• Must belong to OBC / EBC / DNT category as notified by State/UT/Central Government.

• Must be an Indian national and a permanent resident of the respective State/UT.

• Must have passed Class 10 (matriculation) or equivalent.

• Must be studying in recognized post-matric courses (Class 11 to Ph.D).

• Family annual income must not exceed 2.50 lakh.

• Students pursuing regular, distance or online courses are eligible.

• Cannot hold two scholarships simultaneously—must choose one.

• Not eligible if studying the same level again (e.g., BA after BA, MA after MA).

• Only two boys per family can receive the scholarship; no limit for girls.

• Admission must be through a transparent/merit-based process (no management/NRI quota).

Group 1 – Professional UG/PG Courses

(e.g., MBBS, BTech, MTech, CA, CS, MBA, MPhil, PhD)

• Tuition Fee: Rs.10,000

• Academic Allowance: Rs.10,000

• Total: Rs. 20,000/year

Group 2 – Other Professional Degree/Diploma Courses

(e.g., BPharm, Nursing, Paramedical, Hotel Management, ITI, Polytechnic)

• Tuition Fee: Rs. 5,000

• Academic Allowance: Rs. 8,000

• Total: Rs. 13,000/year

Group 3 – General UG/PG Courses

(BA, BSc, BCom, MA, MSc, MCom)

• Tuition Fee: Rs. 2,000

• Academic Allowance: Rs. 6,000

• Total: Rs. 8,000/year

Group 4 – Post-Class X Non-Degree Courses

(Class 11 & 12, vocational, diploma, ITI)

• Academic Allowance: Rs. 5,000

• Tuition Fee: Nil

• Total: Rs. 5,000/year

Payment Mode: Full amount is sent via DBT to the student's bank account using Aadhaar-based payment.

• Passport-size photograph

• Aadhaar number

• Caste certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT)

• Income certificate (valid, issued by competent authority)

• Previous qualifying exam certificates

• Domicile certificate

• Bank account details (Aadhaar linked)

• Freeship Card registration (issued online)

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)