OPENScholarships
National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2025 — All Central Scholarships in One Place
NSP is a one-stop platform for students to apply for Central and State scholarships under one login, with direct DBT to bank accounts.
Benefit
Varies by scheme: from ₹1,000/year (Pre-Matric) to ₹20,000+ for higher studies
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics & IT (hosted) — Various Central Ministries
Beneficiaries
Crores of students across India
Overview
- ✦Hosts 100+ schemes from Ministry of Minority Affairs, Social Justice, Tribal Affairs, Labour, Higher Education, etc.
- ✦Single registration; one application covers multiple eligible schemes.
- ✦Aadhaar-linked authentication and DBT ensures transparency and timely payment.
Eligibility Criteria
- ✦Indian citizen studying in a recognised Indian institution
- ✦Income limit varies per scheme (typically ₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh)
- ✦Specific to category: SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General/Disabled
- ✦Should have valid Aadhaar number
- ✦Bank account in student's own name (preferably Aadhaar-seeded)
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Start Eligibility Check →Required Documents
- ✦Aadhaar Card
- ✦Previous year mark sheet
- ✦Income certificate
- ✦Caste / Minority community certificate (if applicable)
- ✦Domicile certificate
- ✦Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded)
- ✦Bonafide certificate from institute / fee receipt
- ✦Passport size photo
How to Apply
- 1Visit scholarships.gov.in and click 'New Registration'
- 2Read guidelines and complete OTR (One Time Registration) with Aadhaar
- 3Receive Application ID — login with it
- 4Choose applicable scholarship scheme(s)
- 5Fill scheme-specific details and upload documents
- 6Submit; print and submit hard copy to institute if asked
- 7Track status via Application ID
Important Dates
Fresh applications: October to December; Renewal: usually November–January. Dates extended yearly — check NSP notice board.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many scholarships can I apply for on NSP?
You can apply for all scholarships for which you are eligible in a single academic year, but DBT is released only for one most beneficial scheme per student per year.
What if my Aadhaar is not linked to bank account?
DBT will fail. Visit your bank, link Aadhaar (seeding) and then proceed with NSP registration.
Can I edit my NSP application after submission?
Only if the institute or NSP sends it back as 'defective'. Otherwise no edits allowed after final submission.