NSP 2025–26: How to Apply on National Scholarship Portal

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📝 Introduction

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is India’s unified scholarship platform for the 2025–26 academic year, enabling students from Class 1 through PhD to apply for central and state government scholarships via one portal  NSP 2.0 enhances transparency with Direct Benefit Transfers (DBT), Aadhaar-based face authentication, and real-time tracking 

                                                            The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is India’s flagship platform for scholarship applications, processing, and disbursement, unifying over 150 schemes from central and state governments, UGC, AICTE, and other agencies under one digital roof Launched in 2016 as part of the National e‑Governance Plan and revamped as NSP 2.0, it leverages Aadhaar-based One-Time Registration (OTR), a modernized user interface, and mobile integration to enhance accessibility and transparency .

Through this SMART system—Simplified, Mission‑oriented, Accountable, Responsive, Transparent—students can apply for scholarships spanning pre‑matric, post‑matric, merit‑cum‑means, technical, and top‑class education schemes. The platform uses Automated Verification and Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to ensure timely funds reach beneficiaries with minimal leakage  In the 2023‑24 cycle alone, NSP 2.0 disbursed over ₹1,824 crore across 1.35 million applications.

For the 2025–26 academic year, NSP opened applications on June 2, 2025, and will accept submissions until October 31, 2025, covering central‑sector, UGC, AICTE, and state‑sponsored scholarships . Students apply via the official portal at scholarships.gov.in, where they register once using OTR, complete Aadhaar-based face and mobile authentication, and then submit scheme-specific applications, uploading required documents like Aadhaar, bank passbook, income/caste certificates, academic transcripts, and bonafide certificates .

NSP 2.0’s decision support system recommends suitable scholarships based on user profiles, while institutes and nodal officers handle verification. Applicants can monitor progress in real-time and receive notifications at each stage . This centralization greatly simplifies the scholarship landscape, making it easier for students—especially from economically weaker sections, SC/ST/OBC/minority communities, and those with disabilities—to access vital educational funding .

In essence, NSP 2.0 is a transformative tool that makes scholarship application more accessible, efficient, and equitable—empowering millions of Indian students to pursue their academic goals.

  Schemes On  NSP 

https://scholarships.gov.in/centralsOrsponsoredOrstate

   
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Pre Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
Scheme Open from : 25-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-08-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-09-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-09-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-09-2025
Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities
Scheme Open from : 25-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-10-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2025
Post Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
Scheme Open from : 25-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-10-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2025
Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students
Scheme Open from : 02-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-10-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2025
National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of St Students - Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students)
Scheme Open from : 02-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-10-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2025
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship
Scheme Open from : 02-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-08-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-09-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-09-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-09-2025
Aicte - Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma)
Scheme Open from : 02-06-2025 Student Application Open till : 31-10-2025 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2025 Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2025 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2025

🌐 Official Application Link

Apply via the official website:
➡️ https://scholarships.gov.in/

📅 Important Dates for NSP 2025–26

StepStart DateEnd Date
One-Time Registration (OTR) / Fresh ApplicationsJune 2, 2025*October 31, 2025*
Pre-Matric ScholarshipsJune 2, 2025August 31, 2025
Post-Matric / Central Sector SchemesJune 2, 2025October 31, 2025

*Dates vary slightly across schemes; e.g., face-authentication began June 25 for some, with deadlines August 31 or October 31 depending on the category 

🧭 How to Apply: Step-by-Step

  1. Register on NSP with Aadhaar/EID  ON https://scholarships.gov.in/otrapplication/#/registration-page   to get your 14-digit OTR number, completing face authentication via the mobile app https://web.umang.gov.in/landing/

  2. Log in at “Apply for Scholarship” and choose a scheme (Fresh/Renewal) https://scholarships.gov.in/otrapplication/#/login-page

  3. Fill application, upload documents (Aadhaar, income, caste, bank details, bonafide certificate), then submit https://scholarships.gov.in/otrapplication/#/login-pageInstitute & district verification follows.

  4. Track status and scholarship disbursement via NSP or PFMS portal .

✅ Tips for Smooth Application

  • Ensure your institute is registered on NSP before applying .

  • Prepare all required documents (Aadhaar, income, caste, domicile, academic records, bank passbook, photo) in advance .

  • Complete face authentication promptly via NSP-OTR app to avoid delays .

🎓 Why NSP Matters in 2025–26

  • Centralised access to 143+ scholarship schemes worth over ₹790 cr 

  • Ensures live tracking, DBT payments, and efficient automated verification for transparency 

  • Inclusive: covers all academic levels—from school to PhD—and special groups (SC/ST/OBC/minorities/disabled) ..

🏁 Final Word

Ready to boost your educational journey? Begin your NSP 2025–26 application today! Complete your OTR registration, verify details carefully, and submit before October 31, 2025. Track your application and await scholarship disbursement through NSP’s secure DBT system.

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