UP Scholarship Latest News Today (17th January 2026): If you are one of the lakhs of students from Uttar Pradesh waiting for your scholarship money (“Kab Aayega Paisa?”), we have a crucial update for you. The Social Welfare Department has officially announced the Correction Window Dates and the final Payment Disbursement Date for the 2025-26 session.
Many students are seeing “Pending at District Scholarship Committee” or “Response Pending by PFMS” in their status. Do not panic! In this detailed guide, we explain exactly what these statuses mean and when the money will be credited to your bank account.
UP Scholarship 2025-26: Key Dates Overview
| Application Session | 2025-2026 |
| Correction Window Start Date | 23rd January 2026 |
| Last Date for Correction | 31st January 2026 |
| Status Verification by DWO | Till 10th February 2026 |
| Scholarship Payment Date | 9th February 2026 to 18th March 2026 |
1. Correction Window (23 Jan – 31 Jan 2026)
If your form has been rejected or shows errors like “Marks Mismatch”, “Income Certificate Not Matched”, or “Enrollment Number Not Matched”, you have one last chance to fix it.
- Who can edit? Only students whose forms show “Suspect” data or errors in the login dashboard.
- What to do? Login to the official portal scholarship.up.gov.in, click on “Modify Application”, correct the error, and submit the hard copy to your college within 3 days.
2. Decoding Your Status: What Does It Mean?
Check your current status carefully. Here is the solution for each message:
🔴 Status: “Pending at District Scholarship Committee”
Meaning: Your form is checked by the bank and college, but the District Welfare Officer (DWO) has not pressed the “Approve” button yet.
Solution: Wait till February 10, 2026. It will automatically turn Green (Verified) if your data is correct.
🔴 Status: “Response Pending by PFMS”
Meaning: The bank server is validating your Aadhaar seeding (NPCI mapping).
Solution: Check if your Bank Account is linked to Aadhaar. If yes, ignore this; it will update soon.
🟢 Status: “Verified / Recommended by District Scholarship Committee”
Meaning: Congratulations! You are 100% safe. You just have to wait for the money.
3. When Will the Money Come? (Payment Date)
The Uttar Pradesh government releases the fund in two shifts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
- First Installment (State Share – 40%): Expected around 9th February 2026 (for students verified early).
- Second Installment (Central Share – 60%): Will be credited by 18th March 2026 (Just before Holi).
Note: SC/ST students usually get the money first, followed by OBC and General categories.
How to Check UP Scholarship Status 2025-26?
Follow these simple steps to track your money:
- Go to the official website: scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Click on “Status” in the menu bar and select “Application Status 2025-26”.
- Enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth.
- Enter the Captcha code and click Search.
- Take a screenshot of your status for future reference.
Direct Important Links (Official)
Note: These are direct official links. If the server is down, please try refreshing the page.
Check Status (Official Portal)
Student Login (For Correction)
FAQs
Q1: What is the official website for UP Scholarship?
Ans: The only official website is scholarship.up.gov.in. Beware of fake sites ending in .com or .org.
Q2: My status says “Pending at District Scholarship Committee”. What should I do?
Ans: You don’t need to do anything. It is a routine verification process. It will be verified automatically by the DWO before February 10.
Q3: When will the scholarship money come?
Ans: The funds are scheduled to be transferred starting from 9th February 2026.
