National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2026-27: Online Registration, Central & UGC Schemes, Eligibility & Last Date
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2026-27 Central Schemes
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Gove ment of India, has commenced the registration process for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Academic Year 2026-27 at the official portal scholarships.gov.in.
NSP functions as a one-stop electronic platform across India, facilitating over 50 scholarship schemes implemented by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA), Department of Higher Education (MoE), Ministry of Tribal Affairs, AICTE, and UGC.
Key Schemes Available on NSP 2026-27
- Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (CSSS): Financial award of ₹12,000/year for undergraduate study and ₹20,000/year for postgraduate courses for top 20th percentile Class 12 board qualifiers.
- Post-Matric Scholarships for SC / ST / OBC / Minorities: Full tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowances for students pursuing Class 11, Class 12, ITI, Polytechnic Diplomas, Graduation, and Post-Graduation.
- Pre-Matric Scholarships: Educational assistance for school students enrolled in Class 1 through Class 10 to reduce dropout rates.
- AICTE Pragati and Saksham Schemes: ₹50,000 per annum towards college fee and study resources for female and differently-abled students in technical engineering degree/diploma courses.
One-Time Registration (OTR) Process on NSP
- Mobile & Aadhaar Authentication: Download the NSP OTR App or visit scholarships.gov.in. Enter your active mobile number and complete Aadhaar-based Face/OTP authentication.
- Generate 14-Digit OTR Number: A unique One-Time Registration number will be generated for life-long scholarship applications.
- Fill Academic & Income Details: Log in using your OTR number to fill in previous examination marks, family income, and chosen course details.
- Institute Verification: Submit the application online for automated verification by your School or College Institute Nodal Officer (INO).
Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Bank Mandate
Under Gove ment of India directives, all scholarship amounts are disbursed strictly through the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB). Applicants must ensure their bank account is actively seeded with Aadhaar at their bank branch to avoid payment failure.