31 October 2026.

Fresh Applications (Class 9 and 11)

Schedule for Higher Classes (Dashottar Scholarship Beyond Class 12)

This second timetable applies to Dashottar scholarship for students enrolled in courses above Class 12, whether at government, aided, or recognised private institutions located within Uttar Pradesh or in other states.

Master Data Preparation

Renewal Applications (Higher Classes)

For records flagged as doubtful or erroneous, verification is allowed until 20 December 2026, followed by NIC re-scrutiny from 21 to 31 December 2026, district-level verification and locking from 1 to 10 January 2027, demand creation from 11 to 15 January 2027, and payment from 16 to 25 January 2027.

Fresh Applications (Higher Classes)

Doubtful or erroneous data goes through the same downstream process: district committee locking, demand creation, and disbursal between early December 2026 and 31 January 2027, depending on which stage the flagged record was cleared at.

Important Conditions Students Should Know

• Verification of genuine students, and blocking of ineligible students, courses, or institutions, will only happen after the master data on courses, fees, and seats has been locked at the institution level.
• For renewal, an institution can only forward a student's application once that student is shown as promoted with marks in the declared result of the previous year or semester; if results are not out, or the student has not been promoted, the application will not be forwarded.
• For a student moving to the next class, the institution must correctly record the admission date, the previous class result, enrollment number, and attendance percentage.
• As soon as university or affiliating agency results are declared, they must be uploaded to the scholarship portal without delay, since this is matched during the scrutiny stage.
• No application is to be kept pending at any stage. Applications found correct must be verified and forwarded, and incorrect ones rejected, within the notified timeframe; responsibility for delay rests with the concerned nodal officer.
• When an institution's data is blocked for renewal, the related demand data is also blocked with it, to prevent duplicate payment to any student.

How to Apply for UP Scholarship 2026-27

The steps below apply broadly to both the Class 9-12 and higher-class Dashottar schedules, with exact dates as given in the tables above.

1. Renewal students log in to the scholarship portal and submit the renewal application online within the notified window, then submit a hard copy at their institution.
2. New (fresh) students register on the scholarship portal, complete the online application, and take a final printout once submitted.
3. Students submit the hard copy of the application, along with all required documents, to their school, college, or university within the given dates.
4. The institution verifies marks, attendance, and eligibility, completes biometric authentication where applicable, and forwards the verified application online.
5. The university, affiliating agency, or District School Inspector checks the forwarded data and confirms genuine students, blocking any ineligible entries.
6. The National Informatics Centre screens the verified data, and the district scholarship committee locks eligible records after resolving doubtful entries.
7. Once the demand for funds is created and approved, the scholarship amount is credited directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account through PFMS.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Who is covered under the UP Scholarship 2026-27 schedule?

The schedule covers Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, General, Other Backward Class, and Minority category students studying in Class 9 to 12 under the Purvadasham and Dashottar schemes, as well as students in higher classes above Class 12 under the Dashottar scheme.

Q2. When can new students apply for UP Scholarship for Class 9 to 12?

Fresh students in Class 9 and Class 11 can register and submit their online application from 11 August 2026 to 21 September 2026.

Q3. When can new students in higher classes apply for Dashottar scholarship?

New students pursuing courses above Class 12 can register and submit their online application from 15 September 2026 to 31 October 2026.

Q4. What is the last date for renewal applications in Class 10 and 12?

Students seeking renewal in Class 10 and Class 12 must submit their online application and hard copy between 11 August 2026 and 25 August 2026.

Q5. What is the last date for renewal applications in higher classes?

Renewal applicants in higher classes can apply between 15 September 2026 and 15 October 2026.

Q6. When will the scholarship amount actually be paid to students?

Payment timelines vary by category and by whether a record is cleared in the first pass or flagged as doubtful. For Class 10 and 12 renewal students, payment is expected between 29 September 2026 and 5 October 2026, extending to 31 October 2026 for flagged records. For higher-class renewal students, payment is expected between 1 and 10 December 2026, extending to 25 January 2027 for flagged records.

Q7. Is a promotion result required for renewal of scholarship?

Yes. An institution can forward a renewal application only after the student is shown as promoted with marks in the declared result of the previous class or semester.

Q8. Through which system is the scholarship amount transferred?

The scholarship amount, covering educational allowance and fee reimbursement, is transferred through the Public Financial Management System directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account, once the district-level demand for funds is created and locked.

Source

This information is based on two government orders issued by the Social Welfare Department, Government of Uttar Pradesh, dated 20 July 2026 (Order No. 92/2026/1940 and Order No. 91/2026/1941). For the official notification and any updates, students should check with their institution or the relevant district social welfare office.

Disclaimer

This article is based on official government orders available at the time of writing and is intended for general information only. Dates and procedures are subject to change or extension by the Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department. Students are advised to confirm details with their institution or the official scholarship portal before taking any action.