National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Means

About the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

The National Scholarship Portal is a single-window platform by the Government of India for central and many state government scholarship schemes covering pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means and top-class education scholarships.

Provider

Government of India

Category

Means

Study Level

School

Benefit / Amount

Varies by scheme — ₹1,000 to ₹20,000+ per year plus maintenance allowance

Income Limit

Usually up to ₹2.5 lakh family income (scheme dependent)

Application Mode

Online

Eligibility

Students from Class 1 to PhD studying in a recognised institution, belonging to minority communities or economically weaker sections, as per the specific scheme applied for.

Important Dates

Dates are indicative — always confirm on the official portal.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar number
• Bank account linked with Aadhaar
• Income certificate
• Caste/community certificate (if applicable)
• Previous year marksheet
• Bonafide / fee receipt from institution

How to Apply for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

1. Register on scholarships.gov.in with a valid mobile number and Aadhaar
2. Complete the one-time registration (OTR) and note the Application ID
3. Select the relevant scheme and fill the form
4. Upload documents and submit before the deadline
5. Get it verified by your institute (Level 1) and department (Level 2)

Selection Process

Applications are verified by the institute and then the district/state authority. Selection is based on eligibility, income and merit as defined by each scheme.

Renewal Criteria

Renew every year on the portal by uploading the latest marksheet and continuing to meet the income and attendance criteria.