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.

Scholarship Category	Form Type	Submission Period	Status as of December 5, 2025	Access Link
Pre-Matric (Classes 9-10)	Fresh & Renewal	July 2 – October 30, 2025	Closed – Verification Phase	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx
Post-Matric (Classes 11-12)	Fresh & Renewal	July 2 – October 30, 2025	Closed – Document Review	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx
Dashmottar (UG/PG/Diploma)	Fresh & Renewal	July 10 – December 20, 2025	Open – Active Filling	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx

Form Section	Expected Completion	Status as of December 5, 2025	Key Requirement	Access Link
Pre-Matric Form Verification	December 15, 2025	Ongoing	Mark Sheet Upload	https://scholarship.up.gov.in
Post-Matric Form Approval	December 20, 2025	Awaited	Fee Receipt	https://scholarship.up.gov.in
Dashmottar Form Submission	December 20, 2025	Open	Course Details	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx

Event	Date	Details	Access Link
Form Portal Opening	July 2, 2025	Pre/Post-Matric Start	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx
Dashmottar Form Launch	July 10, 2025	Higher Education Access	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx
Pre/Post-Matric Closure	October 30, 2025	Online Form Deadline	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx
Hard Copy Submission	November 4, 2025 (Pre/Post); December 24, 2025 (Dashmottar)	Institution Forwarding	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
Form Disbursement	December 31, 2025	Fund Release	https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx

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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.

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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Review and Submit: Preview form; edit errors. Submit generates application ID and downloadable PDF. Print two copies for hard submission by deadlines.
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.

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Comprehensive 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.

Category	Key Form Fields	Required Uploads	Program Examples	Eligibility Threshold
Pre-Matric	Enrollment, Class 9/10 marks, income	Mark sheet, Aadhaar, photo	Class 9, Class 10	Pass prior class; income < INR 2L
Post-Matric	Stream, roll no., fees, attendance	Class 10 cert, fee receipt, caste	Class 11 Arts, Class 12 Science	50% in Class 10; UP domicile
Dashmottar UG	Degree name, semester, institution code	12th marks, admission letter, bank passbook	BA, BSc, BCom	50% in 12th; regular student
Dashmottar PG	PG specialization, UG percentage, research opt	UG degree, income cert, photo ID	MA, MSc, MCom	UG pass; merit quota
Dashmottar Tech	Entrance score, branch, lab fees	JEE/NEET scorecard, fee structure	BTech, MBBS, LLB	Qualified exam; 45% reserved
Dashmottar Vocational	Duration, skill cert, placement intent	10th/12th cert, enrollment proof	Diploma Polytechnic, ITI	Vocational enrollment
Dashmottar Professional	Course fees, internship details	Admission proof, professional cert	MBA, PhD	PG entry; no backlogs

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.

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