Government SchemeVerified for 2026
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 Eligibility Criteria 2026
To qualify for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 2026 program, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). This includes academic benchmarks, category-specific requirements, and gender limits for students residing in All India.
Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 1 to PhD, UG, PG, Professional Degrees
Eligible Caste/CategoriesSC, ST, OBC, Minority, General, EWS
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Citizen of India
FAQs for National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central & UGC Schemes 2026 (Eligibility Criteria)
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline0120-6619540, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in