Here’s a complete and latest update on UP Scholarship 2nd Installment 2026:
LIVE UPDATE – 2nd Installment Released!
The UP Scholarship Phase 2 DBT payments started on March 18, 2026. Funds are now being credited to verified Pre-Matric & Post-Matric students’ linked bank accounts via PFMS.
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The phase-2 payout covers students whose applications cleared scrutiny at institution, district and treasury levels — including many who missed the earlier December–January wave.
Key Timeline (2025–26 Session)
- February 27, 2026: NIC (National Informatics Centre) re-verification of applications concluded
- March 10, 2026: Final data locking by District Welfare Committee (DWC)
- March 18, 2026: Fund distribution commenced via DBT/PFMS
Who Gets the 2nd Installment?
The transfer covers Pre-Matric students (Classes 9–10) and Post-Matric students (Classes 11–12, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma and other higher courses) registered on the state portal.
If your status shows “Verified”, “Approved”, or “Sent to PFMS” — check your bank account immediately. Credits may take 2–48 hours to reflect due to normal bank processing delays.
How to Check Payment Status Online
Method 1 – Official UP Scholarship Portal:
- Visit scholarship.up.gov.in
- Click on the “Status” option on the homepage
- Select academic year 2025–26
- Enter your Registration Number
- Your status will appear on screen
Method 2 – PFMS Portal:
Visit the PFMS portal at pfms.nic.in and enter your bank account number to confirm whether funds have been successfully transferred.
Status Messages – What Do They Mean?
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Pending at District Committee | Still under verification |
| Verified / Recommended | Approved — payment incoming ✅ |
| Sent to PFMS | Money in transit to your bank ✅ |
| Disbursed | Amount already credited ✅ |
| Rejected | Form rejected — check reason ❌ |
Payment Not Received? Common Reasons
The most frequent cause of failed payments is a mismatch between Aadhaar details and bank account data. If the account is not Aadhaar-seeded, frozen due to incomplete KYC, or closed after the application was filed, PFMS returns the transfer with rejection remarks. Errors at the college or district level — like name, category, income certificate, or course information mismatches — also push applications out of the payment queue.
Eligibility Checklist
To receive the payment, students must ensure:
- Bank account is linked with Aadhaar
- Account is NPCI-mapped for DBT transactions
- Application is verified by the District Scholarship Committee
- Pre-Matric students: family income below ₹1 lakh/year
Having Issues?
If students notice technical errors, mismatched data, or pending verification, they should immediately contact their institution or the District Scholarship Committee to resolve issues before the next payment cycle.
🔗 Official Portal: scholarship.up.gov.in | PFMS: pfms.nic.in