NSP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students 2019-20

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream in class 12 or equivalent of respective State examination boards.
• Be pursuing a regular course such as medical and engineering in a college/institution recognised by the AICTE, Dental Council of India (DCI), Medical Council of India (MCI) and other respective regulatory authorities. 
• Have annual family income not more than INR 8 Lakhs from all sources.
• Not be in receipt of any other scholarship. 

Note: Students pursuing degree courses through distance mode or correspondence and diploma courses are not eligible.

The students selected for this scholarship are provided financial support which varies depending on their education level.

• At graduation level, a scholarship of INR 10,000 per annum will be provided for the first three years.
• At the post-graduation level, an amount of INR 20,000 per annum will be provided.
• For 5-year professional courses, INR 20,000 per annum will be provided in the 4th and 5th year.

Note: In the case of technical courses such as B.Tech and B.E., the selected candidates will receive a scholarship for up to graduation level.

• Aadhaar Card (in case Aadhaar is not yet assigned, alternatives like Aadhaar enrolment ID slip, application made for Aadhaar enrolment, voter ID card, driving license, PAN, passport, etc., can be used)
• Class 12th mark sheet
• Income certificate

Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship through following steps -
Step 1: Visit the homepage of the National Scholarship Portal and click on 'New Registration'.
Step 2: Read the guidelines carefully, select the undertaking and 'Continue'. 
Step 3: Select the state of domicile, scholarship category, scheme type (scholarship scheme), gender, write the applicant's name, date of birth, mobile number, email ID.
Step 4: Provide the bank details (Bank name, IFSC Code, Account Number)
Step 5: Select Aadhaar or Bank Account Number as identification detail and click on the 'Register' button.
Step 6: The mobile number will be verified and an OTP will be generated.
Step 7: Now, log in using OTP and fill the form.
Step 8: An application ID and password will be generated. Use that for future references.
Note: All the applicants are advised to fill the form correctly, no changes can be made once submitted. The applicants are also advised to fill only one application as multiple applications will lead to the cancellation of the form.

Scholarship announcement date: 15 July 2019
Scholarship closing date: 15 November 2019
Last date for defective verification: 15 November 2019
Last date for institute verification: 15 November 2019