NSP Scholarship 2025-26: 300+ Schemes Apply scholarships.gov.in OTR Guide
Job Description
NSP Scholarship 2025-26 – Single Portal for ALL Govt Scholarships
Pre/Post Matric, Central Sector, PG Indira Gandhi, Merit-cum-Means + 300+ schemes. scholarships.gov.in. OTR + Aadhaar mandatory.
300+ Schemes
Class 1-PhD
SC/ST/OBC/Minority
Dec 2025 Deadlines
National Scholarship Portal – One-stop platform for Central + State scholarships. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). 2-level verification.
Table of Contents – NSP Scholarship 2025-26
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NSP Scholarship – Complete Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Portal | scholarships.gov.in |
| Schemes | 300+ Central + State |
| Coverage | Class 1 to PhD |
| Categories | SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General |
| Payment | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) |
| Verification | Institute + State Nodal Officer |
Top 10 NSP Scholarships 2025-26
| Scheme | Amount | Deadline | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Sector (CSS) | ₹12K-20K | Dec 15 | 80th %ile UG/PG |
| PG Indira Gandhi | ₹36K | Dec 15 | PG Students |
| Post-Matric SC | ₹20K+ | Oct 31 | SC Class 11+ |
| Post-Matric OBC | ₹10K-20K | Oct 31 | OBC Class 11+ |
| INSPIRE SHE | ₹80K | Dec 31 | Science UG |
Common Eligibility (Scheme Specific)
- Enrolled in recognised institution
- Scheme-specific category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority)
- Family income limits (₹1L-8L)
- Minimum marks in last exam
- Regular/full-time courses only
Each scheme has unique criteria. Check individual scheme page.
Universal Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card (mandatory for DBT)
- Bank Passbook (student’s name)
- Recent passport photo
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- Last exam marksheet
- Bonafide Certificate
NSP OTR Registration – 8 Steps
- Visit scholarships.gov.in
- Click “New Registration”
- Read instructions → Accept terms
- Mobile + OTP verification
- Fill OTR form → Save & Register
- OTR App → Face authentication
- Get 14-digit OTR number
- Login → Apply for Scholarship
OTR mandatory for ALL NSP scholarships. Aadhaar linkage required.
Complete Application Process
- Login with OTR → “Apply for Scholarship”
- Select Academic Year → Scheme
- Fill personal/academic/bank details
- Upload scanned documents
- Preview → Submit application
- Save Application ID
No application fee. Multiple applications = Rejection.
Check NSP Scholarship Status
- scholarships.gov.in → Login
- Application ID + Password
- Click “Check Status”
- Track: Submitted → Institute → State → Approved
Status updates: 1-3 months. DBT after final approval.
⭐ Top NSP Schemes 2025
CSS: ₹20K PGIG: ₹36K- Post-Matric SC/ST
- OBC Post-Matric
- INSPIRE SHE
📋 Universal Documents
- Aadhaar (mandatory)
- Bank Passbook
- Income Certificate
- Category Certificate
- Marksheet
⚙️ NSP Process
- OTR Registration
- Scheme Application
- Institute Verification
- State Approval
- DBT Payment
📅 Key Deadlines
- CSS: Dec 15, 2025
- Post-Matric: Oct 31
- INSPIRE: Dec 31
- State schemes: Varies
