UP Scholarship Status 2026: Phase 2 Payments Released, Check Status, Eligibility and Application Process; Direct Link Here
The scheme covers a wide range of students from Class 9 to postgraduate courses, including diploma and professional programmes.
The Uttar Pradesh Social Welfare Department has released the Phase 2 scholarship payments for the 2025-26 academic session today. Students who have applied for the scholarship can now check their UP Scholarship Status 2026 online through the official portal at scholarship.up.gov.in using their registration details.
Lakhs of students who have successfully registered will receive scholarship payments directly into their preferred bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer). The Phase 2 payments will be received only by applicants who have cleared scrutiny at the institutional, district, and treasury levels. The second batch of payments has been released for candidates who missed the first phase (December-January).
The scheme covers a wide range of students from Class 9 to postgraduate courses, including diploma and professional programmes. It provides financial assistance to reduce the burden of educational expenses and ensure that eligible students can pursue their studies without interruption.
UP Scholarship Payment Status Check: Direct Link Here
How to Check UP Scholarship DBT Payment Status (Step-by-Step)
- Open the official PFMS portal: pfms.nic.in
- Go to the “Know Your Payments” section
- Select “Scholarship” as the scheme
- Enter your Bank Account Number/Aadhaar Number + Captcha
- Verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number
- Check the status:
- If it shows “Payment Success”, the amount has reached your account.
- Confirm the credit in your bank passbook or statement.
PFMS / Portal Status Meaning
| PFMS / Portal Status | What It Means for Students |
|---|---|
| Payment Success | Amount credited to bank: check, passbook/statement |
| Sent to Bank / Under Process | Transfer initiated: wait 2–3 working days |
| No Record Found | Not included in this file: recheck on the UP portal |
| Rejected by Bank / PFMS | Aadhaar / KYC / account issue: needs immediate correction |
Alternative Method below: via the scholarship.up.gov.in/students.aspx portal.
Common Reasons for Non-Receipt & What to Do
- Aadhaar is not seeded with the bank account you provided
- Bank KYC incomplete or account frozen/closed
- Name, category, income certificate or course mismatch
- Application stuck at “Pending at District Level” or “Rejected”
Students experiencing issues should contact their college/institution immediately. Please rectify their records and re-map Aadhaar-bank details for future instalments.
UP Scholarship Status 2026: How to Check Online
Students can easily check the status of their scholarship application by following these steps:
- Visit the official website: scholarship.up.gov.in/students.aspx
- Click on the “Status” option on the homepage.
- Select the relevant academic year.
- Enter the registration number and date of birth.
- Complete the captcha verification and submit the details.
Once submitted, the portal will display the current status of the scholarship application, including verification and payment progress.
UP Scholarship Application Status Check: Click Here
Eligibility Criteria for UP Scholarship 2025–26
To apply for the scholarship, candidates must meet certain eligibility requirements:
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Uttar Pradesh.
- Students should be enrolled in a recognised school, college, or university in the state.
- The scheme is available for students in Class 9–10 (Pre-Matric) and Class 11 onwards, including undergraduate and postgraduate courses (Post-Matric).
- Annual family income should generally not exceed â‚ą1 lakh for pre-matric students and around â‚ą2 lakh for post-matric students (varies by category).
UP Scholarship Categories
The UP government offers scholarships under multiple categories:
- Pre-Matric Scholarship – for students in Classes 9 and 10
- Post-Matric Scholarship (Intermediate) – for students in Classes 11 and 12
- Post-Matric Scholarship (Other than Intermediate) – for diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate courses
- State-outside scholarships for eligible students studying outside Uttar Pradesh
These scholarships aim to support students from SC, ST, OBC, General, and minority communities who belong to economically weaker families.
The UP Scholarship scheme remains one of the largest state-funded scholarship programmes in India, supporting millions of students every year. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official portal for updates regarding verification, approval, and payment status of their scholarship applications.
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