Latest Update:- The online Application for National Scholarship 2023-24 is open and students can apply through their official portal (National Scholarship Portal).
National Scholarship Portal 2023-24 Overview
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2023-24 is a digital scholarship portal that offers a variety of scholarships from the federal government, state governments, and various government bodies such as the UGC (University Grants Commission). The NSP houses around 104 scholarship programs worth hundreds of crores for scholarship aspirants who have enrolled on the portal. According to authorities, the platform has so far assisted the government in the implementation and disbursement of scholarships totaling more than INR 2,700 crores. More than 127 lakh applications have been submitted to the portal, with over 84 lakh applications having been validated.
What is the National Scholarship Portal?
The NSP, introduced as the Mission Mode Project under the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP), emerged as one of the most famous scholarship portals, offering a variety of services spanning from student scholarship application through scholarship disbursement. The site, which provides a SMART (Simplified, Mission-oriented, Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent) mechanism for effective and speedier scholarship disposal, enables the direct transfer of money to the beneficiary's account, preventing any possibility of leakage.
National Scholarship Portal Highlights
The below table gives details about the National Scholarship Portal-
Details | Particulars |
Type of Site | Public |
Origin | India |
Available in | English and Hindi |
Official Website | |
Owner | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India. |
Area Served | Pan India |
Services | Scholarships and Fees reimbursement |
Launched | 2016 |
Registration | Required |
Current Status | Active |
National Scholarship Portal History and Funding
The following gives details about the history and funding of the National Scholarship Portal-
- The Indian government created the National Scholarship Portal in 2016, and the National Scholarship Portal mobile app in 2018 to help underprivileged and rural students to use the portal.
- The Ministry of Minority Affairs created it.
- The entire web-based gateway will be available in 2020.
- In 2022, the portal was chastised for failing to check the scholarship applications of over 1,000 Gujarati females, resulting in their denial of a scholarship.
- The site uses the Direct Benefit Transfer mechanism to transfer cash.
Read more about the MP Scholarship 2023 and Tata Scholarship 2024-25.
National Scholarship Portal Goals
The primary goals for developing this NSP are as follows-
- To guarantee that scholarships are distributed to students in a timely manner.
- To provide a centralized platform for both federal and state government scholarships.
- to build a transparent database of scholars
- To eliminate duplication during the application processing
- To reconcile the various scholarships and their standards
- To guarantee that DBT is used (Direct Benefit Transfer.
National Scholarship Portal Eligibility 2023-24
The following are some of the eligibility criteria for NSP 2022-
- Meritorious students from SC, ST, OBC, and other restricted categories are eligible to apply for NSP 2023-24 pre- and post-matriculation scholarships.
- Single girl children can apply for the UGC's PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship via the National scholarship web login.
- Meritorious students from various backgrounds can apply for a UGC scholarship and get financial assistance to further their education.
- Minority, special, and EBC students can apply for the NSP scholarship form 2023-24.
Benefits under National Scholarship Portal
The NSP can benefit in the following ways-
- All types of scholarship information may be found on one platform.
- All scholarships need a single integrated application, which streamlines the application procedure.
- The portal provides more transparency to all of its users.
- On one single platform, you can obtain master data for all courses and institutions across India.
- It is also an excellent tool for departments and ministries in the form of DSS (Decision Support System).
National Scholarship Portal Scholarships 2023-24
The NSP, known for its countrywide reach, covers practically all forms of scholarships for students, ranging from class 1 to Ph.D. level. The NSP includes a wide range of scholarships, which are broadly classified as follows-
AICTE Schemes
All India Council for Technical Education is the national-level council for technical education and a statutory agency that reports to the Ministry of Human Resource Development. It has been in operation since 1945 and is responsible for the coordinated development and effective planning of both technical and management education systems in India, despite approving postgraduate and undergraduate programs in specific categories. AICTE also provides a number of scholarships to students to ensure that financial constraints do not become a roadblock in their professional careers.
The following table has the list of AICTE Schemes-
Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Date |
Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls (Degree) for Technical Education | Ministry of Human Resource Development – AICTE | 31 January 2024 |
Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girls (Diploma) for Technical Education | ||
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Differently Abled Students (Degree) for Technical Education | ||
Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Differently Abled Students (Diploma) for Technical Education | ||
AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma/Degree) |
Central Schemes
A variety of scholarships are offered by several departments of the government of India to enable students to pursue their academic goals without financial constraints. The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MOMA), Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MSJE), Ministry of Labour and Employment (MLE), Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MTA), Department of Higher Education (DHE), and others are well-known scholarship providers.
The following table has the list of Central Schemes-
Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Deadline |
Pre-Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities |
Ministry of Minority Affairs | 15th November, 2022 |
Post Matric Scholarships Scheme for Minorities | 30th November, 2022 | |
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional and Technical Courses CS | 30th November, 2022 | |
Begum Hazrat Mahal National Scholarship | 15th November, 2022 | |
Pre-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities |
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | 15th January, 2024 |
Post-matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities | 15th January, 2024 | |
Scholarships for Top Class Education for students with disabilities | 15th January, 2024 | |
Top Class Education Scheme for SC Students | Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment | 15th January, 2024 |
Aam Aadmi Bima Yojna Scholarship for Andhra Pradesh | Apply Online | |
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Post-Matric |
Ministry of Labour and Employment | 31st January, 2024 |
Financial Assistance for Education of the Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM Workers – Pre-Matric | 31st January, 2024 | |
National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students – Scholarship (Formally Top-Class Education for Schedule Tribe Students) – only for scholarships |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs | 15th January, 2024 |
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | Department of School Education & Literacy | 31st January, 2024 |
NEC Merit Scholarship for NER Region | North Eastern Council (NEC), DoNER | 31st January, 2024 |
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students | Department of Higher Education | 31st January, 2024 |
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles |
WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs | 05 January, 2024 |
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTS Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks | 31st January, 2024 | |
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme For RPF/RPSF | RPF/RPSF, Ministry of Railway | 15th January, 2024 |
State Schemes
The state government, like the federal government, provides scholarships to students who are residents of that state. While many state governments have their own scholarship application systems, some prefer to invite submissions through the National Scholarship Portal. The national scholarship webpage now supports state programs from Bihar, Uttarakhand, Tripura, Karnataka, Meghalaya, and Arunachal Pradesh.
The table below contains a full list of state-level NSP scholarships.
State | Scholarship Name | Application Deadline |
Assam | Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Component-II), Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 & 10), Assam 2023-24 | 10 February 2024 | |
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles 2023-24 | 05 January 2024 | |
Arunachal Pradesh | Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X) | 30 January 2024 |
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) | 15 January 2024 | |
Scheme for Award of Stipend to the ST students | 15 January 2024 | |
Andaman and Nicobar | Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (Class 9, 10) | 31 January 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Grant of Additional Scholarship to OBC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies after Class 10 (except class 11 & 12) | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme to OBC Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Grant of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Pursuing Higher Studies | 31 January 2024 | |
Chandigarh | Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students | 20 January 2024 |
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students | 20 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT Students, Chandigarh | 20 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students of Class 9 and 10 | 05 February 2024 | |
PM YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students, Chandigarh | 05 February 2024 | |
Chhattisgarh | BPL Scholarship Scheme for College Students, Chhattisgarh 2023 | 30 November 2023 |
Goa | Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for Needy ST Students (Class 9 & 10) | 31 January 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Himachal Pradesh | Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students | 16 January 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC/EBC/DNT Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojna | 16 January 2024 | |
Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC/EBC/DNT Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Charavriti Yojana | 16 January 2024 | |
Dr. Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti YojanA for SC Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for OBC Students | 16 January 2024 | |
Sainik School Sujanpur Tihra Scholarship | 16 January 2024 | |
Jammu Kashmir | Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students | 15 February 2024 |
Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students, Jammu and Kashmir 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 | |
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students, Pre-Matric Scholarship, Jammu and Kashmir 2023-24 | 15 February 2024 | |
Manipur | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 | |
State Merit Scholarship, Manipur 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Manipur 2023-24 | 30 January 2024 | |
Merit Scholarship Scheme for Class 10 and 12 Students, Manipur 2023 | 30 January 2024 | |
State Competitive Scholarship Examination for Class V and VIII, Manipur 2023 | 28 February 2024 | |
Meghalaya | Umbrella Scheme For Education of ST Children – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X) | 09 February 2024 |
Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) | 09 February 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students (Class IX & X) -Meghalaya | 09 February 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For SC Students-Meghalaya | 09 February 2024 | |
Mizoram | Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | 08 March 2024 |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students | 08 March 2024 | |
Punjab | Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | 29 January 2024 |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of Person involved in Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazard | 29 January 2024 | |
Puducherry | Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 9 & 10) | 31 December 2023 |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students | 31 December 2023 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship for Needy ST Students (Class 9 & 10) | 31 December 2023 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students | 31 December 2023 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre Matric Scholarship to OBC Students | 20 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students | 20 January 2024 | |
Pre Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 6 to Class 10) | 31 December 2023 | |
Grant of ADHOC Merit Grant to SC Students | 31 December 2023 | |
Retention Scholarship to SC Girl Students | 31 December 2023 | |
Opportunity Cost to Parents of SC Girl Students | 31 December 2023 | |
Stipend to SC Trainers in Government ITI | 31 December 2023 | |
Sikkim | Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC,EBC and DNT Students, Sikkim 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Sikkim 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Class 9 & 10), Sikkim 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students, Sikkim 2023-24 | 29 February 2024 | |
Tripura | Pre-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes | 31 January 2024 |
Post-Matric ST Scholarship Schemes | 31 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students | 31 January 2024 | |
Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students | 29 February 2024 | |
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC) | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre Matric SC (Class IX and X) | 31 January 2024 | |
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Pre Matric Scholarship For OBC Students – Tripura | 20 February 2024 | |
Uttarakhand | Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 percent State Sector) | 30 November 2023 |
Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students, Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector), Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Center Sector), Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 | |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector), Uttarakhand 2023-24 | 31 January 2024 |
UGC Schemes
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a notable statutory organization of the Indian government that reports to the Ministry of Human Resource Development (Ministry of Human Resource Development). It was established with the goal of coordinating, determining, and maintaining higher education standards throughout India. It is the authority that grants recognition and financing to universities throughout India. Aside from that, the UGC has certain scholarship programs for students seeking a college-level education.
The UGC programs that are featured on the National Scholarship Portal are listed below-
Scholarship Name | Provider | Application Date |
ISHAN UDAY – Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern Region |
University Grants Commission (UGC) |
15th January, 2024 |
PG Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | ||
PG Scholarship for University Rank Holders (1st and 2nd Rank Holders) | ||
PG Scholarship Scheme for SC ST Students for Pursuing Professional Courses |
Also Read: HDFC Scholarship and Oasis Scholarship
How to apply for a National Scholarship Portal
One must first register on NSP via student login. Prior to applying for a scholarship, applicants must ensure that their present educational institution is listed on the site. The student would be unable to apply for a scholarship if the institution is not registered on the site. Below is a step-by-step guide to applying for an NSP scholarship via the national scholarship site-
Step 1: Locating the Institute
- Go to the portal's home page.
- Select the 'Search for Institute' option.
- Fill out the form to obtain the list of institutions.
- If the institution is not yet registered on the site, candidates can request that it do so by clicking here.
Step 2: Sign up for the National Scholarship Portal
- To register, all new users must go to the National Scholarship Portal's Home Page.
- Select 'New Registration.'
- The page Guidelines for Registration on NSP will be shown.
- Examine the recommendations thoroughly.
- To proceed, click 'Continue.'
- Fill in all of the needed information.
- Click the 'Register' button.
- On the registered cellphone number, a candidate will receive a student application ID and password.
Step 3: Accessing the National Scholarship Portal
- To begin the scholarship application, click the login button.
- Enter the application ID and password that were sent to the registered phone number.
Step 4: Modify the password (A mandatory step)
- One will receive an OTP on a registered cellphone number once they successfully log in.
- Check the OTP.
- The candidate will be sent to the password-changing page.
- Continue by changing the password.
Step 5: Navigate to the Dashboard
- After changing the password, one will be brought to the Applicant's Dashboard Page.
- To begin the application, select 'Application Form.'
- Fill out all registration information, academic information, and basic information.
- Select 'Save & Continue.
- Add contact information, scheme details, and any required documentation.
- Select 'Save as Draft.' (To ensure that one has typed the proper information).
- Once the candidate confirmed everything, click the Final Submit button.
NOTE:- Please keep in mind that applications that have been submitted cannot be modified again. As a result, applicants are encouraged to be doubly certain before clicking on "Final Submit," as no changes to information will be accepted after final submission.
How do I update my registration and bank information in NSP?
Candidates must follow the steps outlined below to update their registration and bank information in the National Scholarship Portal:
- Check the official NSP website
- Log in to your user dashboard
- After logging in, candidates will be led to the Applicant Dashboard, where they will see the option 'Update your Account Details'
- Candidates must enter their correct bank account number and then click on the 'Update' option.
- They will receive the OTP at their registered mobile number. Once received, they must click on the 'Confirm OTP' tab.
- After validating the OTP, the revised account information will appear on the NSP application form.
National Scholarship Portal required Documents
Students must provide specific papers to complete the application procedure while applying for a scholarship on NSP. Students do not need to provide any documents if the scholarship amount is less than INR 50,000. They must send a copy of their documents to their respective schools/colleges/institutes. Students should maintain the following documentation on hand for any other scholarships-
- Passbook for a Bank
- Documents for education
- Aadhaar card
- Certificate of Residence (as specified in the respective scholarship guidelines).
- Certificate of Income (as specified in the respective scholarship guidelines).
- Certificate of Caste (if applicable).
- Genuine student certificate from school/institute (if the institute/school is not in the applicant's home state).
Also Read: Scholarship to Study Abroad for Indian Students
National Scholarship Portal 2023-24 Services
Aside from applying for scholarships, the site offers a variety of other services to both students and schools. Under the "Services Section," a user may learn about all of the services available through the NSP site. Among the important services included in this section are-
- NSP 2.0 user manual- To familiarise users with the NSP workflow. Students will learn about the registration and application procedure in depth.
- Scheme eligibility- In this area, students can narrow down the scholarship programs depending on their individual needs. They must fill out their domicile state/UT, course level, religion, caste/category, gender, parents' yearly income, handicap status, and captcha code.
- Ministry Coordinators' List
- State Nodal Officers for Specific Schemes- Students can search for state nodal officials depending on the program they wish to apply for in this area. If you are applying for a UGC scheme, for example, one may look out for the data of state nodal offices in the 'UGC' area.
- Know your AISHE Code- This service allows students to verify the AISHE codes of registered schools/colleges/institutions on NSP by just supplying the institution type, state, district (optional), and university type (not mandatory)
- Obtain an AISHE Code for your Institute- This part allows institutions that are not yet registered on the site to do so by simply filling out the relevant form.
- List of candidates processed for scholarship- In this part, one may go through the list of applicants who have been chosen for the scholarship. To obtain relevant information, users must first pick the academic year, application type, ministry, scheme, state, and district.
- Search Nodal Officer Details- In this area, one may find the nodal officials for each ministry, state, or district.
- District Nodal Officer Details List- In this area, students may view a list of nodal officials by the district.
- Institute operating handbook- Institutions can read the operation manual to learn how to fill out the registration form, update their profile, and delete their DISE/AISHE/NCVT code.
National Scholarship Portal Through Mobile App
Given the advancement of mobile technology, the government of India released the "National Scholarship Portal Mobile App' in 2018 to make scholarship applications easier and more comfortable for students. Students can download and install the mobile app on their own mobile devices from the Google Play Store. In addition, the NSP mobile app is available in the government's earlier announced "UMANG" app. If a candidate already has the UMANG app loaded on their mobile device, they may begin applying for scholarships by enrolling in the NSP mobile app. The app provides complete access to the National Scholarship Portal's features. Not only may NSP scholarships be obtained, but they can also be applied for in a few easy steps.
National Scholarship Portal Contact Details
If a candidate encounters any technical difficulties when applying for a scholarship or enrolling with the NSP, they can contact its dedicated help desk at 0120-6619540 or by email at helpdesk@nsp.gov.in. Furthermore, for the convenience of users, the site has a dedicated complaints section where a candidate may submit their particular issues online and follow their status.