? Must belong to Scheduled Tribe (ST) of the respective domicile state.

? Passed Class 10 or Higher Secondary or any higher exam of a recognized board.

? Annual family income ≤ 2.5 lakh from all sources.

? Should not be receiving any other scholarship at the same time.

? Must have a valid bank account linked with Aadhaar and mobile number.

? Eligible institutions include:

• Government Colleges/Universities

• Institutions of National Importance

• UGC recognized universities

• NAAC/NBA accredited private universities

• AICTE/MCI/other regulatory approved institutions

• Class XI & XII recognized schools

• Polytechnic, ITI, Diploma institutes

• NCVT vocational institutes

? Not eligible:

• Students studying in Top Class Institutions covered under another MoTA scheme

• Students who have completed one stream and want another (e.g., BA → BCom)

Full non-refundable compulsory fees are covered.
Fee ceilings for private institutes:

• Engineering: up to 2.5 lakh/year

• MBBS/MS/MD: up to 6 lakh/year

• Other courses: up to 1 lakh/year

Fees are paid directly through DBT.

B. Monthly Stipend 

C. Additional Disability Allowance 

• Hosteller: 800/month

• Day Scholar: 600/month
  Applicable for:

• PwD

• Leprosy-cured

• Sickle cell anemia

• Thalassemia

adhaar Number

? Domicile Certificate

? ST Certificate issued by competent authority

? Family Income Certificate

? Last Exam Marksheet (10th/12th/previous class)

? All educational certificates (scanned copy)

? Disability Certificate (if applicable)

? Passport-size Photograph

???? Note:

• Self-declaration of income is not allowed.

• Certificates may be fetched via DigiLocker if linked by the state.

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)