Student Eligibility

• Must belong to OBC, EBC or DNT category.

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

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

• Must study in recognized institutions (listed in Section 4).

• Must not already be holding another government scholarship (can choose only one).

• Maximum income limit: 2.5 lakh per year (parents + student income combined).

Not Eligible

• Students studying Class XI–XII in continuous school courses (unless Class X board exam is separate).

• Students repeating the same stage of a completed course (e.g., BA → BA again).

• Students pursuing professional courses after completing one professional career (e.g., LLB after B.Ed).

Additional Notes

• CA/CS/ICWA students considered day scholars.

• Tuition fees paid even for students taking online/distance courses.

• States may add extra allowance from their budget.

• Passport-size photograph

• Previous exam certificates (Class 10, 12, degree etc.)

• Caste certificate

• Income certificate

• Aadhaar number

• Course details for which admission is sought
  All documents must be digitized/scanned until automated verification is enabled.

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)