Major scholarship categories hosted on NSP
NSP consolidates hundreds of government scholarship programs onto a single national platform.
Key scheme categories include:
- Central Sector Schemes: Post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, minority, and economically weaker sections.
- Higher Education Grants: Technical degree scholarships managed by AICTE (Pragati, Saksham, Swanath) and UGC fellowships.
- School Level Schemes: National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) for students in classes 9 to 12.
- State Sector Schemes: State-specific domicile scholarships managed by respective state welfare directorates.
One-Time Registration (OTR) and application process
All applicants must complete One-Time Registration on scholarships.gov.in before submitting applications.
Key procedural steps include:
- Complete OTR registration using Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID with face authentication or mobile OTP.
- Obtain a permanent 14-digit OTR number that remains valid for your entire academic journey.
- Select matching eligible scholarship schemes based on domicile, category, and course details.
- Upload institute bonafide certificate, previous year marksheet, and verified family income certificate.
Verification workflow and PFMS payment release
Submitted applications undergo two levels of digital verification: first by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) and subsequently by the District or State Nodal Officer (DNO/SNO). Approved scholarship amounts are credited directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
Official source
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Common questions
What is One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal?
OTR is a unique 14-digit reference number required for all applicants on NSP, verified via Aadhaar biometric or face authentication.
Can a student receive multiple government scholarships simultaneously?
Students can apply for multiple eligible schemes on the portal, but financial assistance is granted for only one government scholarship scheme per academic year.
Why must the student's bank account be seeded with Aadhaar?
Scholarship payments through PFMS utilize the Aadhaar Payment Bridge to credit funds securely into the student's bank account without banking errors.
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