Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Scholarships ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000+ per year depending on the scheme; covers pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/minority and general category students
Annual · paid directly to student bank account via DBT
The National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) is a unified online platform by MeitY and the Ministry of Education that brings together all central and state government scholarships for Indian students. Students from Class 1 through postgraduate and professional courses can apply for scholarships funded by multiple ministries including MoE, MoMA, MoSJ&E, and tribal welfare departments. All applications, renewals, and payments are handled digitally.
Am I Eligible?
Quick check — answer 3 questions
Is your age between 0 and 35 years?
Is your annual family income under ₹8.0 Lakh?
Do you live in India?
Benefit Details
Scholarships ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹25,000+ per year depending on the scheme; covers pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/minority and general category students
Provided by Central Government
Annual · paid directly to student bank account via DBT
Eligibility Criteria
Indian students studying in recognized schools or colleges (Class 1 through postgraduate/professional); specific income limits apply per scheme (typically ₹1–8 lakh family income); separate scholarships for SC, ST, OBC, minority, disabled, and general category students
0 to 35 years
Up to ₹8.0 Lakh / year
Rural & Urban (Both)
Required Documents
💡 Tip: Keep original documents and 2 photocopies ready. Self-attest all photocopies.
How to Apply
Register on NSP Portal
onlineGo to scholarships.gov.in → click "New Registration" → select your domicile state and student type (fresh/renewal) → fill in your name, date of birth, mobile number, email, and bank account details → verify with OTP → save your Application ID and password.
Complete Your Profile
onlineLog in with your Application ID → fill in personal details, category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General), academic details, and parent/guardian income → upload Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate, and marksheet as PDFs.
Select and Apply for Scholarships
onlineBrowse eligible scholarships under "Apply for Scholarship" → the portal shows only the schemes you qualify for based on your profile → fill the specific scholarship form and submit. You can apply to multiple scholarships.
Institute Verification
online / offlineYour college or school admin logs in to the NSP portal to verify your enrollment and academic details. Follow up with your institution's NSP nodal officer if verification is pending — applications not verified by the institute are automatically rejected.
Track Status and Receive Payment
onlineLog in to scholarships.gov.in → "Check Your Status" → track approval from institute → district → state → ministry. Approved scholarships are paid directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT. Check payment status at pfms.nic.in.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: Information is compiled from official government sources for guidance purposes. Eligibility and benefits may vary. Always verify with the official portal or nearest government office before applying.
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