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What should I do first? (Prerequisites)

Complete the following statutory prerequisite(s) first before starting this application to prevent rejection.

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Statutory Family Income Certificate from State Revenue Authority

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Most NSP scholarship schemes mandate an authentic Income Certificate verifying family annual income within prescribed limits (typically under ₹2.5 Lakhs).

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National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Department / Authority: National Scholarship Division, Ministry of Education

Am I ready to apply?

Check off the requirements below to verify if you have everything ready before visiting the portal.

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Tip: Keep digital scans (PDF/JPEG within prescribed file size limits) ready before launching the online form to avoid session timeouts.

What this service does

Common electronic application platform operated by the Ministry of Electronics & IT under Digital India. Eligible students from SC, ST, OBC, Minority, EWS, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) categories can apply for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top Class, Merit-cum-Means, and UGC/AICTE scholarship schemes.

Who can use it / Eligibility

Indian students enrolled in recognized schools, colleges, or universities fulfilling scheme-specific criteria (merit percentage, family annual income ceilings usually under ₹2.5 Lakhs or ₹8 Lakhs).

What you'll need (Documents Required)

  • 1Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar Enrolment Slip of the student.
  • 2Student's Active Bank Account Passbook (Aadhaar Seeded / NPCI mapped).
  • 3Valid Family Income Certificate issued by competent revenue authority (Tahsildar/SDM).
  • 4Community / Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC categories).
  • 5Previous Year Academic Marksheet / Certificate.
  • 6Fee Receipt of current academic course and Institute Verification Bonafide Certificate.

How it works (Step-by-Step)

  1. 1
    Visit the official portal https://scholarships.gov.in/.
  2. 2
    Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar Face Auth or Aadhaar OTP.
  3. 3
    Login with your OTR credentials and select the academic year.
  4. 4
    Fill in personal, academic, and fee details matching institutional records.
  5. 5
    Upload scanned copies of Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, and Marksheets.
  6. 6
    Submit application and download generated Application Copy.
  7. 7
    Submit hard copy of application with original documents to your school/college Nodal Officer for verification.
Offline Application Process

Application must be initiated online on NSP. Verification requires physical document presentation to your institutional verification officer.

Key Service Facts

Statutory Fees

100% Free (₹0). No application or processing fees are charged at any stage on the National Scholarship Portal.

Processing Time

Application window opens annually between July and December. Verification proceeds through Institute Level (L1), District Nodal Officer (L2), and State Nodal Officer (L3). Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) disbursed via PFMS into student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account.

Helpline

0120-6619540 | helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

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Every URL, document list, and fee requirement is verified against gov.in or nic.in portals. (scholarships.gov.in).

Last verified: 17 Sept 2026
Source: National Scholarship Portal, Government of India
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