{"id":393,"date":"2026-10-17T13:22:06","date_gmt":"2026-10-17T13:22:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/?post_type=gjp_yojana&#038;p=393"},"modified":"2026-10-17T13:22:51","modified_gmt":"2026-10-17T13:22:51","slug":"nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27","status":"publish","type":"gjp_yojana","link":"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/","title":{"rendered":"NSP National Scholarship Online Form 2026\u201327 \u2013 Apply Online, Eligibility, Last Date, OTR Registration &#038; Scholarship Status"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327:<\/mark><\/strong> The Government of India&#8217;s <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/mark><\/strong> has opened scholarship applications for the <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>academic year<\/strong> <strong>2026\u201327<\/strong>.<\/mark> Eligible students studying in schools, colleges, universities and recognised professional institutions can apply for various Central Government and participating State Government scholarship schemes through the official website <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">scholarships.gov.in<\/mark><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The NSP Scholarship Online Form 2026\u201327 application process began on <mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\"><strong>1 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/mark> For many Central Government schemes, the current application deadline is <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">31 October 2026<\/mark><\/strong>, although the closing date varies according to the selected scholarship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students must complete <strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">One Time Registration (OTR)<\/mark><\/strong> before submitting their scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The National Scholarship Portal provides access to merit-based, welfare-based, pre-matric, post-matric and higher-education scholarship schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Latest Update \u2013 17 October 2026:<\/mark><\/strong> NSP scholarship applications for academic year 2026\u201327 are available. Many Central Government schemes close on 31 October 2026. Students should check their scheme-specific deadlines before applying.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_National_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Overview\" >NSP National Scholarship 2026\u201327 Overview<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Latest_News\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Latest News<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Important_Highlights\" >Important Highlights<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Important_Dates\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Scheme-Wise_Last_Dates\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Scheme-Wise Last Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#What_Is_the_National_Scholarship_Portal\" >What Is the National Scholarship Portal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Eligibility_Criteria\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#General_Eligibility_Requirements\" >General Eligibility Requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Educational_Eligibility\" >Educational Eligibility<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Income_Limit\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Income Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_Amount_2026%E2%80%9327\" >NSP Scholarship Amount 2026\u201327<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Scholarship_Amount_Overview\" >Scholarship Amount Overview<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_One_Time_Registration_OTR_2026\" >NSP One Time Registration (OTR) 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Why_Is_OTR_Required\" >Why Is OTR Required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#How_to_Complete_NSP_OTR_Registration_2026\" >How to Complete NSP OTR Registration 2026<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#How_to_Apply_Online_for_NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327\" >How to Apply Online for NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Step-by-Step_Application_Process\" >Step-by-Step Application Process<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_Documents_Required_2026%E2%80%9327\" >NSP Scholarship Documents Required 2026\u201327<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_Fresh_vs_Renewal_Application\" >NSP Scholarship Fresh vs Renewal Application<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_Application_Fee_2026\" >NSP Scholarship Application Fee 2026<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#How_to_Check_NSP_Scholarship_Status_2026%E2%80%9327\" >How to Check NSP Scholarship Status 2026\u201327<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Steps_to_Check_Application_Status\" >Steps to Check Application Status<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Common_Application_Status_Messages\" >Common Application Status Messages<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_Payment_Status_2026\" >NSP Scholarship Payment Status 2026<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#How_to_Check_Scholarship_Payment\" >How to Check Scholarship Payment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Important_Links\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Important Links<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_FAQs\" >NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q1_Is_NSP_Scholarship_Online_Form_2026%E2%80%9327_open\" >Q1. Is NSP Scholarship Online Form 2026\u201327 open?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q2_What_is_the_last_date_for_NSP_Scholarship_2026\" >Q2. What is the last date for NSP Scholarship 2026?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-30\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q3_What_is_the_official_NSP_website\" >Q3. What is the official NSP website?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-31\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q4_Is_OTR_mandatory\" >Q4. Is OTR mandatory?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-32\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q5_What_is_the_full_form_of_NSP\" >Q5. What is the full form of NSP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-33\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q6_Can_Class_9_and_10_students_apply\" >Q6. Can Class 9 and 10 students apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-34\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q7_Can_Class_11_and_12_students_apply\" >Q7. Can Class 11 and 12 students apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-35\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q8_Can_undergraduate_students_apply\" >Q8. Can undergraduate students apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-36\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q9_Can_postgraduate_students_apply\" >Q9. Can postgraduate students apply?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-37\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q10_What_is_the_application_fee\" >Q10. What is the application fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-38\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q11_Is_Aadhaar_required\" >Q11. Is Aadhaar required?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-39\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q12_Can_students_apply_for_multiple_scholarships\" >Q12. Can students apply for multiple scholarships?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-40\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q13_What_is_the_NSP_scholarship_amount\" >Q13. What is the NSP scholarship amount?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-41\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q14_How_can_I_check_my_NSP_scholarship_status\" >Q14. How can I check my NSP scholarship status?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-42\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q15_Can_I_renew_my_previous_scholarship\" >Q15. Can I renew my previous scholarship?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-43\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q16_What_if_my_scholarship_application_is_marked_defective\" >Q16. What if my scholarship application is marked defective?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-44\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q17_How_will_the_scholarship_money_be_paid\" >Q17. How will the scholarship money be paid?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-45\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q18_Can_I_apply_after_the_closing_date\" >Q18. Can I apply after the closing date?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-46\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q19_Is_the_UP_Scholarship_the_same_as_NSP\" >Q19. Is the UP Scholarship the same as NSP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-47\" href=\"https:\/\/sarkariresultme.com\/hi\/sarkari-yojana\/nsp-national-scholarship-online-form-2026-27\/#Q20_Where_can_I_find_the_latest_NSP_scholarship_notices\" >Q20. Where can I find the latest NSP scholarship notices?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_National_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Overview\"><\/span>NSP National Scholarship 2026\u201327 Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Particulars<\/th><th>Details<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Portal Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>National Scholarship Portal<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Short Name<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>NSP<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Academic Year<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>2026\u201327<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Programme<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>National Scholarship Online Form 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Administered By<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Government of India<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Portal Managed By<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>National Informatics Centre<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Scholarship Types<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Central and Participating State Schemes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Application Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Online<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Portal Opening Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1 June 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Common Closing Date for Many Schemes<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><strong>31 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Exact Last Date<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by Scholarship Scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">OTR Registration<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Mandatory<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Application Fee<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Eligible Students<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>As Per Individual Scheme Rules<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Scholarship Amount<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Varies by Scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Payment Mode<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td>Direct Benefit Transfer, where applicable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official Website<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Latest_News\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Latest News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The National Scholarship Portal is accepting applications for various scholarship schemes during the 2026\u201327 academic session.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students should check the eligibility conditions, required documents and application deadlines for their selected schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Highlights\"><\/span>Important Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>NSP portal opened on <strong>1 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic session: <strong>2026\u201327<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OTR registration is compulsory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Many Central Government scholarships close on <strong>31 October 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different scholarship schemes have different closing dates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can apply for eligible merit-based and welfare-based schemes under the portal&#8217;s current rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scholarship applications are submitted online.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students can track their application status through the official portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Applications are subject to institute and departmental verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Important_Dates\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Event<\/th><th>Date<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong>NSP Portal Opened<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>1 June 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Online Scholarship Applications<\/td><td>Scheme-Wise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Last Date for Many Central Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>31 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Institute Verification for Many Schemes<\/td><td>15 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Department-Level Verification for Many Schemes<\/td><td>30 November 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NMMSS Revised Application Deadline<\/td><td>30 September 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship Sanction<\/td><td>Scheme-Wise<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship Payment<\/td><td>After Applicable Approval and Processing<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> The 31 October deadline is not applicable to every NSP scholarship. Candidates must check the closing date displayed for their specific scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Scheme-Wise_Last_Dates\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Scheme-Wise Last Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The official NSP scheme directory lists different application schedules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Scholarship Scheme<\/th><th>Application Deadline<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AICTE Swanath Scholarship \u2013 Technical Diploma<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship \u2013 Renewal<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PM-USP Special Scholarship for J&amp;K and Ladakh \u2013 Renewal<\/td><td>31 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme<\/td><td>30 September 2026, as per Ministry of Education extension<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Other Central \/ State Scholarships<\/td><td>Check Individual Scheme<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The official NSP directory may display a general application window even where a ministry has issued a more specific deadline notice. Students should follow the latest applicable ministry and scheme instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_the_National_Scholarship_Portal\"><\/span>What Is the National Scholarship Portal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/strong> is an online platform developed to simplify access to scholarship schemes offered by the Government of India and participating state authorities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The portal allows eligible students to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Complete One Time Registration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Find applicable scholarship schemes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit fresh scholarship applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Renew eligible scholarships<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload required documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track application progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor verification stages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check scholarship payment information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The portal aims to make scholarship applications more accessible and transparent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">There is no single eligibility rule for all NSP scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility depends on the scholarship scheme selected by the student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"General_Eligibility_Requirements\"><\/span>General Eligibility Requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants may need to satisfy conditions relating to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Indian citizenship or prescribed domicile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>School, college or university enrolment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous academic performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community or social category<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability status, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recognised institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Course or academic level<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank account and identity verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Eligibility\"><\/span>Educational Eligibility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Student Category<\/th><th>Possible Scholarship Type<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>School Students<\/td><td>Eligible Pre-Matric \/ School Scholarships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Class 9\u201312 Students<\/td><td>NMMSS or Other Applicable Schemes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Undergraduate Students<\/td><td>Central Sector \/ State \/ Welfare Scholarships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Postgraduate Students<\/td><td>National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Technical Students<\/td><td>AICTE and Other Technical Education Scholarships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Students with Disabilities<\/td><td>Pre-Matric, Post-Matric and Top Class Scholarships<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Eligible SC \/ ST \/ OBC \/ EBC \/ DNT Students<\/td><td>Applicable Welfare and Top Class Education Schemes<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligibility is determined by the official guidelines for each scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Income_Limit\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Income Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Family-income limits differ across schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Some scholarships are merit-based and have prescribed income ceilings, while others are designed for specific welfare categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should check:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Maximum annual family income<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income certificate requirements<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certificate issuing authority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Validity of income documents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Scheme-specific exemptions<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Do not assume that the same income limit applies to every scholarship listed on NSP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_Amount_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship Amount 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The scholarship amount depends on the scheme and the student&#8217;s eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Different schemes may provide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Annual Scholarship Assistance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tuition Fee Support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintenance Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Academic Allowance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Financial Assistance for Higher Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Other Scheme-Specific Benefits<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Scholarship_Amount_Overview\"><\/span>Scholarship Amount Overview<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Scholarship Category<\/th><th>Benefit<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Pre-Matric Scholarships<\/td><td>As Per Scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post-Matric Scholarships<\/td><td>As Per Scheme<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies<\/td><td>As Per UGC Scheme Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Ishan Uday Scholarship<\/td><td>As Per Scheme Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Central Sector Scholarship<\/td><td>As Per Scheme Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>AICTE Scholarships<\/td><td>As Per Scheme Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Scholarships for Students with Disabilities<\/td><td>As Per Scheme Guidelines<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students should read the official scheme guidelines for the exact amount, payment frequency and continuation conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_One_Time_Registration_OTR_2026\"><\/span>NSP One Time Registration (OTR) 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>One Time Registration (OTR)<\/strong> is mandatory for NSP scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">OTR is a unique registration number allotted to a student for their academic career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Is_OTR_Required\"><\/span>Why Is OTR Required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">OTR helps the portal identify applicants and supports the scholarship application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students should complete OTR before filling out the scholarship form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Complete_NSP_OTR_Registration_2026\"><\/span>How to Complete NSP OTR Registration 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Student section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the OTR Registration option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read the registration instructions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the required identity and contact information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete the prescribed Aadhaar-related verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow the face-authentication process, if required.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the registration details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate or retrieve the OTR number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep the OTR number secure for future scholarship applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates should follow the portal&#8217;s latest instructions for minors, students without Aadhaar and other special cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_Online_for_NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>How to Apply Online for NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible students can submit their applications through the National Scholarship Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step-by-Step_Application_Process\"><\/span>Step-by-Step Application Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Visit the official website <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the <strong>Students<\/strong> section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete OTR registration if you have not already done so.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your OTR credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select academic year <strong>2026\u201327<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose Fresh Application or Renewal, as applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the available scholarship schemes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a scheme for which you meet the eligibility conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter personal details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter academic and institution details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provide bank account information where requested.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter income and category information, if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload the required documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Preview the completed application.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verify all details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the scholarship form before the scheme-specific deadline.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download or print the application acknowledgement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow any additional institute-verification instructions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Students should not submit false information or apply for mutually incompatible scholarships.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_Documents_Required_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship Documents Required 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The exact document list varies by scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Commonly required documents may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Aadhaar Card or Accepted Identity Document<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OTR Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recent Passport-Size Photograph, if requested<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Previous Examination Mark Sheet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Current Admission Proof<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonafide Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income Certificate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste or Community Certificate, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Certificate or UDID, if applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Domicile Certificate, if required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank Account Details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fee Receipt, where applicable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Institution Details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mobile Number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Email Address<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants should upload only the documents requested for their scholarship scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_Fresh_vs_Renewal_Application\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship Fresh vs Renewal Application<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The National Scholarship Portal supports fresh and renewal applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Fresh Application<\/th><th>Renewal Application<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>For students applying under a scheme for the first time<\/td><td>For eligible existing scholarship beneficiaries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Requires verification of initial eligibility<\/td><td>Requires satisfaction of renewal conditions<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Academic and personal information must be submitted<\/td><td>Updated academic details may be required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Subject to scheme-specific fresh application dates<\/td><td>Subject to scheme-specific renewal dates<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> A scheme may be open for renewal but closed for fresh applications. Students should verify the correct application category before proceeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_Application_Fee_2026\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship Application Fee 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Fee<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>General<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD<\/td><td>\u20b90<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NSP scholarship application is free.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students should avoid unofficial agents or websites demanding money to submit an NSP application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_NSP_Scholarship_Status_2026%E2%80%9327\"><\/span>How to Check NSP Scholarship Status 2026\u201327<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students can track the progress of their scholarship applications through the official portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steps_to_Check_Application_Status\"><\/span>Steps to Check Application Status<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the Student section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Log in using your OTR credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the relevant academic year.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Open the application status or tracking option.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>View the current verification or processing stage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Follow any instructions displayed for defective or pending applications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Common_Application_Status_Messages\"><\/span>Common Application Status Messages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Status<\/th><th>Meaning<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>Submitted<\/td><td>Application has been submitted<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pending at Institute<\/td><td>Institute verification is pending<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Verified by Institute<\/td><td>Institute-level verification completed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defective<\/td><td>Correction may be required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Pending at Higher Level<\/td><td>Department or nodal verification pending<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Approved \/ Sanctioned<\/td><td>Scholarship approved according to scheme process<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rejected<\/td><td>Application rejected under the applicable rules<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Status labels may differ between schemes and portal screens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_Payment_Status_2026\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship Payment Status 2026<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Scholarship payments may be processed through Direct Benefit Transfer and other authorised government payment mechanisms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Students should verify their bank details and complete any Aadhaar seeding requirements applicable to their scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Check_Scholarship_Payment\"><\/span>How to Check Scholarship Payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list has-medium-font-size\">\n<li>Log in to the official NSP portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check the scholarship sanction or payment status.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review any displayed payment reference details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Where applicable, use the Public Financial Management System website to track payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contact the relevant institute or nodal authority if payment remains pending.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Important:<\/strong> Approval of an application does not necessarily mean the scholarship amount has already been credited.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_Important_Links\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 Important Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table has-medium-font-size\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Important Links<\/th><th>Action<\/th><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Apply Online \u2013 NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official Student Portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NSP OTR Registration<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Open Student Services<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Check All Scholarship Schemes<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/All-Scholarships\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Scheme-Wise List<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">NSP Scholarship Renewal<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Login<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Check Application Status<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/Students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Student Portal<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Official NSP Announcements<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/officer-announcements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Announcements<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">PFMS Payment Information<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/pfms.nic.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Official PFMS Website<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">National Scholarship Portal Homepage<\/mark><\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Click Here<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"NSP_Scholarship_2026%E2%80%9327_FAQs\"><\/span>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327 FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_Is_NSP_Scholarship_Online_Form_2026%E2%80%9327_open\"><\/span>Q1. Is NSP Scholarship Online Form 2026\u201327 open?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. The National Scholarship Portal opened for academic year 2026\u201327 on <strong>1 June 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_What_is_the_last_date_for_NSP_Scholarship_2026\"><\/span>Q2. What is the last date for NSP Scholarship 2026?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Many Central Government schemes close on <strong>31 October 2026<\/strong>, but other scholarships have different deadlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_What_is_the_official_NSP_website\"><\/span>Q3. What is the official NSP website?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The official website is <a href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_Is_OTR_mandatory\"><\/span>Q4. Is OTR mandatory?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. One Time Registration is mandatory for NSP scholarship applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_What_is_the_full_form_of_NSP\"><\/span>Q5. What is the full form of NSP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">NSP stands for <strong>National Scholarship Portal<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_Can_Class_9_and_10_students_apply\"><\/span>Q6. Can Class 9 and 10 students apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible students can apply for applicable school-level scholarship schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_Can_Class_11_and_12_students_apply\"><\/span>Q7. Can Class 11 and 12 students apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if they meet the eligibility conditions of an available scholarship scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_Can_undergraduate_students_apply\"><\/span>Q8. Can undergraduate students apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. Eligible undergraduate students can apply for applicable scholarship schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_Can_postgraduate_students_apply\"><\/span>Q9. Can postgraduate students apply?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes. NSP includes postgraduate scholarship schemes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_What_is_the_application_fee\"><\/span>Q10. What is the application fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">NSP scholarship applications are free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_Is_Aadhaar_required\"><\/span>Q11. Is Aadhaar required?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Aadhaar-related identity verification is part of the OTR process, subject to the portal&#8217;s current rules and available alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_Can_students_apply_for_multiple_scholarships\"><\/span>Q12. Can students apply for multiple scholarships?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">For academic year 2026\u201327, the portal permits applications for one merit-based scheme and one or more welfare-based schemes, subject to scheme eligibility and benefit restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q13_What_is_the_NSP_scholarship_amount\"><\/span>Q13. What is the NSP scholarship amount?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The amount varies according to the selected scholarship scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q14_How_can_I_check_my_NSP_scholarship_status\"><\/span>Q14. How can I check my NSP scholarship status?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Log in to the official student portal and open the application tracking option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q15_Can_I_renew_my_previous_scholarship\"><\/span>Q15. Can I renew my previous scholarship?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, if your scholarship scheme allows renewal and you satisfy its renewal conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q16_What_if_my_scholarship_application_is_marked_defective\"><\/span>Q16. What if my scholarship application is marked defective?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Follow the correction instructions displayed on the official portal before the applicable deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q17_How_will_the_scholarship_money_be_paid\"><\/span>Q17. How will the scholarship money be paid?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Scholarship amounts are generally transferred through the applicable authorised payment system, including DBT where prescribed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q18_Can_I_apply_after_the_closing_date\"><\/span>Q18. Can I apply after the closing date?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are normally accepted only within the scheme&#8217;s notified application period unless the competent authority extends the deadline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q19_Is_the_UP_Scholarship_the_same_as_NSP\"><\/span>Q19. Is the UP Scholarship the same as NSP?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">No. Uttar Pradesh also operates its own scholarship portal. Students must check the application website specified for their particular scheme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q20_Where_can_I_find_the_latest_NSP_scholarship_notices\"><\/span>Q20. Where can I find the latest NSP scholarship notices?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Visit the official National Scholarship Portal and check its announcements and scheme directory.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NSP Scholarship 2026\u201327: The Government of India&#8217;s National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has opened scholarship applications for the academic year 2026\u201327. Eligible students studying in schools, colleges, universities and recognised professional institutions can apply for various Central Government and participating State Government scholarship schemes through the official website scholarships.gov.in. 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