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National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a one-stop solution for students seeking scholarships offered by various government ministries and departments. It aims to simplify the scholarship application process, making it more accessible and transparent for students across India.
Key Features and Services:
- Centralized Platform: NSP consolidates numerous scholarship schemes, eliminating the need for students to visit multiple websites.
- One Time Registration (OTR): Students are provided with a unique 14-digit One Time Registration (OTR) number based on their Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrollment ID. This OTR is valid for their entire academic career, simplifying future applications.
- Application Submission: Students can apply for eligible scholarship schemes directly through the portal.
- Application Tracking: The portal allows students to track the status of their scholarship applications.
- Announcements and Updates: NSP regularly publishes important announcements regarding application opening/closing dates, scheme updates, and other relevant information.
- Accessibility: The portal offers accessibility controls to assist users with disabilities.
- VANI - Virtual Assistance: A virtual assistant is available to help users.
- Common Service Centres (CSCs): NSP services are also available at CSCs, offering assistance to students for a nominal fee.
Notable Announcements:
- The PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For OBC, EBC And DNT Students is open for fresh applications (excluding students from Rajasthan, Keralam, and Karnataka).
- Renewal applications for "PM-USP – Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarship For College And University Students (CSSS)" and "PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme For Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh" are open.
- The portal is open for the Academic Year 2026-27 from June 1, 2026.
- Students can apply for one merit-based and one or more welfare-based scholarship schemes from AY 2026-27.
- Students facing issues with face authentication are advised to update their UIDAI AadhaarFACERD App and ensure their biometrics are unlocked in Aadhaar.