You must meet all of the following eligibility conditions:

 Course Requirement

• Must be enrolled in a Technical Diploma programme.

• Must be studying in 1st year (regular entry) or 2nd year (lateral entry).

• The institute must be AICTE-approved.

Family Condition (Any ONE of the following)

1. Orphan (no parents alive).

2. Single Parent (either mother or father is deceased).

3. Parents died due to COVID-19.

4. Children of Armed Forces martyrs (killed in action).

5. Abandoned children (with proper documentation as per social department norms).

Family Income

• No specific income limit is mentioned for this scheme.

• But documentary proof of orphan/single-parent status is mandatory.

Other Conditions

• Must be an Indian citizen.

• Admission should be through a regular admission process.

• Students admitted through the management quota are not eligible.

• Students should not be taking any other central government-funded scholarship at the same time.

Scholarship Amount

• 50,000 per year (lump sum).

Duration

• Up to 3 years for full diploma programme (1st-year entry).

• Up to 2 years for students admitted via lateral entry.

What this scholarship covers

You may use the scholarship amount for:

• Tuition/college fees

• Books and academic materials

• Laptop/desktop

• Stationery

• Equipment needed for the diploma course

• Any academic expenses

What is not covered

• Hostel fees

• Medical expenses

• Transportation or personal expenses

• Any non-academic charges

You must upload valid scanned documents (clear & readable):

• Passport-size photograph

• Student signature

• Death certificate of parent(s) (if orphan or single-parent)

• COVID-19 death certificate (if applicable)

• Certificate of martyrdom or armed forces casualty (if applicable)

• Proof of abandonment (certificate issued by government/child welfare authority)

• Class 10 marksheet (and Class 12 if applicable for lateral entry)

• Admission letter/proof of admission in diploma course

• Fee receipt for the current academic year

• Aadhaar card

• Aadhaar-linked bank passbook (in the student’s name)

• A bona fide certificate from an institution

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Declaration by guardian/authorised officer (as per AICTE format)

Step 1: Visit the NSP Portal

Go to the official website: National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in

Step 2: New Registration

1. Click “New Registration” on the homepage.

2. Read the Guidelines for Registration carefully.

3. Tick the undertaking/consent box.

4. Click Continue.

Step 3: Fill the Registration Form

Enter the following details:

• Login

• Student Name (as per Aadhaar)  

• Mobile Number

• Email ID

• Gender

• Bank Account Number & IFSC

• Aadhaar Number

 An OTP will be sent to your mobile for verification.

After verification, your NSP Application ID will be generated.
(This ID is very important for login.)

Step 4: Login to NSP

1. Go to Student Login → Select Academic Year.

2. Enter:

   • Application ID

   • Password

   • Captcha

3. Click Login.

On first login, you must change your password.

Step 5: Fill the Scholarship Application Form

Complete the form by entering:

•  Personal Details

• Religion

• Category (SC/ST/OBC/General/Minority)

• Annual Family Income

• Aadhaar / EID details

 Academic Details

• Current Course

• Previous Qualification

• Roll Number

• Institution details (Select from dropdown)

 Bank Account Details

• Your name must match bank account name

• Provide correct IFSC & account number

Step 6: Upload Required Documents

Documents vary by scholarship but usually include:

• Aadhaar Card

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Bonafide Certificate

• Marksheet (previous exam)

• Bank passbook copy

• Fee Receipt / Admission proof

• Domicile Certificate

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)