National Scholarship Portal | NSP Eligibility, Application Form: The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a website where students can apply for scholarships given by different departments of the central government. It is a one-stop place to find all scholarship details and apply online easily. The main goal of NSP is to help eligible students get financial support so they can continue their studies without money problems. Don’t miss the chance to apply for the National Scholarship Schemes 2025–26 and get help with your education.
The Government of India, through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), has invited online applications for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and other various scholarship schemes for the academic session 2025–26. These scholarships fall under Central Sector and Centrally Sponsored Schemes. All eligible and interested male and female students can apply online at the official NSP portal: scholarships.gov.in. The application window is open from 2nd June 2025 to 31st October 2025.
NSP National Scholarship Portal – Overview
NSP Scholarship Schemes 2025-26 | |
Organization Name | Government of India |
Scholarship Scheme | NSP Scholarship Schemes 2025-26 |
Beneficiaries/ Scholarship For | SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Minority communities, and Students with Disabilities (PwD) |
Category | Scholarships |
Mode Of Application Form | Online |
Location | Across India |
Official Site | scholarships.gov.in |
NSP Scholarship Schemes 2025-26
Department | Schemes |
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Department of Higher Education |
Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs |
National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of St Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students)
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Department of School Education & Literacy
Best online courses
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National Means-Cum Merit Scholarship
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Ministry of Home Affairs |
1. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles
2. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of States/ Uts Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/ Naxal Attacks
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Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) |
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Ministry Of Railways
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North Eastern Council (NEC), DoNER |
Financial Support To The Students Of Ner For Higher Professional Courses (Nec Merit Scholarship)
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Department of Social Justice & Empowerment |
Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For Sc Students
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Ministry of Labour & Employment |
1. Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/ Cine/ Iomc/ Lsdm- Pre Matric
2. Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/ Cine/ Iomc/ Lsdm- Post Matric
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Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes) |
1. PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For Obc, Ebc And Dnt Students
2. PM Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For Obc, Ebc And Dnt Students Best online courses
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All India Council For Technical Education |
1. AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma)
2. PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme For Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh
3. AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student ( Technical Degree)
4. AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Degree)
5. AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Diploma)
6. AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree)
7. AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student ( Technical Diploma)
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NSP National Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
Under the NSP Scholarship Scheme, students can receive financial assistance ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹50,000 per year, based on their course of study. To be eligible, students must meet the following criteria:
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Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen
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Institution: Enrolled in a recognized educational institution
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Family Income: Annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh
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Academic Performance: Must have scored at least 50% marks in the last exam
Note: Students already receiving a state government scholarship are not eligible for this scheme.
Documents Required for National Scholarship
- Marksheet of the last examination
- Family Income Certificate
- Aadhaar Card
- Recent passport-sized photograph
- Bank account details
How to Apply for NSP Scholarship 2025–26?
- First, visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
- Click on the ‘New Registration’ option and complete the registration by providing the required details.
- After registration, log in using the application ID and password received.
- Then, fill out the scholarship application form with correct information.
- Upload all the required scanned documents as per the instructions.
- Finally, review the entire form carefully and click the ‘Submit’ button to complete your application.
National Scholarship Portal Registration Link
National Scholarship Portal NSP – Important Links | |
To Apply for National Scholarship | Click Here |
To View All Schemes | Click Here |
For One Time Registration (OTR) | Click Here |
To Download NSP OTR App | Click Here |
For more details about NSP | Click Here |
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