National Scholarship Portal 2025-26: Apply Now for Central, State & UGC Scholarships

National Scholarship Portal 2025-26: Apply Now for Central, State & UGC Scholarships

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the official platform for applying to various central, state, and UGC/AICTE scholarship schemes. The portal can be accessed at scholarships.gov.in, where eligible students can register, check status, and apply for scholarships.

Key Highlights:

• Last Date to Apply: soon
• Portal: NSP 2.0 – scholarships.gov.in
• Eligibility: SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Disabled/General (based on scheme)
• Application Types: Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, UG, PG, Professional Courses

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NSP 2.0 Latest Updates

• OTR (One Time Registration): Introduced to simplify the process. Required for both new and renewal applications. A 14-digit OTR ID (based on Aadhaar) will be issued.
• Aadhaar Linking: Aadhaar must be seeded with the bank account to receive benefits.

Scholarships Offered Through NSP 2024-25

By Ministry of Minority Affairs

• Pre-Matric Scholarships
  • For Classes 1 to 10, income < Rs 1 lakh
  • Amount: Admission Rs 500/year, Tuition Rs 350/month
  • Last Date: November 30, 2024
• Post-Matric Scholarships
  • For Class 11 to higher education, income < Rs 2 lakh
  • Amount: Rs 7,000–10,000/year
  • Last Date: November 30, 2024
• Merit-cum-Means for Professional/Technical Courses
  • Income < Rs 2.5 lakh
  • Amount: Rs 20,000/year
  • Last Date: November 30, 2024

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By Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities

• Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships for Disabled Students
  • Disability ≥ 40%, income < Rs 2.5 lakh
  • Amount: Rs 17,000–25,000
  • Last Date: Pre-Matric – Nov 15; Post-Matric – Dec 15

By Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment

• Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students
  • Income < Rs 8 lakh
  • Last Date: December 15, 2024

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By Ministry of Home Affairs

• PM Scholarship for CAPFs & Assam Rifles Wards
  • Amount: Rs 2,000–3,000/month
  • Last Date: December 31, 2024

By Ministry of Labour & Employment

• Financial Aid for Wards of Beedi, Cine, IOMC, LSDM Workers
  • Income < Rs 1 lakh
  • Last Date: Pre-Matric – Nov 15; Post-Matric – Dec 15

UGC/AICTE Scholarships on NSP

• Pragati for Girls – 10,000 scholarships (Rs 50,000/year)
• ISHAN UDAY for NER – 10,000 scholarships
• PG Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child – 3,000 scholarships
• PG Rank Holders – 3,000 scholarships

NSP Registration Process (2024-25)

1. Visit scholarships.gov.in
2. Click on “New Registration”
3. Complete OTR and Aadhaar details
4. Choose the eligible scheme
5. Fill in academic, personal & bank details
6. Upload documents (e.g., passbook, income cert.)
7. Submit to get Application ID

Important: Students should complete the application before the deadline and ensure proper document verification by their institutions to avoid rejection.