• Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category.

• Annual family income ≤ 8 lakh from all sources.

• Must have secured admission in a full-time course in a notified institution as per their general admission criteria.

• Selection is limited to the number of slots allocated to each institution.

• If eligible students exceed available slots, selection is based on inter-se merit of the entrance exam.

• Fresh scholarship only for 1st-year students.

• 30% seats reserved for SC girls.

• Not more than two siblings from the same family can avail benefits.

• Scholarship discontinued if the student fails a year (restored once promoted).

• Changing institution after selection leads to loss of scholarship.

1. Full Tuition Fee & Non-Refundable Charges

• Paid directly to students who must deposit it to the institute.

• Private institutions fee capped at 2 lakh per year.

2. Academic Allowance

• 86,000 in 1st year.

• 41,000 in subsequent years.
  This covers:

• Living expenses

• Books & stationery

• Computer/laptop with accessories

• Printer/UPS, etc.

3. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

All payments made directly to the student's bank account.

Students must upload the following on the National Scholarship Portal:

• SC caste certificate

• Income certificate

  • For employed parents: from employer

  • For self-employed parents: from Tehsildar or above

• Admission rank (Entrance exam rank)

• Admission/fee details

• Bank account details

• Affidavit confirming not more than two siblings are availing the scheme

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)