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National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 Apply Online 2026

The official application process for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 2026 is conducted online. Follow this step-by-step registration guide to create an account, fill out the application details, upload documents, and submit your form.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

Application ModeOnline
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    OTR Registration: Register with Aadhaar and mobile to generate a 14-digit OTR ID.

  • 2

    Apply: Login with OTR, select matching central/state scheme.

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    Verify: Institute verifies details online.

  • 4

    Disbursement: Department prepares merit list and forwards to PFMS.

FAQs for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 (Apply Online)

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.