National Scholarship Portal (NSP): Student Login & Registration Guide 2026: Portal Help
Step-by-step registration and student portal login guide for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (All India (Central)). Follow official instructions below.
Registration & Student Login Workflow
Complete OTR Registration
Download NSP OTR App or visit scholarships.gov.in to complete Aadhaar Face-RD biometric OTR.
Get 14-Digit OTR Reference ID
Receive your permanent OTR ID on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
Login & Scholarship Matching
Sign in to NSP Portal. System automatically matches qualifying scholarships based on your profile.
Institute & DNO Submission
Submit application online and submit physical document set to college Nodal Officer.
Top Scholarships Hosted on National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
View All All India (Central) ScholarshipsPM Yashasvi Scholarship (Vibrant India)
Up to ₹1,25,000/yearOBC / EBC / DNT Students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS)
Up to ₹20,000/yearTop 20th Percentile 12th Pass
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMS)
₹12,000/yearClass 9 to 12 Merit Students
Portal Support FAQs
What is NSP OTR and why is it mandatory?▼
OTR (One-Time Registration) is a unique 14-digit identifier generated via Aadhaar biometric/Face-RD authentication. It replaces annual registration on NSP.
How to fix "Application Rejected by INO" on NSP?▼
Contact your Institute Nodal Officer (INO) immediately. Request them to unlock or re-verify your application after uploading corrected certificates.
Why is my NSP payment status showing "Payment Failed"?▼
Payment fails if your bank account is not mapped to your Aadhaar in the NPCI mapper database. Visit your bank branch to request Aadhaar Seeding.