National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026
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The previous application cycle (2025–26) closed on 31 January 2026. The upcoming 2026–27 cycle is expected to open soon. We will update the links here as soon as the official notification is released.
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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
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.
Inclusions
Direct tuition fee reimbursement, maintenance allowances, hostel fees, and equipment allowances.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 1 to PhD, UG, PG, Professional Degrees
Must be enrolled in relevant courses. Minimum 50% marks required in previous exam.
Financial & Category
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.
Application Process
- 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.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 January 2026
NSP portals usually open in July/August and close in January. Dates vary per scheme.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.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.
Q.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.
Q.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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