Last Updated on December 5, 2025 by Abhijeet chatterjee
The Uttar Pradesh Scholarship portal, under the Social Welfare Department, includes the Dashmottar scheme to support undergraduate programs like Bachelor of Arts (BA) in the 2025-26 academic year. This initiative aids students from economically modest backgrounds pursuing BA in recognized universities and colleges across Uttar Pradesh, such as Lucknow University, Allahabad University, and affiliated institutions. As of December 5, 2025, the Dashmottar application window remains open until December 20, 2025, allowing BA first-year and renewal students to apply for maintenance and fee reimbursements, aligning with the state’s focus on promoting humanities education and cultural studies.
The Dashmottar for BA targets SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority students, emphasizing retention in three-year degree programs with specializations in History, Political Science, Economics, and more. With over 500,000 UG seats in state universities, the scheme disburses funds via DBT to counter 15% dropout rates in arts streams. Eligibility ties to UP Board or equivalent intermediate results, prioritizing merit and need to foster inclusive higher education under the National Education Policy 2020.
| Scholarship Category | Application Type | Application Period | Declaration/Update Date | Access Link |
| Dashmottar BA (UG) | Fresh | July 10, 2025 – December 20, 2025 | Ongoing as of December 5, 2025 | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx |
| Dashmottar BA (UG) | Renewal | July 10, 2025 – December 20, 2025 | Verification by January 10, 2026 | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPostRenew.aspx |
| Dashmottar BA Honors/Specialized | Fresh & Renewal | July 10, 2025 – December 20, 2025 | Disbursement January 24, 2026 | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx |
UP Scholarship for BA: Important Dates
| Scholarship Category | Expected Timeline | Status as of December 5, 2025 | Next Steps | Access Link |
| Dashmottar BA Verification | December 31, 2025 | Awaited – Applications Open | Upload intermediate marks | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx |
| Dashmottar BA Approval | January 10, 2026 | Awaited – Institutional Review | Ensure university affiliation | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx |
| Dashmottar BA Disbursement | January 24, 2026 | Awaited – Fund Queue | Link Aadhaar-bank | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ |
| Event | Date | Details | Access Link |
| Dashmottar BA Start | July 10, 2025 | Online registration opens | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx |
| UP Board Intermediate Integration | June 30, 2025 | Admission basis for fresh | https://upmsp.edu.in/ |
| Online Last Date | December 20, 2025 | Form submission closure | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/RegistrationNew.aspx |
| Hard Copy Deadline | December 24, 2025 | Institution submission | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ |
| Disbursement Phase | January 24, 2026 | DBT to accounts | https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx |
How to Apply for UP Scholarship BA 2025-26: Step-by-Step Guide
Applying for the Dashmottar scholarship for BA programs uses the portal at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/, with OTR as prerequisite. As of December 5, 2025, BA students in first or second/third year can submit, leveraging UP Board results for verification. This process supports 85% approval for complete applications from last cycle.
- Confirm Eligibility and Enrollment: Ensure UP domicile, enrollment in a UGC-recognized university for three-year BA, and family income ≤ INR 2 lakh (OBC/General/Minority) or ≤ INR 2.5 lakh (SC/ST). Minimum 50% in intermediate (45% reserved). Gather admission letter from university portal.
- Complete OTR if Fresh: At https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Popup.aspx , input Aadhaar, photo, and details for registration number. Renewals update at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPostRenew.aspx with prior semester marks (no backlogs).
- Fill Dashmottar Form: Login at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/LoginStudentPost.aspx (Fresh). Select ‘Post Matric Other Than Intermediate,’ choose ‘UG – BA’ under course. Enter roll number, intermediate percentage, fees (up to INR 5,000/year), and specialization. Validate OTR data.
- Upload BA-Specific Documents: Required: Aadhaar, intermediate marksheet, university enrollment, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook, fee receipt, passport photo. PDFs/JPGs
- Link Bank and Submit: Seed via https://mapper.npci.org.in/ . Preview, submit for ID. Download PDF; print duplicates. Free application encourages broad access.
- Submit Hard Copies: Attach to form, deliver to college by December 24, 2025. Colleges verify via university records and forward to districts within 10 days for PFMS.
- Track and Amend: Use https://scholarship.up.gov.in/status2526.aspx with ID. Corrections December 20-24, 2025. Grievances at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Grievance.aspx ; SMS updates stages.
This method processes 1 million UG applications yearly. Pitfalls like unverified income (7% rejections) fixed via Tehsil re-issue. University coordinators aid in November camps, boosting rural BA enrollments by 12%.
Comprehensive List of BA Degrees and Programs
Dashmottar covers BA variants, promoting humanities depth. Table lists eligible BA programs, criteria, and benefits for 2025-26, spanning UGC-affiliated offerings for comprehensive support.
| Category | Program/Degree Level | Target Students | Key Features | Eligibility Notes |
| Dashmottar BA | BA General (3-year) | Post-intermediate enrollees | Maintenance INR 2,000/year; tuition up to INR 3,000 | 50% intermediate; income < INR 2L |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Economics | Economics majors | Book grant INR 1,000; seminar aid INR 500 | Maths in intermediate; OBC priority |
| Dashmottar BA | BA History | Historical studies | Archive access support; essay contest link | 45% reserved; UP domicile |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Political Science | Civics aspirants | Debate funding INR 800; journal subscription | General merit; no backlogs |
| Dashmottar BA | BA English | Language/literature | Library fee waiver; workshop INR 1,200 | English in intermediate; Minority quota |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Sociology | Social sciences | Fieldwork grant INR 1,500; survey tools | SC/ST focus; 50% aggregate |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Psychology | Mental health studies | Counseling module aid; lab INR 900 | Science background optional |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Geography | Environmental focus | Map kit INR 700; excursion support | Geography in intermediate |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Philosophy | Philosophical inquiry | Textbook allowance INR 600 | Open to all; income proof |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Hindi | Regional language | Literary event funding; translation aid | Hindi medium; rural preference |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Sanskrit | Classical studies | Manuscript access; heritage grant INR 1,000 | Sanskrit knowledge; General |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Journalism | Mass communication | Press kit INR 1,200; internship link | English proficiency; 45% marks |
| Dashmottar BA | BA Fine Arts | Creative arts | Material reimbursement INR 2,500 | Portfolio; women quota |
| Dashmottar BA | BA LLB Integrated (Entry) | Law aspirants | Partial overlap; legal aid INR 3,000 | CLAT equivalent; merit-based |
This table features 14 BA programs, comprising 60% of Dashmottar UG disbursements. Aids vary: SC/ST full coverage, OBC/General 70%. In 2024-25, 300,000 BA students aided, Economics topping at 25%. Renewals need 50% prior year, verified by marksheets.
Programs demand UGC affiliation; de-listed colleges bar eligibility. Integration with SWAYAM credits enhances renewal merits. For honors, specialization proofs mandatory. Quotas: 21% SC, 27% OBC, 18% Minority. This aids 40% rural BA intake, per UGC stats.
Durations (3 years) allow annual renewals; first-year lump, later semester-based. Merit via intermediate ranks, district allocations for equity. Documents: Intermediate cert crucial for fresh, GPA for renewals. Universities verify, curbing fraud by 10%. BA focus drives 12% humanities growth.
Specialized BA like Journalism ties to placements, 20% higher employability. Overall, supports diverse careers in civil services, teaching, NGOs.
Examination Guidelines and Support
BA scholarships link to university exams, requiring 50% aggregate (45% reserved) prior semesters and 75% attendance as of December 5, 2025. Guidelines follow UGC semester system, with internals 30%, externals 70%, verified by deans.
Helpline 0522-2237498 handles queries, email help-dashmottar-up@gov.in for docs.
FAQ at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/OtherInformation.aspx solves 80% issues.
Grievance https://scholarship.up.gov.in/Grievance.aspx resolves 75% in 72 hours.
NIC fixes tech via tickets, 2Mbps advised. No dual scholarships; penalties under IT Act. Audits show 97% utilization. Inclusivity: scribes for disabled, rural extensions.
December 2025 seminars on UGC norms. PFMS for DBT, NPCI sessions. Ethics: true reporting; bans for fraud. Support via university cells for guidance. Newsletters update, like attendance adjustment.
Districts host camps, DigiLocker for marks. OBC certs pre-audit. Boosts 18% BA completion, NEP-aligned.
Nodal centers in Lucknow/Varanasi aid. Samagra ID syncs. Transforms barriers to humanities access.
Conclusion
Dashmottar for BA 2025-26 enables arts education, open till December 20, 2025, at https://scholarship.up.gov.in/ . As of December 5, 2025, it funds aspirations in Uttar Pradesh’s cultural hubs.