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National Scholarship Portal

NSP

Ministry of EducationUpdated: 31 December 2025

About the Scheme

Single unified portal for all central and state scholarship schemes for SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS students

Benefits

Scholarships ranging from Rs 1,000 to Rs 20,000 per year depending on category and level of study, direct benefit transfer to bank account

Eligibility Criteria

Students from SC/ST/OBC/Minority/EWS categories enrolled in recognized institutions, family income criteria varies by scheme

Documents Required

Aadhaar, previous year mark sheets, income certificate, bank account with IFSC, caste/category certificate, institute verification

Step-by-Step Application Process

1
Register at scholarships.gov.in
2
complete application form
3
upload required documents
4
submit to institute for online verification
5
track application status on portal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for 2025-26 applications?

Typically October to December each year; exact dates announced on the NSP portal

Can I apply for multiple scholarships?

Only one scholarship per academic year is allowed under central schemes

How is the scholarship amount disbursed?

Directly credited to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT

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Helpline011-22059689
Last Updated31 December 2025