Applying for Higher Education & Post-Matric Government Scholarships

Navigating government scholarship portals requires strict sequencing: obtain state revenue certificates first, ensure active NPCI/DBT mapping on your bank account, and complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal.

Sequences validated against Central & State departmental guidelines

4 Sequenced Actions

Citizen Action Pathway

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Step 1Mandatory

7 to 15 Days

Obtain Income & Caste Certificate from State Revenue Portal

Apply for statutory Income Certificate and Caste/EWS Certificate on your state e-District or Seva Sindhu portal.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Family annual income certificate must be within the prescribed scheme limits.

karnataka.gov.in

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Step 2Mandatory

1 to 2 Days

Seed Student Bank Account with Aadhaar (NPCI DBT Mapper)

Visit your bank branch and submit the Aadhaar Mandate form to link your account to the NPCI DBT mapper.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Scholarships cannot be disbursed to bank accounts without active Aadhaar DBT seeding.

uidai.gov.in

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Step 3Mandatory

Same Day

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on National Scholarship Portal

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): OTR is valid across all academic years and Central/UGC schemes.

scholarships.gov.in

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Step 4Mandatory

15 to 30 Days

Submit Scheme Application & Submit Hard Copy to College Nodal Officer

Select eligible scholarship scheme, fill academic/course details, upload certificates, and submit application copy to your college scholarship desk.

What should I do first? (Prerequisites): Ensure your institution UDISE/AISHE code is verified.

scholarships.gov.in

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Process Integrity

All steps in this pathway must be completed on verified government portals. No fees are charged for using this guide.