National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Apply for Central and State government scholarships for students.
Overview
The NSP is the one-stop solution for various government scholarships. Students must register and apply for schemes they are eligible for.
1Step-by-Step Instructions
One Time Registration
Aadhaar based face-auth or biometric is now required for OTR number.
- Aadhaar not linked to mobile number
2Document Checklist
Required Documents
0 of 5 ready
Why Applications Get Rejected
Institute Verification
If your college/school doesn't verify your application online.
Duplicate Application
Applying for multiple schemes that are not allowed together.
3Appointment & Visit
Register
Get OTR using Aadhaar.
Apply
Select scheme and fill details.
Institute Verification
Contact your college nodal officer to verify your application.
Disbursement
Money is transferred via DBT.
Common Questions
Q. Is income certificate mandatory?
Yes, for almost all merit-cum-means scholarships.
Q. Can I apply for 2 scholarships?
No, you can generally avail only one government scholarship at a time.
Q. What if my Aadhaar is not seeded?
The payment will fail. Ensure your bank account is Aadhaar seeded (DBT enabled).
Q. How to renew?
Use the 'Renewal Application' option. You need previous year marks.
Q. Is it for private college students?
Yes, as long as the college is registered on NSP and you meet merit/income criteria.