The National Scholarship Portal is Government of India’s official digital platform for administering scholarships funded by central ministries, departments and statutory bodies. Implemented under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), NSP streamlines scholarship application, verification, tracking and direct benefit transfer (DBT) to ensure transparency, efficiency and timely disbursal.
NSP centrally funded scholarship schemes are implemented by multiple central government departments, including the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Railways, AICTE, UGC, North Eastern Council (DoNER), Ministry of Labour and Employment, Department of Social Justice and Empowerment and the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation.
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List of NSP Centrally Funded Scholarships
The following scholarship schemes are provided by central government ministries and statutory bodies through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). These schemes provide financial assistance to eligible students at various levels of education across India.
National Scholarship Portal Centrally Funded Scholarship
| Department | Scholarship |
| Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities |
| Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | |
| Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | |
| Department of Higher Education | Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students |
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs | National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students |
| Department of School Education & Literacy | National Means Cum Merit Scholarship |
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles | |
| Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways |
| All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) | Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma) |
| Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student ( Technical Diploma) | |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Diploma) | |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Degree) | |
| Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student ( Technical Degree) | |
| Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree) | |
| PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh | |
| University Grants Commission (UGC) | National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies |
| Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER | |
| North Eastern Council (NEC), DoNER | Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC Merit Scholarship) |
| Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students |
| Ministry of Labour & Employment | Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Pre Matric |
| Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric | |
| Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes) | PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students | |
| Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation | Stipend Scheme for Under Graduate and Post Graduate Studies in Indian Statistical Institute |
NSP Centrally-Funded Scholarships Schemes – Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility criteria for NSP centrally-funded scholarships vary for each scholarship. It requires applicants to meet prescribed academic qualifications, family income limits and category-specific conditions.
Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Applicants must be a student with benchmark disability (40% or more).
- Must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized institution.
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- Students must be regularly attending classes.
Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
- Applicants must have a benchmark disability (40% or above).
- Must be pursuing Class 11 onwards, including diploma, UG or PG courses.
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- The course must be pursued in a recognized institution.
Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities
- Applicants must have a benchmark disability (40% or above).
- Must be admitted to a notified top-class institution (IITs, NITs, reputed universities, etc.).
- Applicable for graduate or postgraduate professional courses.
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
- Must be in the top 20 percentile of Class 12 board exam pass-outs.
- Should be pursuing regular UG or PG degree courses.
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh.
- Diploma and correspondence courses are not eligible.
- Applicable for a maximum duration of 5 years, subject to renewal.
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
- Applicants must belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- Must be pursuing undergraduate, postgraduate or doctoral-level courses in a recognized institution.
- Admission should be secured through merit-based or entrance-based selection.
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹6 lakh.
- Scholarship is applicable to full-time regular courses only.
National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS)
- Applicants must be studying in Class 9 in a government, government-aided or local body school.
- Must have passed Class 8 with at least 55% marks (50% for SC/ST).
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹3.5 lakh.
- Students must not be a dropout and should continue education till Class 12.
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred during Terror/Naxal Attacks
- Applicant must be a ward or widow of States/UTs police personnel martyred in terror or naxal attacks.
- Must be pursuing professional or degree-level courses in a recognized institution.
- Admission should be through regular full-time courses only.
- New applicants must have at least 60% marks in 10+2 / diploma / graduation or equivalent
- Renewal applicants must pass each subsequent academic year of the professional course with a minimum of 50% marks
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) & Assam Rifles
- Applicants must be a ward or widow of CAPF/Assam Rifles personnel (serving, retired or deceased)
- Must be pursuing professional or technical courses at UG or PG level
- Admission must be in a recognized institution through a regular course
- New applicants must have at least 60% marks in 10+2 / diploma / graduation or equivalent
- Renewal applicants must pass each subsequent academic year of the professional course with a minimum of 50% marks
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways
- Applicants must be a ward or widow of Railway Protection Force (RPF/RPSF) personnel.
- Personnel should be serving, retired or deceased while in service.
- Students must be pursuing professional or technical courses at UG or PG level.
- Admission must be in a recognized institution through a regular full-time course.
- For BBA, BCA and BSc (Agriculture), MBBS and law courses at least 60% marks in required in Class 12
- For B.E. and B.Tech courses, minimum 60% marks in required in 10+2 or diploma with diploma applicable in case of lateral entry
- For MBA, B.Ed. and MCA courses, aggregate 60% marks are required in graduation
AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma)
- Applicants must be an orphan, ward of armed forces or student whose parent is suffering from critical life threatening disease or child of COVID-19 deceased
- Must be pursuing a technical diploma course in an AICTE-approved institution
- Should be pursuing a course in full-time mode
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree)
- Applicants must be an orphan / ward of armed forces / COVID-19 affected family
- Must be pursuing a technical degree course in an AICTE-approved college
- Must be enrolled in a full-time course
- Annual family income limit: ₹8 lakh
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Technical Diploma)
- Applicants must be specially abled with at least 40% disability
- Must be enrolled in a technical diploma course at an AICTE-approved institution
- Admission should be through regular mode
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
AICTE Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Technical Degree)
- Applicants must have benchmark disability (40% or more)
- Must be pursuing a technical degree course in an AICTE-approved institution
- The candidate must be admitted to the first year of a degree-level course, or
- The candidate must be admitted to the second year of a degree-level course through lateral entry
- The admission must be in an AICTE-approved institution for the relevant academic year
- Annual family income limit must be ₹8 lakh
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Diploma)
- Applicants must be a girl student
- Must be pursuing a technical diploma course in an AICTE-approved institution
- Up to two girl children per family are eligible
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
- Girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma level course or admitted to Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry
AICTE Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree)
- Applicants must be a girl student admitted to a technical degree course
- The institution must be AICTE-approved
- Maximum two girl children per family
- Annual family income limit: ₹8 lakh
- Girl candidate should be admitted to First year of Diploma level course or admitted to Second year of Diploma level course through lateral entry
PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh
- Applicants must be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh
- Must have passed Class 12 from J&K/Ladakh
- Should be admitted to recognized institutions outside the UTs
- Applicable for undergraduate degree courses only
National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies
- Applicants must be pursuing a regular full-time postgraduate degree course
- Must be admitted to a UGC-recognized university or institution
- Applicants should not be receiving any other central scholarship simultaneously
- Scholarship is applicable as per UGC norms and availability of slots
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region (NER)
- Applicant must be a domicile of a North Eastern state
- Must have passed Class 12 from a recognized board
- Should be pursuing undergraduate degree courses in a recognized institution
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹4.5 lakh
Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)
- Applicants must be a domicile of a North Eastern Region (NER) state
- Must be pursuing professional or technical courses at UG or PG level
- Admission should be in a recognized institution within or outside the NER
- Selection is based on merit and availability of scholarships
Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students
- Applicants must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category
- Must be admitted to a notified top-class institution recognized by the Government of India
- Applicable for full-time undergraduate or postgraduate students only
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh
- Selection is based on merit and availability of slots
Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric
- Applicants must be a ward of Beedi, Cine, IOMC, or LSDM workers
- Must be studying in Classes 1 to 10 in a recognized school
- Applicant’s parent should be a registered worker under the concerned welfare board
- Students must be enrolled in a regular course of study
Financial Assistance for Education to the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric
- Applicants must be a ward of Beedi, Cine, IOMC, or LSDM workers
- Must be pursuing Class 11 onwards, including diploma, UG, or PG courses
- Parents should be a registered beneficiary of the welfare board
- The course must be regular and recognized
PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC & DNT Students
- Applicants must belong to OBC, EBC, or DNT category
- Must be studying in Class 9 or 11 in a recognized school
- Selection is based on the YASASVI Entrance Test (YET)
- Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh
PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC & DNT Students
- Applicants must belong to OBC, EBC or DNT category
- Must be pursuing undergraduate degree courses in a recognized institution
- Selection is based on merit or entrance criteria as prescribed
- Annual family income limit: ₹8 lakh
Stipend Scheme for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies in Indian Statistical Institute
- Applicants must be admitted to UG or PG programmes at the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)
- Admission should be through the ISI entrance examination
- Candidates must be pursuing a regular full-time course
- Scholarship is applicable as per ISI and Government of India norms
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NSP Centrally Funded Scholarships- Application Process
Step 1: Visit the official site https://scholarships.gov.in/home
Step 3: Login with OTR ID and password
Step 4: Select fresh application or renewal application (whichever is applicable)
Step 6: Choose the relevant centrally funded scholarship scheme
Step 7: Upload required documents in prescribed format
Step 8: Review the application and submit
Step 9: Note down the Application ID for future reference
NSP Centrally Funded Scholarships- Benefits
NSP centrally funded scholarships provide financial support to students to help them pursue education without any constraints. The scholarship amount offered is different for each scholarship and depends on the applicants category, course and age.
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| Pre Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | ₹13,800 per annum (approximate) |
| Scholarship for Top Class Education for Students with Disabilities | Up to ₹1.9 lakh per annum |
| Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | Up to ₹1.4 lakh per annum |
Department of Higher Education
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students | Graduation Level: ₹12,000 per annum for first 3 years Post-Graduation Level: ₹ 20,000 per annum Professional Courses (5-year/Integrated courses): ₹20,000 per annum for 4th & 5th year Technical Courses (B.Tech, B.Engg): ₹12,000 per annum for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year, ₹20,000 for 4th year |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
| Scholarship | Benefits |
| National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students – Scholarship | Graduation Level: ₹12,000 per annum for first 3 years Post-Graduation Level: ₹ 20,000 per annumProfessional Courses (5-year/Integrated courses): ₹20,000 per annum for 4th & 5th year Technical Courses (B.Tech, B.Engg): ₹12,000 per annum for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year, ₹20,000 for 4th year |
Department of School Education & Literacy
| Scholarship | Benefits |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | ₹12,000 per annum |
Ministry of Home Affairs
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks | ₹3,000 per month for girls
₹2,500 per month for boys |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles | ₹3,000 per month for girls
₹2,500 per month for boys |
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
| Scholarship | Benefits |
| Prime Minister’S Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways | ₹2500 per month for male students
₹3000 per month for female students |
All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student ( Technical Degree) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Degree) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Student ( Technical Diploma) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students ( Technical Diploma) | ₹50,000 per annum |
| PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh | Professional/Engineering – ₹1.25 lakh/year
General courses – ₹30,000/year Medical courses – ₹3 lakh/year |
University Grants Commission (UGC)
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies | ₹15,000 per month |
| Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER | ₹8,000 per month |
North Eastern Council (NEC), DoNER
| Scholarship | Benefits |
| Financial Support to The Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses(NEC Merit Scholarship) | Diploma – ₹20,000 per annum
Degree – ₹20,000 per annum Post graduate – ₹25,000 per annum M. Phil./Ph D – ₹30,000 per annum |
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
| Scholarship | Benefit |
| Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students | ₹2 lakh per annum |
Ministry of Labour & Employment
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| Financial Assistance for Education to The Wards of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Pre Matric | ₹1000-₹25,000 per annum |
| Financial Assistance for Education to The Wards of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric | ₹1000-₹25,000 per annum |
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes)
| Scholarships | Benefits |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC and DNT Students | ₹75,000 per annum (class 9 and 10)
₹1,25,000 per annum (class 11 and 12) |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme of Top Class Education in College for OBC, EBC and DNT Students | Up to ₹2 lakh per year (private sector institutions)
Up to ₹3.72 lakh per year (Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses) |
Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
| Scholarship | Benefits |
| Stipend Scheme for Under Graduate and Post Graduate Studies in Indian Statistical Institute | B.Stat / B.Math: ₹5,000 per month PG Diploma in Statistical Methods and Analytics (NER students): ₹3,000 per month M.Stat / M.Math / MS(QE): ₹8,000 per month M.Tech (CS) / M.Tech (CRS) / M.Tech (QROR): ₹12,400 per month |
Document Required for NSP Centrally Funded Scholarships
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Income certificate
- Caste/Category certificate
- Domicile/Residence certificate
- Previous academic marksheets/certificates
- Bonafide/Enrollment certificate
- Fee receipts / Admission proof
- Passport-size photograph
- Disability certificate
FAQs
Who can apply for NSP centrally funded scholarships?
Students studying in recognised schools or colleges who meet the scholarship’s academic, income and category criteria can apply for centrally funded scholarships available at NSP.
Is OTR mandatory for NSP applications?
Yes, One-Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory. Students must complete OTR using Aadhaar and a registered mobile number before applying for any NSP centrally funded scholarship scheme.
Can students apply for more than one NSP scholarship?
No, students can apply for only one scholarship scheme at a time. Multiple applications under different NSP centrally funded schemes are not permitted.
How is the scholarship amount paid to selected students?
The scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s verified bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system after successful institute and authority verification.
How to check the application status?
Students can check the status of the online application by logging at NSP using their permanent ID and date of birth. Once logged in, the 'Check your Status' icon will be displayed on the application dashboard.