• Applicant must be a bonafide Himachali resident.

• Must be enrolled in an AICTE-approved diploma course (Engineering/Technology/Architecture).

• Student must be studying in a recognized Govt./Private Polytechnic in Himachal Pradesh.

• Family annual income must fall within the prescribed limit (as per latest guidelines).

• Applicant must have a good academic record and regular attendance.

• Students should not be receiving any other major scholarship for the same course.

• Financial assistance for diploma-level technical education.

• Support amount varies based on category and income criteria.

• Helps reduce the burden of tuition fees and educational expenses.

• Encourages students from economically weaker backgrounds to pursue technical careers.

• Bonafide Himachali Certificate

• Aadhaar Card

• Income Certificate (latest)

• Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable

• Admission Proof / College ID / Fee Receipt

• Diploma Course Enrollment Certificate

• Bank Passbook (for scholarship transfer)

• Passport-size Photograph

• Previous Academic Marksheets

• Any other document as required by the institute or portal

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)