The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the academic year 2024-25 offers a wide range of scholarships aimed at supporting students from various economic and social backgrounds. These scholarships are available for students from Class 1 to PhD level, and include both central and state schemes.
Scholarship Benefits under National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
| Scholarship Name | Amount | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) | ₹12,000 per annum | For students of Class IX, renewable until Class XII |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students | ₹10,000 for undergraduates, ₹20,000 for postgraduates | Minimum of 80% marks in Class 12 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | ₹2,000 to ₹7,000 per annum | Based on the institution and course |
| Pre-Matric Scholarships for SC Students | ₹1,000 to ₹3,500 per annum | Based on class level |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarships | ₹5,000 per annum | Based on academic performance and financial need |
Who is Eligible to Apply for NSP Scholarships?
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2024-25 allows the following groups of students to apply:
- Primary and Secondary Education Students: Students from Class 1 to 12.
- Undergraduate and Postgraduate Students: Those pursuing technical, medical, or general degree programs.
- Economically Weaker Section (EWS) Students: Students whose family income falls under specified limits.
- Students from Reserved Categories: This includes students from SC (Scheduled Caste), ST (Scheduled Tribe), and OBC (Other Backward Class) categories.
- Minority Students: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi community students.
- Differently-Abled (Divyangjan) Students: Those recognized as differently-abled.
- Students must register on the NSP portal and upload required documents such as income certificates, Aadhaar card, educational certificates, and others as per the scheme’s requirements
List of Documents Needed for NSP Applications
To apply for scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2024-25, students are required to submit the following documents:
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook (For direct benefit transfer (DBT) of scholarship amounts)
- Educational Documents
- Domicile Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate
- Bonafide Certificate
- Self-Declaration of Minority Community
- Passport-sized photograph
- Mobile Number
- Email Id
How to Register and Apply on NSP?
To apply for a scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2024-25, follow these steps:
- Visit the NSP Website: Go to scholarships.gov.in.
- Register
- If you are a new user, click on the “New Registration” button.
- Read the instructions carefully and click on “Continue.”
- Fill in details like name, date of birth, email, and mobile number, and create a password.
- Upon registration, you will receive a unique Application ID.
- Login: After registration, use your Application ID and password to log in.
- Complete the Application Form: Enter personal details, academic information, and details of the course you are applying for.
- Select the scholarship scheme based on your eligibility.
Upload Documents: - Upload necessary documents such as your Aadhaar card, income certificate, educational certificates, etc.
- Submit Application:
- Review the information you’ve entered.
- Click on the “Submit” button to complete the application process.
- Track Application: After submission, you can log in to the NSP portal and check the status of your application by clicking on the “Track Application” option.
National Scholarship Portal Important Links
| NSP Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
| NSP Login Page | Login |
| New Registration Guidelines | Guidelines for Registration |
| NSP Mobile App | Google Play Store |
| Aadhaar Face Authentication App | Google Play Store |
| Know Your NSP OTR ID | Retrieve OTR ID |