Archive · 7 Oct 2026
Uttar Pradesh Opens Dashmottar Scholarship Applications for 2026-27
Uttar Pradesh has started taking applications for a scholarship for the 2026-27 school year.
It is for students in college, postgraduate courses, diplomas, ITI and other eligible programs.
Students from several community groups may apply if they meet the rules.
Renewal students need to apply by October 15, 2026.
New applicants have until October 31.
They apply on the official scholarship website and provide the required details and documents.
Schools or colleges check applications before they are approved.
Approved students receive the money through direct bank transfer.
The amount depends on the course and whether a student lives at home or in a hostel.
The Uttar Pradesh government opened applications for the 2026-27 Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate, or Dashmottar, scholarship on September 15, 2026.
Renewal applicants must submit forms by October 15, while fresh applicants have until October 31, 2026.
Eligible courses include graduation, postgraduate, diploma, ITI and other qualifying programs.
The scheme covers eligible students from General, OBC, SC, ST and minority communities.
Eligible undergraduate students may receive Rs 230–550 monthly as day scholars or Rs 380–1,200 as hostellers, depending on course group.
- Who
- Eligible Uttar Pradesh students in higher education, including fresh and renewal applicants.
- What
- Applications opened for the Post-Matric Other Than Intermediate (Dashmottar) scholarship for 2026-27.
- When
- The application window opened September 15, 2026; renewal applications are due October 15 and fresh applications October 31, 2026.
- Where
- Through the official Uttar Pradesh scholarship portal.
- Why
- To provide scholarship assistance to eligible students pursuing higher education.
- Application opening date
- September 15, 2026
- Renewal deadline
- October 15, 2026
- Fresh application deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Eligible study types
- Graduation, postgraduate, diploma, ITI and other eligible courses
- Covered communities
- General, OBC, SC, ST and minority communities, subject to eligibility conditions
- UG day-scholar rates
- Rs 230 to Rs 550 per month, depending on course group
- UG hosteller rates
- Rs 380 to Rs 1,200 per month, depending on course group
- Payment method
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), after verification and approval