UP Scholarship Application Form 2025-26: Filling Guide for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Dashmottar

The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship application form, accessible via the official portal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/, is a digital gateway for securing financial aid under Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Dashmottar schemes for the 2025-26 academic year. Hosted by the National Informatics Centre (NIC) and managed by the Social Welfare Department, the form ensures streamlined submission with pre-filled options post-OTR. As of December 5, 2025, the portal supports ongoing Dashmottar form fillings until December 20, 2025, while Pre/Post-Matric forms closed on October 30, 2025, with verifications in progress.

You can refer to the application form sample for 2022 – 2023.

How to Fill UP Scholarship Application Form 2025-26: Step-by-Step Guide

Filling the UP Scholarship form is a precise process via https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx, post-OTR completion. As of December 5, 2025, Dashmottar forms are prioritized; earlier submissions are under review. This guide details navigation, ensuring 95% first-pass success rates from prior cycles.

1. Login Post-OTR:
   ~Access https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ and select department (Social Welfare for SC/ST/General, Backward Class for OBC, Minority for others).
   ~Use OTR credentials at category links:
   Pre-Matric Fresh at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPreFresh.aspx, Renewal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPreRenew.aspx; Post-Matric Fresh at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPost.aspx, Renewal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPostRenew.aspx; Dashmottar Fresh at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPost.aspx, Renewal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPostRenew.aspx.
2. Select Scheme and Year: Dashboard prompts scheme selection (2025-26). Pre-fill pulls OTR data; verify name, Aadhaar, address. For Dashmottar, choose course type (UG/PG/Diploma/ITL).
3. Enter Personal and Academic Details: Input enrollment/roll number, previous marks (min 50% general, 45% reserved), family income, caste (upload cert if applicable). For Post-Matric, specify stream (Arts/Science/Commerce); Dashmottar requires institution code from dropdown.
4. Fee and Bank Section: Declare annual fees (tuition/maintenance), upload receipt. Link bank: account number, IFSC, passbook scan. Aadhaar seeding mandatory via NPCI for DBT.
5. Upload Documents: Mandatory: Aadhaar, photo (<50KB JPEG), mark sheet, income/caste certs, domicile proof, fee slip. Optional: hostel proof. Formats: PDF/JPG <200KB; ensure legibility to avoid 10% rejection rate.
6. Review and Submit: Preview form; edit errors. Submit generates application ID and downloadable PDF. Print two copies for hard submission by deadlines.
7. Track and Correct: Monitor at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx. Edit window: 7 days post-submit. Common errors: mismatched Aadhaar (fix via UIDAI), incomplete fees (resubmit receipt).

The form auto-validates fields, flagging blanks. In 2024-25, 1.8 million forms processed, with 92% approvals. For technical glitches, clear cache or use incognito mode. Helpline at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Contactus.aspx aids real-time fixes.

full List of Form Fields and Programs

The application form spans core and category-specific fields, adaptable to 20+ programs. Below table outlines essentials for 2025-26, aiding targeted preparation.

This matrix covers primary fields, with Dashmottar forms featuring dynamic dropdowns for 500+ institutions. Income fields cap at INR 2 lakh for most, with exceptions for general merit. Form analytics show 70% time spent on uploads; pre-scan documents to expedite.

Reserved categories auto-flag quotas upon caste upload. For renewals, 80% fields pre-populate, focusing updates on marks and fees. Integration with Samagra ID verifies academics, reducing manual entry errors by 40%.

Program-specific nuances: Science streams in Post-Matric require lab fee breakdowns; engineering Dashmottar mandates branch codes from AICTE lists. Overall, the form’s modularity supports diverse paths, from secondary retention to tertiary advancement.

Form Guidelines and Support

• Guidelines at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/OtherInformation.aspx stress data accuracy; discrepancies trigger auto-rejection. As of December 5, 2025, forms demand 100% completion, with no partial saves beyond drafts. Ethical norms prohibit multiple submissions; violations invite IT Act penalties.
• Support: Customer care at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Contactus.aspx lists 0522-2237498 (10 AM-6 PM). FAQs cover form pitfalls like IFSC errors. Grievance portal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Grievance.aspx resolves 85% queries in 48 hours.
• Technical: Enable JavaScript; avoid mobile uploads due to size limits. District Nodal Officers host December clinics for hands-on form help. Inclusivity: Audio guides for visually impaired via portal accessibility tools.
• Audits ensure 97% form integrity. Schedules page at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/OtherInformation.aspx updates extensions, none active now. Helpline scripts address 90% issues, from field validations to PDF generations.
• Post-submission, institutions verify within 15 days, forwarding to districts. This layered check upholds transparency, with 2024-25 data showing 98% fund alignment to forms.