To log in to your UP Scholarship account, open scholarship.up.gov.in, choose your student login type (Pre-Matric or Post-Matric, Fresh or Renewal), and sign in with your registration number, date of birth and password. Most login problems come from choosing the wrong login type or entering the password that was changed during a previous session. This guide covers all four login types, the exact steps to recover a forgotten password, how to trace a lost registration number, and fixes for the login errors students see most often.
Quick Answer: UP Scholarship Login
Go to scholarship.up.gov.in → open the Students section → pick your login (for example, Post-Matric Fresh Login) → enter registration number + date of birth + password → fill the captcha → Login. Forgotten password? Use the Forgot Password option on the same login page — never create a second registration.
The Four Student Login Types (Choose Carefully)
The portal does not have one single login. It has separate logins by class level and by application type, and picking the wrong one is the number one reason students see “invalid details” errors:
| Login Type | Who Should Use It |
|---|---|
| Pre-Matric Fresh Login | Class 9-10 students applying for the first time this session |
| Pre-Matric Renewal Login | Class 10 students who received the scholarship in Class 9 |
| Post-Matric Fresh Login | Class 11-12 and Dashmottar (other courses) students applying fresh |
| Post-Matric Renewal Login | Students continuing in the next class of the same course |
Before login, every student must also complete the one-time OTR (One Time Registration) — from session 2025-26 onwards the portal does not allow applications without it.
How to Log In: Step by Step
- Open scholarship.up.gov.in.
- Go to the Students menu and select your login type from the table above.
- Enter your registration number, date of birth and password.
- Type the captcha code exactly as shown and click Login.
- Your dashboard opens — from here you can fill or edit the form, print the application, and check verification remarks.
After login, always cross-check that the dashboard shows your own name, class and institute. If it shows someone else’s details, log out immediately — you have used a wrong registration number.
Forgot Your Password? Recover It Like This
- Open your login type’s page and click Forgot Password.
- Enter your registration number and date of birth.
- Verify with the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
- Set a new password and note it down safely.
- Log in again with the new password.
Two warnings from real student experience: first, the OTP only goes to the mobile number given in the form — if that SIM is lost, visit your institute for help instead of retrying endlessly. Second, never pay any shop or agent for a password reset; it is free on the portal.
Lost Your Registration Number? How to Trace It
Without the registration number you cannot log in or check your status, but it is recoverable:
- Check your documents first — it is printed on the application printout and acknowledgement slip, and it was sent by SMS at submission.
- Use the portal’s recovery option on the login page, which traces the number using your basic details (name, date of birth, mobile number and institute).
- Ask your institute — schools and colleges can see the registration numbers of their students in their own login.
Once recovered, write the number on your acknowledgement slip and photograph it. You will need it for login, status checks and next year’s renewal.
Common Login Errors and Their Fixes
| Error | Usual Cause | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Invalid registration number or password | Wrong login type selected, or password was changed earlier | Confirm the login type; use Forgot Password |
| Invalid captcha again and again | Old page session | Refresh the page and type the new captcha carefully |
| Page keeps loading / blank | Portal is slow in peak hours | Try early morning or late night; avoid the last 2 days before a deadline |
| Account locked / too many attempts | Repeated wrong passwords | Stop trying, wait, then reset the password once |
| Dashboard shows wrong details | Someone else’s registration number used | Log out; recover your own number as above |
After Login: What to Do Next
Once inside, complete your work in this order: fill or verify every section of the form, upload clear documents, submit, and take the printout for your institute. Then track your application through the season with our UP Scholarship status check guide, and keep an eye on the last date schedule so no stage’s deadline slips past.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the UP Scholarship login password the same as the OTR password?
No. OTR is a separate one-time registration with its own credentials, introduced from session 2025-26. Your scholarship application login (registration number based) is different — complete OTR first, then use the student login for the application.
Can I log in with my mobile number?
The student login works with the registration number, date of birth and password. The mobile number is used for OTPs (password reset, OTR verification), not as the login ID.
I renewed last year. Which login do I use?
Use the Renewal login of your level (Pre-Matric Renewal or Post-Matric Renewal) with the same registration number as last year. Do not register fresh — a duplicate registration can get both applications rejected.
The portal is not opening at all. What should I do?
The official portal slows down badly near deadlines. Try at off-peak hours, use a different browser, and never use look-alike websites that copy the portal’s name — always type scholarship.up.gov.in yourself.
Conclusion
Nine out of ten UP Scholarship login problems are just the wrong login type or a forgotten password — both fixable in minutes on the official portal. Choose your login type from the table, keep your registration number safe, and reset the password yourself instead of paying anyone. After logging in, submit early and track your status regularly through the season.
UP Scholarship Details is an independent guide website and is not the official portal. Always confirm final dates and notices on scholarship.up.gov.in.