National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) · All India
| Scheme Name | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 |
| Provided By | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
There are multiple versions of this scheme — check if one of these fits you better:
About the Program
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the central government's unified digital platform for registering, processing, and distributing central, UGC, and state schemes.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹80k+
Varies significantly by scheme. Pre-matric schemes disburse ₹1,000-₹5,000/year. Post-matric/UGC/CSIS schemes disburse up to ₹80,000/year. Payments are processed via PFMS.
Direct tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowances, hostel fees, and equipment allowances.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Class 1 to PhD, UG, PG, Professional Degrees |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹8.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | SC, ST, OBC, Minority, General, EWS |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Onetime Registration (OTR) ID
- ✓Aadhaar Card / Enrollment ID
- ✓Caste Certificate
- ✓Income Certificate
- ✓Marksheets of qualifying exam
- ✓Domicile Certificate
- ✓Bank passbook page
- ✓Bonafide Student Certificate
Selection Process
Calculated based on qualifying marks, state/caste/gender quotas, income thresholds, and successful online verification by local institutes.
Renewal Policy
Requires submitting a renewal form on the NSP dashboard using previous registration IDs, maintaining required marks, and active enrollment.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1OTR Registration
Register with Aadhaar and mobile to generate a 14-digit OTR ID.
- 2Apply
Login with OTR, select matching central/state scheme.
- 3Verify
Institute verifies details online.
- 4Disbursement
Department prepares merit list and forwards to PFMS.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the One-Time Registration (OTR) on NSP?
OTR is a unique 14-digit registration number assigned to students based on Aadhaar verification. It remains active throughout your academic life on NSP.
How is the NSP merit list calculated?
The merit list is prepared based on the marks secured in the qualifying exam, available scheme slots, state quotas, and family income verification.
What do the different status indicators mean on NSP?
'Verified by School/Institute' means college checks are complete; 'Sent to Public Financial Management System (PFMS)' means payment is processing.
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