Breaking News (January 31, 2026): Major relief for students across India as several state governments have extended their scholarship application deadlines today. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh students should get ready for the correction window opening next month.
If you are waiting for your scholarship money or missed the deadline, here is the latest update for UP Scholarship, SSP Karnataka, Odisha State Scholarship, and MahaDBT for the academic year 2025-26.
UP Scholarship 2025-26: Correction Dates & Payment Status
The Social Welfare Department of Uttar Pradesh has closed the main application window for Dashmottar (Post-Matric) scholarships. However, if you made a mistake in your application, you have one final chance.
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Important Dates to Remember:
- Application Deadline: The last date for Dashmottar (UG/PG/Diploma) applications was January 14, 2026.
- Correction Window: If your application has errors (like wrong income details or marks), the correction portal will open from February 13, 2026. You must submit the corrected hard copy to your college by February 18, 2026.
- Scholarship Payment Date: The government is expected to transfer the money directly to bank accounts by March 18, 2026.
Status Check: Students can log in to the official portal (scholarship.up.gov.in) to check if their form is verified by the District Welfare Officer (DWO).
SSP Scholarship Karnataka: Last Date Extended
Great news for students in Karnataka. The State Scholarship Portal (SSP) has extended deadlines for several departments. Today, January 31, 2026, is a crucial date for many schemes, but some have been pushed further.
- Minority Welfare & Backward Classes: The deadline for Post-Matric scholarships for these departments is January 31, 2026 (today).
- Disability Welfare Department: Applications are open until January 31, 2026.
- Scheduled Tribes (ST) Welfare: Deadline extended to February 15, 2026.
- Technical Education & Brahmin Board: Students can apply until February 28, 2026.
Action Required: If you haven’t e-Attested your documents yet, visit the SSP portal immediately. Traffic is high, so try logging in during late-night hours.
Odisha State Scholarship Portal: Urgent Updates
The Higher Education Department of Odisha has issued urgent notices regarding the Global Scholarship System (GSSY) and other schemes.
- Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana: The deadline for Institute-level verification has been extended to January 31, 2026 (6:00 PM).
- GSSY (Fresh Applications): The validation deadline for DWO-level officers was recently updated on January 27, 2026.
- Sudakshya Scholarship: The application window closed earlier in January, and verification is currently underway.
Students listed under the Freeship Card scheme (SC/ST) must ensure their Aadhaar is seeded with their bank account to receive funds
MahaDBT (Maharashtra) 2025-26 Updates
For students in Maharashtra, the Aaple Sarkar DBT (MahaDBT) portal is active.
- Application Acceptance: Acceptance for Fresh and Renewal applications for A.Y. 2025-26 is ongoing.
- Revert Applications: If you need to “give up” or cancel a wrong application to re-apply, the ‘Right to Give Up’ option is available under the Institute Login. Contact your college principal or clerk immediately if you need this.
How to Check Your Scholarship Status (All States)
If you have already applied, follow these simple steps to check if your money is sanctioned:
- Visit the Official State Portal: (e.g.,
scholarship.up.gov.infor UP orssp.karnataka.gov.infor Karnataka). - Login: Use your Student ID/Registration Number and Password.
- Click on ‘Status’: Look for a tab that says “Check Current Status” or “Application Track”.
- Read the Remarks:
- Verified by DWO: Good news. Your form is approved.
- Pending at Institute Level: Contact your college immediately to forward it.
- Rejected: The reason will be mentioned (e.g., “Income Certificate Invalid”).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: When will the UP Scholarship money come for 2026?
The second phase of scholarship payments for UP students is expected to be transferred to bank accounts by March 18, 2026.
Q2: Can I still apply for the SSP Karnataka scholarship?
Yes, for certain departments like Technical Education and ST Welfare, the dates are extended to late February 2026. However, Minority and Backward Class welfare deadlines are closing today, January 31.
Q3: My scholarship status says “Pending at District Scholarship Committee”. What should I do?
Do not worry. This means your form has left the college and is waiting for final government approval. It usually gets verified before March.
Q4: Is Aadhaar linking mandatory for state scholarships?
Yes. Almost all state scholarships (UP, SSP, Odisha, MahaDBT) use the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) system. If your bank account is not linked to Aadhaar, the money transaction will fail.
Q5: What documents do I need for the correction window?
You typically need your Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Last Year’s Marksheet, and Bank Passbook copy.