National Scholarship Portal
The Government of India has launched the National Scholarship Portal 2025 for meritorious students who wish to apply for any of the scholarship schemes available on NSP. Under this portal government provides all types of scholarship programs, whether Central, State, or UT. Under this scholarship program government allows students to apply for both Central and state as well as other Government and non-government organizations like UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
By offering this online portal government aims to promote access to education for students at different academic levels, ranging from school education to higher education. If you are a resident or a student and wish to apply for any of the scholarship programs, then keep reading this article to know the complete details regarding the national scholarship portal eligibility, documents, and much more.
About National Scholarship Portal 2025?
The “National Scholarship Portal 2025 (NSP)” is a central hub for all types of scholarship programs designed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, for students at different academic levels. This portal allows students to apply for various scholarship programs provided by the central, state, as well as other government and non-government organizations like UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Under this NSP Scholarship Scheme government provides financial aid to students from all communities across India by supporting their education from pre-metric to post-metric levels. It especially targets EWS and minority communities, and also students with disabilities. This portal is designed to simplify the application, disbursement management process for students all over the country, enabling them to pursue their education without any financial burden and carry their educational expenses easily without any dependence on others.
Helpful Summary of NSP Scholarship
| Name of Scholarship | National Scholarship Portal 2025 |
| Created by | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. |
| Launched by | Government of India. |
| Year | 2025-26. |
| Objective | To provide financial assistance to students for continuation of their studies. |
| Program Type | Scholarship. |
| Scholarship Available | This portal allows students to apply for various scholarship programs provided by the central, state, as well as other government and non-government organizations like UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education). |
| Eligible Course | All types of courses from school level, Graduate, and Post-Graduate |
| Payment Mode | DBT. |
| Target Beneficiaries | Students of India. |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official website | NSP |
NSP Login Portal Latest Update
There are two features introduced by NSP on the national scholarship portal, these are as listed below:-
- One Time Registration (OTR):- This OTR feature has been introduced by the government on NSP to simplify the process of application. This OTR is a unique 14-digit number issued based on Aadhar or Aadhar enrollment ID that is used by students for all subsequent scholarship applications throughout their academic period. OTR is useful for submitting both new and renewable applications. Once the application of the student is completed successfully, an OTR ID will be provided to the student for a smooth and transparent process.
- Aadhar Linking:- Under this feature government allows students to link their Aadhar with their mobile and also their bank account to receive financial benefits. Under this Aadhar verification process has been updated with enhanced security measures. Through the help of this feature, students can easily link their Aadhar with their bank account and receive benefits from various scholarship programs.
Number of Scholarships Available
Here is a list of scholarships available under the National Scholarship Portal 2025, these are as listed below:-
| Scholarship Name | No. of Scholarships (Expected) |
| Pragati Scholarship for Girl Students | 10,000 (5,000 for Degree and 2,000 for Diploma). |
| ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region | 10,000 |
| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | 3,000 |
| PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders | 3,000 |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | 1,00,000 |
| National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | 750 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the National Scholarship, an applicant needs to clear some of the eligibility requirements, and these are as follows:-
- Applicant must be a permanent resident of India.
- Applicant must be a student by profession.
- Applicant must be enrolled in a school, college, or University offering a recognized educational program
- Applicant must be a meritorious student have a good academic record the available schemes on NSP.
- Applicant must belong to specific communities such as SC, ST, OBC, and the minority communities.
- The annual income of the applying candidate’s family must lie in a specific range decided by the authorities.
- Applicant can apply to a range of courses starting from school education to professional programs.
- The meritorious students of SC, ST, OBC, and other reserved categories can apply for NSP 2025-26 pre-matric and post-matric scholarships
- Single girl children can apply for the PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship offered by UGC through the National Scholarship Portal login.
- Meritorious students of all categories can apply for a UGC scholarship and receive financial aid for pursuing higher studies.
Categories of Scholarships on NSP
All types of scholarships from school-level to Ph.D are covered under these three different categories these are as follows:-
- Central Schemes
- UGC Schemes
- State Schemes
Schemes on NSP
Here is a list of all scholarship schemes offered by various departments on the National Scholarship Portal, these are as listed below:-
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Central Schemes |
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| Name of Nodal Department | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Important Dates | |
| 1. Ministry of Minority Affairs | Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | · Students of Classes 1 to 10 must have at least 50% marks in the previous exams.
· Family Income must be less than Rs.1 lakh. · Students must belong to minority communities like Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (Parsis). |
· Admission Fee- Rs 500/- per year
· Tuition Fee- Rs 350/- per month |
Last date – November. | |
| Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | · Students of class 11 to higher education must have at least 50% marks in the previous exam.
· Family Income must be less than Rs.2 lakh. · Students must belong to minority communities like Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains and Zoroastrians (arsis). |
· Admission & Tuition Fee- Rs 7,000/- per annum
· For Technical courses- Rs 10,000/- per annum |
Last date – November. | ||
| Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses | · Students must have been admitted to technical/professional courses in a college, based on a competitive examination.
· He/she must have scored at least 50% marks in the previous exam. · Family Income must be less than Rs 2,50,000 lakh. · Students must belong to the Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Zoroastrian (arsis). |
· Rs 20,000/- per annum | Last Date – November. | ||
| 2. Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | · Students of Class 9th & 10 with more than 40% disability
· Family Income must be less than 2.5 lakh. |
· Maintenance allowance: Rs 800/- per month (Hostellers)
· Rs 500/- per month (Day Scholars) · Rs 4000/- per annum (Visual Impairment/Intellectual Disabilities) · Rs 2000/- per annum (Other types of disabilities) · Rs 1000/- per annum (Book allowance) |
· Date to Apply – June 25 to August 30, 2025
· Defective Application Verification -September 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: September 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: September 30, 2025. |
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| Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | · Class 11th & 12th students with more than 40% disability
· Family Income must be less than 2.5 lakh. |
Rs. 1.40 lakh/- (Reimbursement of admission fee and tuition fee)
Rs 10,000/- (Miscellaneous fee such as library fee, sports fee, medical fee, etc) Rs 650/- per month (Day Scholars) Rs 1,200/- per month (Hostellers) Rs 4000/- (Visual impairment/intellectual disabilities) Rs 2000/- (All other types of disabilities) Rs 1,500/- (Book allowance) |
· Date to Apply – June 25 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities | · For graduate & post-graduate students with more than 40% disability
· Family Income must be less than 8,00,000 |
Rs. 1.90 lakh/- (Reimbursement of admission fee and tuition fee)
Rs 10,000/- (Miscellaneous fee such as library fee, sports fee, medical fee, etc) Rs 45,000/- (Reimbursement of expenses for purchase of aids and assistive devices relating to the particular disability of the selected candidate) Rs 1,500/- (Day Scholars) Rs 3,000/- (Hostellers) Rs 2000/- (Special allowances related to types of disability like reader, escort, helper, etc) Rs 5000/- (Book allowance) |
· Date to Apply – June 25 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| 3. Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students | · Students belonging to the SC category
· Family Income must be less than 8 lakh |
Rs 2 lakh/- per annum for students in private sector institutions.
Rs 86,000/- in the 1st year Rs 41,000/- in every subsequent year |
· Date to Apply – June 02 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| 4. Department of School Education & Literacy | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | · Family Income should be from Rs 1.50 lakh per annum to Rs 3.5 lakh per annum | Rs 12000/- per annum @ Rs 1000 per month. | · Date to Apply – June 02 to August 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – September 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: September 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: September 30, 2025. |
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| 5. WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles | · Wards of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel.
· Minimum 60%marks in 10+2/Diploma/Graduation. |
· For Males – Rs 2,500/- p.m
· For Females – Rs 3,000/- p.m |
· Date to Apply – June 02 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred during Terror/Naxal Attacks | · Wards of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel.
· Minimum 60%marks in 10+2/Diploma/Graduation. |
· For Males – Rs 2,500/- p.m
· For Females – Rs 3,000/- p.m |
· Date to Apply – June 02 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| 6. Ministry of Labour & Employment | Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of LSDM Workers/Beedi/Cine/IOMC/ – Post-matric and Pre-matric | · One of the parents of the student should be a Beedi, Limestone & Dolomite Mines, Iron Ore Manganese & Chrome Ore Mines, Cine worker with at least six months of service.
· Students should pass the previous exam on the first attempt. · Correspondence course students are not eligible for the scholarship. · The student’s educational institutions must be government-recognised or a government institution. · If a student is availing of any other scholarship from any source, then they are not eligible for the scholarship under the scheme. · Family Income · The family income should not exceed · Rs 10,000/- per month for Beedi and Mineworkers. · Rs 8,000/- per month or Rs 1,00,000/- for Cine workers |
Class I-IV:- Rs.1000
Class V-VIII:-Rs.1500 Class IX:- Rs.2000 Class X:- Rs.2000 Class XI-XII:- Rs. 3000 ITI:- Rs.6000 Polytechnic:- Rs.6000 Degree Courses(including BSc, Agriculture:- Rs. 6000 Professional Courses:- Rs.25000 |
Pre-metric:-
· Date to Apply – June 02 to August 31, 2025 · Defective Application Verification – September 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: September 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: September 30, 2025. Post-metric:- · Date to Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for post-matric – June 2 to October 31, 2025 · Last Date for Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open tillNovember 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till November 30, 2025. |
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| 7. Ministry of Tribal Affairs | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students | · The maximum age of 36 years as on July 1 of the relevant year can apply for the scholarship.
· ST students who have passed their Post-Graduation exams and got admission to regular M.Phil/Ph.D. Courses fit the eligible criteria. · There is no income criterion for eligibility for this scholarship |
· For M.Phil- Rs 31,000/- p.m.
· For Ph.D. – Rs 31,000/- p.m. for 1st two years and Rs. 35,000/- p.m. for the remaining 3 years. |
· Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for post-matric – June 2 to October 31, 2025
· Last Date for Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open till November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till November 30, 2025. |
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| 8. Department of Higher Education | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students | · Age Limit: 18-25 years.
· The attendance must be 80% or above in Class 12th, and they are eligible for this scheme to pursue further studies. · Family Income should be up to Rs 4.5 lakh per annum. |
· Graduate level:- Rs. 12,000/- per annum.
· Post-Graduate Level:- Rs. 20,000/-per annum (4th & 5th year). · PG level students pursuing technical courses such as B.Tech, B.Engg:- Rs 12,000/- per annum (1st, 2nd and 3rd year) · Rs 20,000/- per annum (4th year) |
· Date to Apply – June 02 to October 31, 2025
· Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open: November 30, 2025. |
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| 9. RPF/RPSF, Ministry of Railway | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF | · Minimum 60%marks in 10+2/Diploma/Graduation | · For Male- Rs 2,500/- p.m.
· For Female- Rs 3,000/- p.m |
Date to Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for post-matric – June 2 to October 31, 2025
Last Date for Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 Institute Verification Open till November 15, 2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till November 30, 2025. |
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UGC Schemes |
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| Name of Nodal Department | Scholarship Name | Eligibility Criteria | Scholarship Amount | Important Dates | |
| ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship for North Eastern Region | · Family Income should be less than 4.5 lakh
· North Eastern students pursuing full-time graduation /post- graduation. |
· Rs. 8,000/- per month for 10 months in a year. | · Date to Apply through the National Scholarship Portal for post-matric – June 26 to October 31, 2025
· Last Date for Defective Application Verification – November 15, 2025 · Institute Verification Open till: November 15, 2025 · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till: November 30, 2025. · DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till: November 30, 2025. |
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| PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | · Girl students up to 30 years of age at the time of admission into the first year of PG courses.
· She must be a single girl child. |
· Rs 36,200/- p.a. for 2 years. | · Last Date to Apply www scholarships gov in 2025 online form- November | ||
| PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd Rank Holders) | · The student’s age should be less than 30 years.
· Minimum 60% in undergraduate courses |
· Rs. 3,100/- p.m for 2 years | · Last date to apply through NSP Portal- November | ||
| PG Scholarship Scheme for SC & ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses | · SC/ST students pursuing PG in Professional subjects. | · For General Courses- Rs 4500/- per month
· For Technical Courses- Rs 7800/- per month. |
· Last date to apply through NSP Portal- November | ||
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State-Level Schemes |
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| Name of the State | Scholarship Name | ||||
| Bihar | Post-Matric Scholarship for BC/EBC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for (PMS) for SC Students |
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| Uttarakhand | Pre-Matric Scholarship for Scheme for Minority (100% State) Uttarakhand
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students (50% state sector and 50% Central sector) Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector) Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Center Sector) Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students |
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| Tripura | Pre-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes (Class 9th and 10th)
Pre-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes Pre-Matric SC Cleaning $ Health Hazard Tripura Dr BR Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes EBC Secondary Education Tripura Post Matric ST Scholarship Schemes Post-Matric Scholarships for SC Students Tripura Dr BR Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for EBC (Economically Backward Classes) NEC Merit Scholarship |
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| Meghalaya | Umbrella Scheme for ST Students (class 9th and 10th)
Umbrella Scheme for ST Students (Post-Matric) |
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| Arunachal Pradesh | Umbrella Scheme for ST Students -Post-Matric Scholarship
Scheme for Award of Stipend to ST Students of AP |
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| Assam | Pre-Matric Scholarship to Children of Those Engaged in Unclean Occupation
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9th and 10th)
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students
Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students (Class (Class 9th and 10th)
Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship to ST Student |
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| Chandigarh | Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students
Dr. Ambedkar Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students (Class 9 and 10) |
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| Jammu & Kashmir | Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students | ||||
| Dadar and Nagar Haveli | Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC Students
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students |
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| Himachal Pradesh | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students
Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
Dr. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students
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Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana
Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for SC Students
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for OBC Students |
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| Manipur | Post Matric Scholarship for ST students-Manipur | ||||
Benefits of NSP Scholarship
- Financial Help:- Under this National scholarship program government provides financial aid to students from all communities across India by supporting their education from pre-metric to post-metric levels.
- Scholarship Available:- This portal allows students to apply for various scholarship programs provided by the central, state, as well as other government and non-government organizations like UGC (University Grants Commission) and AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
- Reduce Dropout Rate:- By offering these scholarship programs, the government aims to reduce the dropout rate among students from all communities across India.
- Payment Mode:- Under this, all payments are done through DBT mode in the bank accounts of selected students.
- Course Available:- Under this, all types of scholarship programs are available for students at different academic levels, ranging from school-level education to higher education.
- Access to Continue Studies:- By offering this online portal government aims to promote access to pursue education for students at different academic levels,
- Target Communities:- Under this, the government is focusing on providing financial support to students from SC( Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribes), OBC (Other Backward Class), Minorities, and EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) of society.
- Simplifies Application:- This portal is designed to simplify the application, disbursement management process for students all over the country.
NSP Scholarship Application Process
To apply for NSP Scholarships, applicants need to follow these steps:-
- Visit the official NSP website.
- The homepage will appear on the screen.
- Now, click on the Apply Online button.
- As the applicant clicks, an application form will appear on the desktop screen.
- Now, the applicant needs to enter all the asked details in the given space.
- After carefully filling in, quickly review all the details.
- Click on the Submit option to complete the application process.
Also Read:-Indira Awas Yojana
Contact Details
- Dial: 0120 – 6619540
FAQs
Who has launched the NSP Scholarship?
- The Government of India has launched the NSP Scholarship for students of India.
Is there any gender-related criteria for the NSP Scholarship?
- No, gender related criteria are not available under Scholarship.
What benefits are provided to deserving candidates under the NSP Scholarship?
- Selected students receive financial assistance directly into their bank accounts.