• Must be pursuing a first postgraduate degree (MA, MSc, MCom, MBA, MCA, MTech/ME, MPharm, MArch, LLM).

• Must be enrolled in a full-time, regular PG course from a recognized university or college.

• Students with prior PG degrees are not eligible.

• UG courses, diploma programs, PG diplomas, and clinical medical degrees (MD, MS, MVSc, MD/MS Ayurveda) are not eligible.

• Financial assistance for tuition fees.

• Support for academic resources and study materials.

• Helps students pursue higher education without financial constraints.

• Encourages academic excellence in various PG streams.

• Duly filled NSPGS application form

• Mark sheets and certificates of UG degree

• Admission proof for the current PG course

• Identity proof (Aadhaar, Passport, Voter ID)

• Bank account details

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

• Income certificate (if required)

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)