Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme Documents Required 2026

Applicants for the Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme 2026 must prepare and upload a specific set of official documents. Having these certificates, marksheets, and identity cards ready in the correct formats ensures a smooth application verification process.

Required Documents Checklist

  • Aadhaar Card (Aadhaar-linked Bank Account)
  • Age Proof Certificate
  • Sports Achievement Certificates from recognized National/State Games
  • NSRS ID (National Sports Repository System Registration)
  • Bonafide Student/School Certificate

DBT Bank Seeding Warning

Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

FAQs for Khelo India Sports Scholarship Scheme (Documents Required)

Q.Is the out-of-pocket allowance paid in cash?

No, the ₹10,000 monthly out-of-pocket stipend is credited directly to the athlete's Aadhaar-linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).