NSP Registration 2025-26 – How to Apply for Scholarships?

National Scholarship Portal registration often feels challenging for students because even a small mistake can lead to application rejection. Since registration is the first and the most crucial step, it demands careful attention to ensure that every detail entered is correct. A large number of applications get rejected each year due to minor errors made during this stage.

With more than 145 scholarship schemes available, the National Scholarship Portal follows a simple and structured process for students to apply. This article explains the step-by-step NSP registration and application procedure, highlights important documentation, and provides an overview of the major scholarships accessible through NSP.

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Registration Process 2025

The National Scholarship Portal registration requires students to enter basic details such as their state of domicile, scholarship category, name, date of birth, bank information, and identification details like an Aadhaar number or bank account number. 

After checking the available scholarships and their deadlines, students can begin the registration process. To make the application easier, the steps below provide a clear and simple guide to completing both the registration and the scholarship application on the portal.

Step-Wise NSP Registration Process

Step 1: Visit the National Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Click on ‘Apply For One Time Registration (OTR)’.

Step 3: For new users, click on ‘Register Yourself’.

Step 4: A page of Guidelines for Registration on NSP will open, go through the guidelines carefully.

Step 5: Click on ‘Next’ to proceed.

Step 6: Fill in your mobile number and click on ‘OTP’.

Step 7: Enter the OTP.

Step 8: Fill in the captcha and click on the ‘Verify’ tab.

Step 9: Complete the eKYC Update Option by selecting any one of the three options.

Step 10: If you have an Aadhaar card, enter the Aadhaar number and click on ‘OTP’.

Step 11: Enter the OTP and fill in the captcha.

Step 12: Finally, click on ‘Verify’.

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National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Application Process

Step 1: Click on the “Apply for Scholarship” button to apply for a scholarship.

Step 2: Two login options will appear, “Login with Aadhar” or “Login with OTR”. Choose one according to your convenience.

Step 3: Fill in all required sections and click on “Proceed” to login successfully.

Step 4: There are a few sections you must fill. Fill each section and click on “Next”.

Step 5: After reviewing your details, click on the final “Submit” tab.

National Scholarship Portal Registration – Documents Required

The list of documents to be uploaded by the students for each scholarship may vary. However, some of the common documents that a student should keep in hand during National Scholarship Portal registration for both fresh & renewal scholarships are as under:

• Student photograph (mandatory)
• Institution Verification Form (mandatory)
• An income certificate issued by the competent
• Authority in the state/UT government is required (mandatory)
• Declaration of the student (mandatory)
• Religion Certificate: self-declaration/certification or self-attested
• Community certificate (mandatory)
• Marksheet, in case of a fresh, self-attested certificate of ‘Previous Qualifying Exam /Board Marksheet’ as filled in the form (mandatory)
• Marksheet, in case of renewal, self-attested certificate of previous year/last exam passed mark sheet (for the same/ongoing course) as filled in the form (mandatory)
• Fee receipt of current course year (mandatory)
• Proof of bank account in the name of the student (mandatory)
• Aadhaar card (optional)
• Residential/domicile certificate (mandatory)

Also Read: National Scholarship Portal 2025: Eligibility, Rewards and Check Status

National Scholarship Portal: Central Scholarship List

Department	Scholarship Name
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 the Wards of RPF/RPSF
All India Council For Technical Education	Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma and Degree)
	Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student (Technical Diploma and Degree)
	Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Diploma and Degree)
	PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh
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

FAQs

What is the National Scholarship Portal?

The National Scholarship Portal is a central platform that allows students to register and apply for various government scholarships offered by different ministries, departments, and state authorities.

Who can apply for scholarships on the National Scholarship Portal?

Students studying at the school, undergraduate, postgraduate, technical, and professional levels can apply, depending on scheme-specific eligibility.

Can a student apply for more than one scholarship on NSP?

A student can apply for multiple scholarships only if they fall under different categories and meet the eligibility criteria of each scheme.

What should be done if the OTP is not received during registration?

Students should check mobile network connectivity and wait for a few minutes. If the OTP still does not arrive, the process can be retried after some time.

What is OTR on the National Scholarship Portal?

OTR stands for One Time Registration. It is a unique identification number generated after completing the initial registration on the portal. This number helps students log in, apply for scholarships, and manage their application without repeatedly entering basic information.