UP Dashmottar Post-Matric Scholarship 2025–26: Complete Guide — Eligibility, Dates, Documents & How to Apply
The UP “Dashmottar” (post-matric) scholarship is the Uttar Pradesh government’s flagship support for students studying beyond Class 10 — from Class 11 and 12 to undergraduate, diploma and higher courses. This article is a plain-English, step-by-step guide to the Dashmottar/Post-Matric Scholarship for the 2025–26 application cycle (applications opened in July 2025). You’ll learn who can apply, the exact documents you need, the typical income limits, how much support you can expect (tuition reimbursement, maintenance allowance, book grants and special allowances), and how money reaches your bank account.
I also walk you through the online OTR (One-Time Registration) process on the official portal, common application mistakes to avoid, renewal rules, and a realistic timeline from submission to DBT payment. Key facts, sample timelines and practical tips are sourced from official and trusted scholarship guides — but because deadlines and minor rules change year to year, I also show where to check the live portal and what to keep ready before you click “Submit.” Whether you’re a first-time applicant, a parent helping a student, or a college admin verifying documents, this guide gives everything you need to complete the Dashmottar application correctly and confidently.
1. Quick summary — what is “Dashmottar” (Post-Matric) scholarship?
“Dashmottar” literally means “beyond tenth class.” In Uttar Pradesh, the Dashmottar (Post-Matric) scholarship refers to state scholarships for students enrolled after Class 10 — including Intermediate (11–12), undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, ITI and professional courses. The scheme reimburses tuition/mandatory fees and pays maintenance allowances so financially vulnerable students can continue their studies. It is run through the UP scholarship portal and administered by state departments (Social Welfare / Backward Classes / Minority Welfare depending on category).
2. Who can apply? — Eligibility at a glance
The eligibility conditions are straightforward but important to meet:
Domicile: You (the student) must be a resident of Uttar Pradesh (a valid domicile certificate may be necessary). Students from other states studying in UP can apply under the “Post-Matric Outside State” category.
Course level: Enrolled in a recognised institution for post-matric courses — Class 11/12 (Intermediate), graduation, post-graduation, diploma, ITI, professional degrees etc.
Income ceiling: Family income limits are typically used to target need:
Post-Matric: family income commonly capped around ₹2,00,000 per year for General/OBC/Minority categories; some documents note ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST checks in certain cycles — always confirm the current year’s notification.
Minimum academic requirement: For renewal and some categories, passing the previous year’s exam and minimum marks (often 50% in the previous exam for specific schemes) is required.
Aadhaar & bank account: An Aadhaar-seeded bank account in the student’s name (or as per portal rules) is generally mandatory for DBT disbursement.
Example: A Class 12 student in Gorakhpur whose family income is ₹1.8 lakh and who studies in a recognised college would normally be eligible to apply for the Dashmottar (Post-Matric) scholarship in the General/Post-Matric intermediate category.
3. Benefits — what does the scholarship pay?
Benefit packages vary by course group and category, but typical components include:
Tuition & compulsory fees: Full or partial reimbursement of institutional fees (receipts required).
Maintenance allowance: A monthly stipend depending on the course group (examples range roughly ₹230–₹1,200 per month for different groups).
Hostel/boarding assistance: Higher allowances for hostellers in certain course groups.
Book grant: Annual book assistance (e.g., around ₹1,200 per year for many groups).
Special allowances: Reader/escort allowances for students with disabilities and other category-specific payments.
These amounts change with the academic year and the guidelines the state publishes. For the 2025–26 cycle the range and structure are published on the UP scholarship portal and trusted scholarship guides — check the portal before planning budgets.
4. Important dates — 2025–26 example (what to expect)
For the most recent cycle (2025–26) the portal opened registration in early July 2025. Different categories often have slightly different windows — intermediate / post-matric other than intermediate / outside state windows may close on different dates. That’s why the usual pattern is:
Registration / OTR creation: early July (e.g., 1–3 July 2025).
Student application window (fresh & renewal): July – November / December 2025 (category dependent).
Institution verification & corrections: November–December 2025.
Fund disbursement (DBT): dates vary, but many students saw payments scheduled in late 2025 (check PFMS / portal for your status).
Tip: Because the portal publishes separate deadlines for SC/ST, General/OBC/Minority and “other than intermediate” categories, note the specific last date for your category on scholarship.up.gov.in before you apply.
5. Documents you must keep ready
Prepare scanned/camera-legible copies (as per portal size limits) of:
Aadhaar card (student) — mandatory for OTR / ABPS.
Domicile/UP residence proof.
Caste certificate (if applicable).
Income certificate (issued by Tahsildar/competent authority).
Fee receipt / admission letter / bonafide certificate of the current session.
Previous year marksheet (for renewals/minimum-marks checks).
Bank passbook copy or cancelled cheque (account must be in the student’s name and Aadhaar-seeded where required).
Passport-size photograph.
Make sure the income certificate and caste certificate are recent and issued by the correct local authority; portals reject mismatched formats or old certificates.
6. Step-by-step application (fresh registration to submission)
Create OTR (One-Time Registration): Go to scholarship.up.gov.in → Student → New Registration. OTR is generated after mobile/Aadhaar e-KYC. Save the OTR number; you’ll need it for all future logins.
Login (Fresh/Renewal): Use the OTR and password to log in under the correct scheme (Post-Matric: Intermediate / Other than Intermediate / Outside State).
Fill personal & academic details: Enter course, institute details, fees and previous year marks. Cross-check institute name as it appears on the portal.
Upload documents: Follow file type/size instructions carefully (commonly JPG/PDF limits apply). Keep originals at college for verification.
Print & submit hard copy: Many categories require a printed application + documents submitted to the college for verification (dates vary). Your institute will then forward online after verifying.
Track status & correct errors: Use the portal’s Status page (enter registration number + DOB). If the portal or institute flags errors, correct them within the correction window.
7. Renewal process — the easy repeat
If you already received the scholarship last year:
Log in via Renewal using your previous registration details.
Update current year academic/fee details and upload the latest marksheet and bank/Aadhaar confirmation.
Meet the minimum academic/attendance conditions for renewal (commonly pass in previous year and institution attendance rules).
Tip: Start the renewal early — institutes sometimes need time to verify and forward large batches of student forms.
8. Common mistakes & how to avoid them
Wrong institute name or code: Copy exactly as shown on the portal. A mismatch delays verification.
Aadhaar-bank mismatch: If your bank account isn’t seeded with Aadhaar or the name differs, DBT will fail. Seed Aadhaar in the bank before applying.
Old income or caste certificates: Use the latest documents and the correct issuing authority.
Poor quality uploads: Scans/photos that are blurred get rejected; use a well-lit, straight photo and check file size/format.
Missing hard copy submission: Even a perfect online form can be rejected if you don’t hand over the verified printout to your college in time.
9. Checking payment/status & PFMS
Use scholarship.up.gov.in → Status to see whether your application is verified, forwarded, or rejected.
Many state scholarships use PFMS or Aadhaar-based DBT — check your bank account and the PFMS portal if the portal shows “Pending Payment.”
If payment is delayed after final verification, first contact your institute’s scholarship officer (they can trace the forwarded file). District scholarship cells and the state portal usually publish grievance channels; keep screenshots and submission receipts handy.
10. Real-life example & timeline (typical)
Student: Riya, Class 11 (Inter), family income ₹1.5 lakh.
July 3: Creates OTR, completes application, uploads documents and prints form.
July 10: Submits hard copy to school; school verifies and forwards.
Nov 15: District verification completes; file sent for fund processing.
Dec 20: Scholarship payment shows as DBT credit to Riya’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
This example mirrors the common flow for the 2025–26 cycle — real timelines vary but the key milestones (OTR → institute verification → district/nodal scrutiny → payment) are consistent.
11. If your payment doesn’t arrive: checklist
Confirm final verification status on portal.
Check that Aadhaar is linked to the bank account used in the application.
Ask the college scholarship in-charge for the forwarded/verified application reference.
Contact the district scholarship office or use the portal grievance mechanism; keep screenshots and fee receipts.
12. Where to get official updates
Official UP scholarship portal: scholarship.up.gov.in — primary source for notifications, OTR links, category-wise deadlines, and status checks. Always follow the portal’s published calendar for your academic year.
Trusted scholarship guides (Buddy4Study, Careers360) summarise deadlines and eligibility, but treat the portal as the final word.
13. Final tips — small actions that save time
Create OTR and link Aadhaar before the application window opens.
Keep the fee receipt and a college-stamped copy of the printout — institutes often insist on originals.
Use the same mobile number for OTR and later communications.
If you’re a parent helping multiple children, track each application separately (different OTRs).
Start early: peak traffic and help-desk delays close to deadlines are common.
Conclusion
The UP Dashmottar (Post-Matric) scholarship is a practical, well-established route for financially weaker students in Uttar Pradesh to continue education beyond Class 10. The process is now digital and centered on the OTR → Portal application → Institute verification → DBT flow, but success depends on careful document preparation, timely hard-copy submission and correct Aadhaar-bank linking. For the most recent 2025–26 cycle, registrations opened in early July 2025 with staggered deadlines by category — but the single best habit is simple: prepare documents early, create your OTR, and submit before the portal’s correction window closes. For live deadlines and the exact dates that apply to your category, always check the official portal.
