NATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP PORTAL (NSP): Guidelines, eligibility, start date, last date, documents required, full details…
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for 2025-26 has come up with a centralized space for students across India to apply for various scholarships provided by central and state governments. The scholarship offers multiple schemes covering Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-means (MCM), Top Class Education, and scholarships for persons with disabilities.
KEY GUIDELINES:
- Scholarships are for students from Class 1 through PhD across various streams.
- Candidates can apply online via NSP portal: scholarships.gov.in .
- For direct benefit transfer (DBT), it is mandatory top link bank account with aadhaar.
- Depending on the schemes, the scholarship will cover tuition fees, maintenance allowances, book grants, hostel charges, and equipment costs.
- The application must be verified by the instituitions and other authorities as a part of application process.
- Schemes target various categories including SC, ST, OBC, minorities, EWS, and students with disabilities.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY:
- Nationality- Applicant must be an Indian citizen.
- Education- Must be studying in a recognized institution.
- Income Limit- Family Annual Income should generally not exceed INR 2.5 lakh (Varies by scheme).
- Applicants must have passed the last qualifying exam with a minimum of generally 50% marks (varies by scheme).
- Must have valid and applicable certificates ( Aadhar card, Caste and income certificate).
IMPORTANT DATES:
- Application starts on 2nd June, 2025.
- Last date to apply is 31st October, 2025.
- Document and verification deadlines are usually mid-November, 2025.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:
- Aadhaar Card or Aadhaar enrolment ID.
- Bank Passbook Copy (showing account number and name).
- Educational documents (Marksheets and certificates of the last qualifying examination).
- Income certificate (as specified in the respective scholarship guidelines).
- Caste certificate (if applicable).
- Domicile certificate (If applicable or mentioned by the scholarship).
- Bonafide Student Certificate from the school/institute (if studying outside the domicile state).
- Passport size photograph.
These details cover general guidelines and eligibility. Specific scholarships under NSP may have additional conditions. Students are advised to visit the official NSP portal to check scheme-wise eligibility and apply accordingly.
