National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
NSP Scholarship 2025-26
Overview & Application Details
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Portal Overview
- Portal Name: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
- Academic Year: 2025-26
- Launched By: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India
- Eligible Students: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Higher Education Students
- Mode of Application: Online Only
- Registration Type: OTR (One-Time Registration) – Mandatory from 2025-26
- Official Website: scholarships.gov.in
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Important Dates (2025-26)
- OTR Registration Start: July 2025
- Last Date for OTR & Application Submission: 31 November 2025
- Institute Verification: November–December 2025
- Fund Disbursement: As per scheme timeline (usually by March 2026)
- Note: Dates may vary by scheme; always check official portal for extensions.
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Benefits of NSP Scholarship
- Single portal for all Central & State scholarships
- Transparent & duplication-free process
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to Aadhaar-linked bank account
- Time-saving with OTR (no yearly re-registration)
- Financial assistance for economically weaker students
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General Eligibility Criteria
- Must be Indian citizen
- Enrolled in recognized institution (school/college/university)
- Family income within scheme limits (typically ₹1–2.5 lakh p.a.)
- Belong to SC/ST/OBC/EWS/Minority or other eligible categories
- Good academic record (as per scheme)
- Note: Specific schemes have additional criteria; check individual scholarship guidelines.
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Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card / Enrollment ID
- Aadhaar-linked Bank Account Details
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste/Category Certificate (if applicable)
- Income Certificate
- Previous Year Marksheet
- Institution Bonafide Certificate
- Passport-size Photograph
- Fee Receipt (for some schemes)
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How to Complete OTR Registration (Mandatory)
- Visit scholarships.gov.in
- Click “New Registration” → Read guidelines → Continue
- Enter Name, DOB, Mobile, Email
- Verify Mobile & Email via OTP
- Create Password & Submit
- Receive Unique OTR ID on mobile/email
- Note: One OTR per student only; use for all future applications
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How to Apply for Scholarship
- Login with OTR ID & Password (Select 2025-26)
- Choose desired scholarship scheme
- Fill application with personal, academic & bank details
- Upload required documents
- Review & Submit
- Take printout for records
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Check Application Status
- Go to “Check Your Status” on NSP homepage
- Login with OTR ID / Application ID & Password
- View progress: Institute verification → District/State verification → Payment status
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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| What is OTR in NSP? |
One-Time Registration – Permanent unique ID for all future scholarship applications. |
| Can OTR details be edited later? |
No major changes allowed after submission; ensure accuracy at registration. |
| Last date for NSP 2025-26? |
31 November 2025 (may vary by scheme). |
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Useful Links
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New Registration / OTR
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Apply for Scholarship
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Check Application Status
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Official Website
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