Merit & Means

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) - Central Government Schemes

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the unified digital platform implemented by the Government of India to disburse over 50+ central and state scholarships directly to students’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Grant / Award
Up to ₹20,000 to ₹1,00,000 / year (plus full tuition waivers in select categories)
Funding Organization
Ministry of Education & Ministry of Social Justice, Government of India
Application Deadline
Applications open annually from July to October on the NSP portal.
Target Category
Merit & Means

Scheme Details & Financial Benefit

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the unified digital platform implemented by the Government of India to disburse over 50+ central and state scholarships directly to students’ Aadhaar-linked bank accounts via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Mandatory Eligibility Criteria

Class 12 pass students scoring above 80th percentile in their state board with family annual income < ₹4.5 to ₹8.0 Lakhs

Step-by-Step Application Procedure

1
Register on scholarships.gov.in using your Aadhaar number and active mobile phone.
2
Complete e-KYC authentication and obtain your Unique Application ID.
3
Fill in academic details, Class 12 board marks, and college enrolment details.
4
Upload income certificate, caste/category certificate, and fee receipt.
5
Submit application for institute-level digital verification and state nodal officer clearance.

Required Documentation Checklist

Aadhaar Card copy linked with active bank account
Class 10 and Class 12 original marksheets
Income Certificate issued by designated Revenue Authority (Tehsildar/SDM)
College Bonafide Student Certificate and Admission Fee Receipt
Bank Passbook copy showing IFSC code and Account Number

Direct Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the authentic government / trust portal without intermediaries.

Visit Official Portal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Central Sector Scheme (CSSS) on NSP?

The CSSS provides ₹12,000 per year for the first 3 years of undergraduate study and ₹20,000 per year for postgraduate studies to 82,000 top-performing students across India annually.

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