National Scholarship Portal One Portal, Multiple Scholarships
📚 140+ Schemes • 💰 Direct Benefit Transfer • 🆓 Free to Apply
📢 NSP 2025-26: Verification & Disbursement In Progress
📢 NSP 2025-26: सत्यापन और वितरण जारी
Application window for NSP 2025-26 has closed. Verification by nodal officers is ongoing until January 15, 2026. Disbursement expected January - March 2026.
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✓ Verified: Jan 7, 2026Verification Process by Nodal Officers
DNO, SNO, and MNO verification is open until January 15, 2026. Students can check application status on scholarships.gov.in.
Scholarship Payment Expected
After final approval, funds will be directly transferred to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts between January and March 2026.
Ensure Aadhaar-Bank Link is Active
Scholarship amount is transferred via DBT. Ensure Aadhaar is linked to bank account in student's name. Check status regularly.
OTR System for Future Applications
One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory. Use the same OTR number for renewal applications in future years.
Always Check Official Website
Visit scholarships.gov.in for scheme-specific deadlines and eligibility
About National Scholarship Portal
राष्ट्रीय छात्रवृत्ति पोर्टल के बारे में
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop digital platform launched by the Government of India to streamline the scholarship application, verification, and disbursal process. It hosts 140+ scholarship schemes from Central Government, State Governments, UGC, and AICTE - covering students from Class 1 to PhD level.
Important Dates (2025-26)
NSP at a Glance
📚 Scholarship Schemes Available on NSP
Explore schemes from Central Government, State Governments, UGC, and AICTE
Central Government Schemes
Ministry of Education, Minority Affairs, Social Justice & moreFor college & university students (80% in Class 12, Income ≤ ₹4.5L)
For OBC, EBC, and DNT students (Class 9-12)
For minority students in Class 1-10
For SC/ST students after Class 10
For students with 40%+ disability
UGC Schemes
University Grants CommissionSpecial scholarship for North Eastern Region students
Internship for NER students in premier institutions
For single girl child pursuing PG
AICTE Schemes
All India Council for Technical EducationFor girl students in technical education (₹50,000/year)
For specially-abled students in technical education
For orphans, wards of COVID victims in technical courses
State Government Schemes
Available for respective state residentsEach state has its own scholarship schemes for domiciled students. Login to NSP to view schemes available for your state. Popular state schemes include:
📝 How to Apply for NSP Scholarships
Step-by-step guide to complete your scholarship application
Application Process
Go to scholarships.gov.in
Click "New Registration" and complete OTR using Aadhaar with face authentication. Save your OTR ID.
Use your Application ID and password to login
Browse available schemes and select one you're eligible for
Enter personal details, educational info, and bank account details
Upload required certificates (see Documents tab)
Review all details carefully and click Final Submit. No changes allowed after this!
Your institute will verify your application. Contact them if pending.
Important Tips
Use same name as on Aadhaar card
Bank account must be in student's name
Link Aadhaar to bank account for DBT
Apply for only one scholarship at a time
Don't apply if receiving other scholarships
Distance education students often not eligible
📄 Required Documents for NSP
Keep these documents ready before starting your application
Essential Documents
Or Aadhaar Enrollment Slip
RequiredWith student's name printed
RequiredLast passed exam marksheet
RequiredIssued by competent authority
RequiredIf applying under SC/ST/OBC quota
If ApplicableFor state schemes
If ApplicableWith 40%+ disability
If ApplicableRecent photograph
RequiredDocument Specifications
PDF or JPEG only
Max 200 KB per document
Max 50 KB (JPEG)
Income certificate should be recent