The National Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for students across India to receive financial support for their education. It simplifies the scholarship process by integrating numerous schemes offered by the Central and State Governments. The application deadline for scholarships is October 31, 2025.
This scholarship is part of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), a centralized platform by the Government of India. Whether you are pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate, or professional courses, this scholarship can be a game changer.
National Scholarship Portal
The National Scholarships Portal is an online platform that offers a range of services, including student application, processing, sanction, application receipt. It is part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) and serves students from Class 1 to PhD.
Key benefits of the NSP include:
1. Comprehensive scholarship information all in one place.
2. A single application for all scholarships, simplifies the process.
3. Enhanced transparency for all users.
4. Access to master data for courses and institutions across India.
5. A valuable Decision Support System (DSS) for departments and ministries.
Eligibility Criteria for NSP Scholarships
Primarily, the scholarship targets students from economically weaker sections, minorities, Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, and other backward classes. If you’re eligible, go ahead and fill out the NSP registration form. Check National Scholarship eligibility here:
- Applicants must be enrolled in recognized universities or institutions in India.
- Annual income from all sources for a household must not be greater than Rs 2,50,000.
- It is necessary for the students to qualify for the final exam
- A cast certificate that is valid
- It is required for the student to have an Aadhar card.
Documents Required for NSP Application
Depending on the scholarship program, different documents may be needed while applying for scholarships through the NSP Portal, however some common docuement requirements are as follows:
- Aadhaar card
- Certificate of income
- Certificate of caste, if applicable
- Details of a bank account
- Certificates of education
- Passport size-photo
- Self-certified community certificate
NSP State-Level Scholarships
| States | Scholarship Name |
|---|---|
| Bihar | Post-Matric Scholarship for BC/EBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for SC Students |
| Uttarakhand | Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector) Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector) Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Center Sector) Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
| Tripura | Pre-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes (Class 9th and 10th) Pre-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes Pre-Matric SC Cleaning & health Hazard Tripura Post-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Tripura Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Tripura NEC Merit Scholarship |
| Meghalaya | Umbrella Scheme for ST Students (Class 9th and 10th) Umbrella Scheme for ST Students (Post-Matric) |
| Arunachal Pradesh | Umbrella Scheme for ST Students-Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class 9th and 10th) Umbrella Scheme for ST Students -Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Award of Stipend to ST Students of Arunachal Pradesh |
| Assam | Pre-Matric Scholarship to Children of those Engaged in Unclean Occupation Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9th and 10th) Post-Matric Scholarship for SC StudentsPre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students (Class 9th and 10th) Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students Post-Matric Scholarship to ST Students |
| Chandigarh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Student sPost-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Class 9 and 10) |
| Jammu & Kashmir | Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students |
| Dadar and Nagar Haveli | Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students |
| Himachal Pradesh | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for ST Students Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship for OBC Students Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students Mukhya Mantri Protsahan YojanaMaharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana Integrated Rural Development Program (IRDP) Kalpana Chawala Chatravriti Yojana Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti YojanaSwami Vivekanand Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for SC Students Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for OBC Students |
| Manipur | Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST students (For Class IX and X)-ManipurPost Matric Scholarship for ST students-Manipur |
How to Apply for Scholarships through the NSP
Only if your present educational institution is listed on the portal are you eligible to apply for the NSP. You can contact your institute to start the registration procedure if it isn’t already.
- Visit the NSP website and navigate to the ”Apply for Scholarship’‘ on the left panel.
- Fill up the required fields for registration
- A reference number will be sent to the mobile number used for registration
- Download and install Aadhaar Face RD and NSP OTR app for face authentication
- OTR will be generated once authentication is successful
- The OTR can be used for applying for scholarship once the application submissions are open on the portal
How to Check NSP Scholarship Application Status
Here are the simple steps to check your NSP Scholarship Application Status:
Step 1: Go to the official website of the National Scholarship Portal
Step 2: Select the Academic Year of your scholarship application. Indicate whether you are a ‘Fresh’ or ‘Renewal’ applicant.
Step 3: Enter the Application ID that you received during the application process.
Step 4: Click on the Submit button.
Step 5: The portal will show your NSP Scholarship Application Status, indicating if it’s under review, approved, or rejected.
How to Check NSP Scholarship Payment Status
To check your NSP Scholarship Payment Status, follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Go to the official website of the National Scholarship Portal
Step 2: Enter your Bank Name and Account Number in the designated fields. Alternatively, you can enter your NSP Application ID.
Step 3: Click on the Search button.
Step 4: The portal will display the status of your NSP Scholarship Payment, indicating whether it has been processed or is still pending.
NSP (National Scholarship Portal) is a dedicated online scholarship portal which enlists multiple scholarships for students across India. It provides access to numerous government programs from the federal, state, and other levels, including AICTE, UGC, and others.