Basic Eligibility

• Be a permanent resident of any North Eastern State (Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura).

• Have a family annual income of ?8 lakh or below.

• Not receive any other scholarship or financial assistance at the same time.

• Be studying in a recognized institute in India.

• Apply only in the first year of the course (subsequent years are renewal only).

Minimum Marks Requirement

• Diploma: 60% in HSLC/HSSLC or equivalent

• Degree: 60% in Class 12

• Post-Graduate: 60% in Bachelor's Degree

• M.Phil./Ph.D.: 60% in Post-Graduate Degree

Other Academic Conditions

• Scholarship is not allowed for internships or practical training.

• M.Phil. awarded for 2 years, Ph.D. for 3 years only.

• Dual degree students receive support only for degree level, not PG level.

• Diploma: ?20,000

• Degree: ?22,000

• Post-Graduate: ?25,000

• M.Phil./Ph.D.: ?30,000

The amount is transferred directly to the student's bank account through DBT.

You need the following while applying:

1. Permanent Residential Certificate (PRC)

   • Sikkim students must submit Certificate of Identification (COI).

2. Income Certificate from competent authority

3. Bank account details / passbook (in the student's name)

4. Qualifying exam marksheets/certificates

5. Synopsis for M.Phil./Ph.D. applicants signed by guide or authority

6. Any other documents required by the National Scholarship Portal

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)