National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Scholarships 2026-27

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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 NameNational Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Academic Session2026-27
Scholarship TypeFresh & Renewal
BeneficiariesCollege, University, Institute Students
Eligible CategoriesSC, OBC, EBC, DNT, Minority, General, Girls
Application Start Date01 June 2026
Expected Last Date31 August 2026
Application FeesNo Fees
Scholarship AmountAs Per Scheme Eligibility
Application ModeOnline
Benefit TransferDirect Bank Transfer (DBT)
Official Websitescholarships.gov.in
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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 Open01 June 2026
Fresh Registration Start01 June 2026
Renewal Application Start01 June 2026
Pre-Matric Scholarship Last Date31 August 2026
Post-Matric Scholarship Last Date31 October 2026 (Expected)
Institute VerificationAfter Application Closing
Scholarship DisbursementAfter Verification Through DBT

Required Documents

  1. Aadhaar Card
  2. Passport Size Photograph
  3. Income Certificate
  4. Domicile Certificate
  5. Caste Certificate (If Applicable)
  6. Previous Class Marksheet
  7. Current Admission Proof
  8. Fee Receipt
  9. Bank Passbook
  10. Mobile Number
  11. Email ID

Scholarship Schemes Available

S.No. Scheme Name Eligible Category Course Level Benefit
1Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)General MeritUG/PG₹12,000 - ₹20,000 Per Year
2Post Matric Scholarship for SC StudentsSC11th to PhDFee Reimbursement + Allowance
3PM-YASASVI ScholarshipOBC/EBC/DNTPost MatricTuition Fee + Maintenance
4Top Class Education Scheme for SCSCProfessional CoursesFull Financial Support
5Top Class Education Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNTOBC/EBC/DNTProfessional CoursesTuition Fee Support
6INSPIRE ScholarshipScience StudentsB.Sc./Integrated MSc₹80,000 Per Year
7Kalpana Chawla ScholarshipGirls StudentsTechnical CoursesFinancial Assistance
8Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chhattar YojanaSC/OBCVarious CoursesMerit Based Scholarship

Category Wise Income Limit

Category Income Limit
SCUp to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year
OBCUp to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year
EBCUp to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year
DNTUp to ₹2.5 Lakh Per Year
General MeritAs 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 ScholarshipAs Per Course & Category
PM-YASASVIAs Per Government Norms
Top Class EducationTuition Fee + Living Expenses

Application Process

  1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal.
  2. Create OTR (One Time Registration).
  3. Complete Aadhaar Authentication.
  4. Select Eligible Scholarship Scheme.
  5. Fill Application Form Carefully.
  6. Upload Required Documents.
  7. Submit Final Application.
  8. Complete Institute Verification Process.
  9. 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


Note: Always verify details in the official notification before applying.

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