National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships 2026-27 - Apply Online
Brief Information
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has started accepting Fresh and Renewal Applications for various Central Government Scholarship Schemes for Academic Session 2026-27. Eligible students studying in Colleges, Universities, Technical Institutes, Medical Colleges, Professional Courses, UG, PG, Diploma, and PhD Programs can apply online. Scholarships are available for SC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Minority, General Merit, Female Students, and Science Students. Complete eligibility, scholarship amount, application process, required documents, important dates, and direct links are provided below.
Overview
| Portal Name | National Scholarship Portal (NSP) |
|---|---|
| Academic Session | 2026-27 |
| Scholarship Type | Fresh & Renewal |
| Beneficiaries | College, University, Institute Students |
| Eligible Categories | SC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Minority, General, Girls |
| Application Start Date | 01 June 2026 |
| Expected Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Application Fees | No Fees |
| Scholarship Amount | As Per Scheme Eligibility |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Benefit Transfer | Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) |
| Official Website | scholarships.gov.in |
| Social |
WhatsApp Channel
WhatsApp Group |
Who Can Apply?
- Students studying in Government or Private Colleges.
- Students pursuing UG, PG, Diploma, Professional Courses.
- Engineering, Medical, Nursing, Law, Management and Technical Students.
- Students belonging to SC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Minority and General Categories.
- Students meeting income and academic eligibility criteria of respective schemes.
Important Dates
| NSP Portal Open | 01 June 2026 |
|---|---|
| Fresh Registration Start | 01 June 2026 |
| Renewal Application Start | 01 June 2026 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Last Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship Last Date | 31 October 2026 (Expected) |
| Institute Verification | After Application Closing |
| Scholarship Disbursement | After Verification Through DBT |
Required Documents
- Aadhaar Card
- Passport Size Photograph
- Income Certificate
- Domicile Certificate
- Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
- Previous Class Marksheet
- Current Admission Proof
- Fee Receipt
- Bank Passbook
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
Scholarship Schemes Available
| S.No. | Scheme Name | Eligible Category | Course Level | Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS) | General Merit | UG/PG | ₹12,000 - ₹20,000 Per Year |
| 2 | Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students | SC | 11th to PhD | Fee Reimbursement + Allowance |
| 3 | PM-YASASVI Scholarship | OBC/EBC/DNT | Post Matric | Tuition Fee + Maintenance |
| 4 | Top Class Education Scheme for SC | SC | Professional Courses | Full Financial Support |
| 5 | Top Class Education Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT | OBC/EBC/DNT | Professional Courses | Tuition Fee Support |
| 6 | INSPIRE Scholarship | Science Students | B.Sc./Integrated MSc | ₹80,000 Per Year |
| 7 | Kalpana Chawla Scholarship | Girls Students | Technical Courses | Financial Assistance |
| 8 | Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar Yojana | SC/OBC | Various Courses | Merit Based Scholarship |
Category Wise Income Limit
| Category | Income Limit |
|---|---|
| SC | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year |
| OBC | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year |
| EBC | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year |
| DNT | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year |
| General Merit | As Per Scheme Rules |
Scholarship Amount Details
| Scheme | Scholarship Amount |
|---|---|
| Central Sector Scholarship | ₹12,000 Per Year (UG), ₹20,000 Per Year (PG) |
| INSPIRE Scholarship | ₹80,000 Per Year |
| Post Matric Scholarship | As Per Course & Category |
| PM-YASASVI | As Per Government Norms |
| Top Class Education | Tuition Fee + Living Expenses |
Application Process
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal.
- Create OTR (One Time Registration).
- Complete Aadhaar Authentication.
- Select Eligible Scholarship Scheme.
- Fill Application Form Carefully.
- Upload Required Documents.
- Submit Final Application.
- Complete Institute Verification Process.
- Track Application Status Online.
Important Instructions
- Only genuine and eligible students should apply.
- Aadhaar linked bank account is mandatory.
- Students should apply before the last date.
- Institute verification is compulsory.
- Scholarship amount will be transferred through DBT.
- Renewal candidates must apply through Renewal Login only.
Important Links
| National Scholarship Portal | Visit Portal |
|---|---|
| Fresh Registration | Apply Online |
| Renewal Application | Renew Scholarship |
| Scheme Guidelines | View Details |
| Social |
WhatsApp Channel
WhatsApp Group |
| Messaging |
Telegram Group
YouTube Channel |
| Social |
Facebook Page
Instagram Page X (Twitter) Account |
Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.
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