1.Basic Eligibility

• Must belong to OBC / EBC / DNT categories.

• Annual family income ≤ 2.50 lakh from all sources.

• Must have secured admission in a full-time course in a notified “Top Class” institution.

• Selection must be according to regular admission criteria / entrance rank of the institution.

Slot (Seat) Limit Eligibility

• Each institution has a fixed number of scholarship slots.

• If eligible students > available slots → Top-ranking students (inter-se merit) receive scholarship first.

• For tie in marks → student with lower income gets preference.

Other Eligibility Conditions

• 30% seats reserved for girls, transferable to boys if not enough girl applicants.

• Maximum 2 siblings from one family can receive the scheme.

• Scholarship stops if the student fails to get promoted to next semester.

• Priority is given to OBC candidates over EBC/DNT.                               

  2. Eligible Institutions

  The scheme covers:

• IITs, IIMs, NITs, IIITs, AIIMS, NIFT, NID, NLUs, IHMs

• Any institution that is:

  • NAAC A++ / A+, or

  • Top 100 in NIRF, or

  • Institution of National Importance, or

  • Government DGCA-approved pilot training institutes

• Institutions must apply to be included in this scheme.

. Full Tuition Fee & Non-Refundable Charges

• Up to 2.00 lakh per year for private colleges

• Up to 3.72 lakh per year for flying clubs (Pilot training)

. Living Expenses

• 3,000 per month per student

. Books & Stationery

• 5,000 per year

. Laptop/Computer (One-time)

• Up to 45,000 for a laptop with printer & accessories

Payment Mode

• All payments go directly to the student via DBT.

• Student must submit the college fee within 1 month of receiving the scholarship.

• Caste certificate (OBC/EBC/DNT)

• Income certificate (showing ≤ 2.5 lakh)

• Admission proof (admission letter/seat allotment)

• Entrance exam rank (as per Annexure-I, e.g., JEE, NEET, CAT, CLAT, etc.)

• Student’s bank account details

• Fee structure / fee receipt

• Affidavit confirming not more than 2 siblings are availing the scheme

• Yearly promotion proof for renewal

• Aadhaar (if required under NSP rules)

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)