• Be a domicile of Jammu, Kashmir, or Ladakh.

• Be enrolled in a recognized UG, PG, or diploma course.

• Belong to eligible streams including Arts, Science, Allied Science, Commerce, Management, Engineering, Medical, and other professional courses.

• Meet academic merit criteria set by the scheme.

• Fulfill family income limits as per the official guidelines.

• Financial Support: Covers tuition fees, books, stationery, equipment, and other academic expenses.

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Scholarship amount is transferred directly to the student’s bank account.

• Encourages students from J&K and Ladakh to pursue quality higher education.

• Supports UG, PG, and diploma-level students across multiple professional and technical streams.

• Aadhaar Card

• Recent Passport-Size Photograph

• Admission Certificate / Bonafide Certificate

• Marksheet (10th/12th or latest academic record)

• Domicile Certificate (J&K / Ladakh)

• Family Income Certificate

• Bank Passbook / Account Details

• Category Certificate (if applicable)

• Disability Certificate (if applicable)

• Any other documents requested by the institution

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)