NSP Scholarships 2025: All the Available Scholarship via National Scholarship Portal

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is an initiative by the Indian Government for applying, processing, verifying, and sanctioning government scholarships. It provides a common, effective, and transparent way to distribute scholarship among the students. This portal allows the students to apply for hundreds of scholarships run by both central and state governments.

The NSP Scholarships are divided into three sections, Central Sector Scheme, Centrally Sponsored Schemes, and State Schemes. To apply for these scholarship schemes, visit to the official NSP website at scholarships.gov.in. But, before applying for any scholarship, make sure to check the eligibility criteria of that scholarship scheme.

NSP Scholarships 2025 – Central  Sector Schemes

Various department under the Indian Government provides numerous scholarship schemes to support the students in need. Students interested in these scholarships can check out the list of available scholarships under the National Scholarship Portal:

Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD):

DEPwD offers mainly three scholarships through the NSP Portal, i.e. Top-Class Education Scholarship, Pre-Metric Scholarship, and Post-Metric Scholarship. Here is the detailed information regarding these scholarships mentioned below:

1. Top Class Education Scholarship for Students with Disabilities:

This scholarship is offered to graduate and post-graduate candidates, whose family income is below INR 8 LPA. Check out the important details regarding this scholarship in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Graduate and Post-Graduate / Diploma in institutes recognised by DEPwD
Scholarship Amount	Reimbursement for Admission Fee: Up to INR 1.90 LPA Maintenance Allowance: INR 3,000/- per month
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	General conditions of eligibility criteria: The scholarships are available only for Indian nationals The scholarships are available for students with benchmark disabilities, that is 40% or over. The annual family income should not exceed INR 8 LPA Not more than two children with disabilities from the same family can apply for this scheme. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not be eligible for any other scholarship scheme, run by government.

2. Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities:

This scholarship is offered to the students of Class IX and X, and whose family income is below INR 2.5 LPA. Check out the important details regarding this scholarship in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Class IX and X
Scholarship Amount	Maintenance Allowance: INR 800/- per month Disability Allowance: INR 4,000/- per annum for Visual Impairment / Intellectual Disabilities. INR 2,000/- for other types of disabilities.
Important Dates	Scheme Closed on: 15-11-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:15-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:31-12-2024
Eligibility Criteria	General conditions of eligibility criteria: The scholarships are available only for Indian nationals The scholarships are available for students with benchmark disabilities, that is 40% or over. The annual family income should be within INR 2.5 LPA Not more than two children with disabilities from the same family can apply for this scheme. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not be eligible for any other scholarship scheme, run by the government.

3. Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities:

Post-Matric Scholarship is offered for the students of Class XI to Post-Graduate Degree/Diploma. Check out the detailed information regarding this scholarship in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Class XI, XII, Post-matriculation Diploma / Certificates, Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma from any University recognized by UGC / AICTE.
Scholarship Amount	Reimbursement of Admission Fee: Up to INR 1.40 Lakh per annum Miscellaneous Fee: Up to INR 10,000/- per annum Disability Allowances: INR 4,000/- per annum for Visual Impairment / Intellectual Disabilities. INR 2,000/- per annum for other type of disabilities.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	General conditions of eligibility criteria: The scholarships are available only for Indian nationals The scholarships are available for students with benchmark disabilities, that is 40% or over. The annual family income should be within INR 2.5 LPA Not more than two children with disabilities from the same family can apply for this scheme. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not be eligible for any other government scholarship scheme.

Department of Higher Education:

The Ministry of Education offers only one scholarship scheme through the NSP Portal. Check out the details below for more information regarding the scholarship:

1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students:

The Ministry of Education offers this scheme for college and university students. It offered based on the result of the Higher Secondary / Class XII Board Examination. A maximum of 82,000 fresh scholarships are provided to students every year, who pursuing graduate / postgraduate degrees in colleges and universities. To know more about this scholarship, look at the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Provided for pursuing Graduate / Postgraduate Degrees in Colleges and Universities
Scholarship Amount	INR 12,000/- per annum at the Graduate level. INR 20,000/- per annum at the Postgraduate level.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Must have secured a minimum of 80th percentile in Class XII board examination. Must be pursuing regular degree courses or not distance mode courses. Not availing benefits of any other scholarship , that including state-run scholarships. The family income should be within INR 4.5 LPA. For renewal of the scholarship, the candidate must maintain 50% marks in the annual exam and must have at least 75% attendance.

Ministry of Tribal Affairs:

Ministry of Tribal Affairs offers National Fellowship Scheme and National Scholarship Scheme through the NSP Portal. Here is detailed information on these schemes discussed below:

1. National Fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students (Formerly Top-Class Education for Schedule Tribe Students):

It is a Central Sector Scheme, funded by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs. This scholarship is offered to meritorious ST students for pursuing higher education in India. This scheme has two sub-schemes. The first one is the National Fellowship Scheme for candidates pursuing an M.Phil or Ph.D after a Master’s degree. The second one is the National Scholarship Scheme for Graduate/Post-Graduate candidates.

National Fellowship Scheme
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Pursing M.Phil and Ph.D Courses
Fellowship Amount	M.Phil: INR 31,000/- per month Ph.D: INR 31,000/- per month for the first two years and INR 35,000/- per month for the remaining 3 years
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scheme: Post-graduation should have been admission to a UGC-recognized university. The candidates must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the PG final exam. Candidate’s age should not exceed 36 years as of the first day of July of the relevant year.
National Scholarship Scheme
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Offered to Candidates of Graduate and Post-Graduate Level
Scholarship Amount	Full tuition fees, admission fees, and other refundable charges will be waived for Government institutes. There will be a ceiling of INR 2.50 lakhs per annum per student in the private sector. For books & stationery: INR 5,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scheme: ST candidates who have secured admission in the notified institutes and courses approved by the ministry. The annual family income should be within INR 6 LPA. Students availing of this scholarship scheme are not eligible for any other government scholarship for the same study.

Department of School Education & Literacy:

The Department of School Education and Literacy offers the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal. For more information on this scholarship, check out the details below:

1. National Means Cum Merit Scholarship:

This scholarship is offered to the meritorious students of economically weaker sections to arrest the dropout after Class XIII. Check out the details below for information on this scholarship:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Class IX to XII
Scholarship Amount	INR 12,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Closed on: 15-11-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:15-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:31-12-2024
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scheme: Each state conducts one test at the stage of Class VIII to select the candidate for this scholarship. The state-level examination may consist of two tests, MAT & SAT. Candidates must score a minimum of 55% in the exam for the award of a scholarship (relatable by 5% for SC/ST candidates). They must be studying as regular student in Government, Government-aided, and local body schools to be eligible for this scholarship. The annual family income should be within INR 3.5 LPA.

Ministry of Home Affairs:

The Ministry of Home Affairs offers the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for wards and widows of CAPFs & AR and states/UTs police personnel. For more information on these scholarship schemes, check out the details below:

1. PM Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Force & Assam Rifles:

PMSS under the aegis of the National Defence Fund was started in the academic year of 2006-07. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards and widows of the CAPF and Assam Rifles. From the academic session 2019-20, this scholarship has further been extended for the dependent wards of States/UGs Police Personnel who were martyred during the Terror or Naxal attack.

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc., etc.
Scholarship Amount	INR 3,000/- per month for girls INR 2,500/- per month for boys INR 36,000/- annually to every girl and INR 30,000/- to every boy.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Wards/widow of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel who died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to government service, and Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards. Must have secured at least 60% marks in 10+2 level/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent examination.

2. PM Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks:

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme was started for the wards of State/UTs Police Personnel in 2019-20. For more information on this scholarship, check out the details below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Professional degree program in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, MBA, MCA, etc.
Scholarship Amount	INR 3,000/- per month for girls INR 2,500/- per month for boys INR 36,000/- annually to each girl and INR 30,000/- to each boy.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	These are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Any dependent wards of States / UTs Police Personnel who were martyred during the Terror / Naxal attack are eligible to apply for this scholarship scheme. The applicant must have a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent. This scholarship will be available for only two children of a same family.

Ministry of Railways (Railway Board):

The Railways Ministry provides the PM Scholarship Scheme to the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows. Here is the detailed information regarding this scholarship scheme discussed below:

1. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways:

A total of 150 students have been earmarked to RPF for an academic session. The purpose of this scholarship scheme is to provide to encourage technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex/Serving RPF/RPSF personnel and widows.

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Professional Degree Courses like BE, B.Tech., BDS, MBBS, BEd, BBS, BCA, MCA B.Pharma, etc
Scholarship Amount	INR 2,500/- per month for male students INR 3,000/- per month for female students
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Student must have achieved a minimum 60% marks or above in Minimum Entry Qualification, that is 10+2 level exam/Diploma/Graduation The scholarship is only admissible for two wards in a same family. Only the colleges or universities with AISHE regulations will be permissible.

All India Council for Technical Education:

AICTE provides three scholarship schemes through the NSP portal for Technical Degree and Diploma programs. Check out the detailed information about these scholarships below:

1. AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree & Diploma):

AICTE provides this scholarship to support orphans, wards of parents who died due to Covid-19, wards of Armed Forces, and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in action to pursue higher education.

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	AICTE-approved technical degree and diploma courses
Scholarship Amount	INR 50,000/- per year of study
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for the Swanath Scholarship Scheme: This scholarship scheme is available for the orphans / either or both parents who died due to Covid-19 / wards of Armed Forces and Central Paramilitary Forces martyred in the action. Family income should not exceed INR 8 LPA. A valid income certificate is required, issued by the State/UT government. Applicant must be studying in AICTE-approved institutes and courses at Degree/Diploma level in regular mode.

2. AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme for Girl Students (Technical Degree & Diploma Program)

AICTE has implemented this scheme to assist in the advancement of girls pursuing technical education. Check out the detailed information regarding this scholarship in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	AICTE-approved technical degree and diploma courses
Scholarship Amount	INR 50,000/- per annum for every year of study
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for the Pragati Scholarship Scheme: The female student must be admitted to the first year of the Degree/Diploma level program or the second year of the Degree/Diploma level program through lateral entry in any institute approved by AICTE. A maximum of two female student from the same family are eligible. The family income should not exceed INR 8 LPA.

 

3. AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled Students (Technical Degree & Diploma):

The Saksham Scholarship Scheme is a MHRD scheme, which is implemented by AICTE. The purpose of this scholarship is to encourage and support specially-abled candidates to pursue technical education. Check out the details of the Saksham Scholarship Scheme in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	First year of AICTE approved Degree and Diploma level course or second year of Degree and Diploma level course via lateral entry.
Scholarship Amount	INR 50,000/-
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Check out the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: ·       Candidate should have been admitted to the first year of Degree/Diploma course or second year of Degree/Diploma course through lateral entry in an AICTE-approved institute. ·       Specially-abled candidates, having disability of not less than 40%. ·       Family income should not exceed INR 8 LPA.

UGC:

The UGC provides these two scholarship schemes through the NSP Portal. Check out the detailed information about these scholarships below:

1. National Scholarship for Post-Graduate Studies:

The National Scholarship is offered to Indian students for two years to pursue higher studies within India. Check out the table below for more information on this scholarship scheme:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Post Graduate
Scholarship Amount	INR 15,000/- every month for 10 months in a year.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Check out the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: This scholarship is available for first-year post-graduate candidates only. Students who already have a postgraduate degree, are not eligible for this scheme. Students must be admitted in the first year of the PG degree program in an eligible college/university/institution. Students must be below the age of 30 years to avail of this scholarship. It is only available for the students who are admitted to the PG degree program through Regular/Full-Time mode.

2. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for NER:

Ishan Uday Special Scholarship is offered to students belonging to the economically weaker section of the North Eastern Region. The selection under this scholarship scheme is done completely based on State-wise merit from among the candidates who have applied for the scheme through NSP Portal.

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Undergraduate
Scholarship Amount	INR 8,000/- per month for 10 months in a year
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for Ishan Uday Special scholarship: Available for those who have completed Class XII or equivalent exams within NER via the recognized board. It is available for students who are pursuing a recognized undergraduate degree notified by UGC. Students who have already been admitted to the first-year UG degree program are eligible for this scheme. Students gaining admission via “Management Quota” are not eligible to apply for this scholarship.

North Easter Council (NEC), DoNER:

The NEC provides the NEC Merit Scholarship through the NSP Portal. Here is the detailed information regarding this scholarship:

1. Financial Support to the Students of NER for Higher Professional Courses:

This scholarship is available for studies in India only and shall be awarded by the North Eastern Council. Check out the table below for more details on this scholarship scheme:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate, or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D.
Scholarship Amount	Diploma: INR 20,000/- per annum Degree: INR 22,000/- per annum Postgraduate: INR 25,000/- per annum M.Phil./Ph.D.: INR 30,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: This scholarship is only available for students who are permanent residents of North Eastern States. At the time of availing of the scholarship, he/she must not receive any other scholarship. This scheme shall be admissible to the students who get admission in Diploma, Degree, Post-graduate, or registration in M.Phil. / Ph.D. Family income should not exceed INR 8 LPA.

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment:

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment provides scholarships for the SC candidates. Here are the scholarships offered through the NSP Portal:

1. Central Sector Scholarship of Top-Class Education for SC Students:

This scholarship is offered to support SC students studying at the pre-matric stage, through financial assistance. Check out the detailed information regarding this scholarship in the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	For Pre-Matric Scholarship: Class IX and X For Pre-Matric Scholarship for Children of parents engaged in unclear occupation: Class I to X
Scholarship Amount	Day Scholar: INR 3,500/- per annum Hosteller – Component 1: INR 7,000/- per annum Hosteller – Component 2: INR 8,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria of this scholarship discussed below: This scholarship is open to Indian nationals only. The annual family income should be within INR 2.50 LPA. A scholarship holder under this scholarship scheme will not hold any other educational scholarship.

Ministry of Labour & Employment:

Ministry of Labour & Employment offers these following scholarships schemes for the wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers:

1. Financial Assistance for Education to The Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM – Pre-Matric & Post-Matric:

This scholarship is available for the wards of  Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers. For more information on this scholarship, check out the list below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Any general and technical courses, including medical, engineering, and agricultural studies.
Scholarship Amount	INR 1,000/- to INR 25,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Closed on: 15-11-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:15-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:15-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:31-12-2024
Eligibility Criteria	Check out the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Either of the parents of the applicant should be to Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers with minimum of six months service. Their monthly family income should be within as following: Beedi Workers – INR 10,000/-, Mine Workers – INR 10,000/-, Cine Working – INR 8,000/-. The applicant must have completed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt. The students pursuing studies through Correspondence are not eligible to apply.

2. Financial Assistance for Education to The Wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM – Post-Matric:

This scholarship is offered by Ministry of Labour and Employment for the education of the wards of Beedi/Cine/IOMC/LSDM workers. Check out the table below for more details on this scholarship scheme:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	Any general and technical courses, including medical, engineering, and agricultural studies.
Scholarship Amount	INR 1,000/- to INR 25,000/- per annum
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Check out the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Either of the parents should belong to Beedi, IOMC, LSDM, Cine worker with at least six months service. Monthly family income should not exceed as following: Beedi Workers – INR 10,000/-, Mine Workers – INR 10,000/-, Cine Working – INR 8,000/-. The applicant should have completed the last qualifying examination on the first attempt. The scholars pursuing studies through Correspondence are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes):

Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment offers mainly two scholarships through the NSP portal. Here is the detailed information about these scholarships mentioned below:

1. Central Sector Scheme of Top-Class Education in College for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students:

This scholarship scheme is offered to promote quality education amongst students belonging to the OBC, EBC, and DNT categories. For more information on this scholarship, check out the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	OBC/EBC/DNT category students for pursuing studies after Class XII
Scholarship Amount	INR 2.00 lakh per annum for full tuition fee and non-refundable charges. INR 3.72 lakh per annum per student for private sector flying clubs for Commercial Pilot Training and Type Rating Courses.
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Check out the eligibility criteria for this scholarship below: The OBC/EBC/DNT candidates have a total annual family income within INR 2.50 LPA and secured admission in a full-time prescribed course in any recognised institutes. This scheme will not be provided to more than 2 siblings in a family. It will be terminated if the student fails to get promoted to the next semester.

2. Central Sector Scheme of Top-Class Education in Schools for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students:

The objective of this scholarship scheme is to provide premium education to the meritorious students, who belong to OBC/EBC/DNT categories. For more information on this scholarship, check out the table below:

Particulars	Details
Admissible for Classes/Courses	From Class IX to Class XII
Scholarship Amount	For tuition fees, hostel fees, and other charges: INR 75,000/- per annum for the student of Class IX & X INR 1,25,000/- per annum for the student of Class XI & XII
Important Dates	Scheme Open till 15-12-2024 Defective Application Verification Open till:31-12-2024 Institute Verification Open till:31-12-2024 DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:15-01-2025
Eligibility Criteria	Here are the eligibility criteria for this scholarship scheme: Students must belong to the OBC, EBC, and DNT categories, studying in top-class schools identified as per the modalities of this scheme. Their family income should not exceed INR 2.5 LPA. The scholarship will be sanctioned based on merit and is done using the online portal.

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NSP Scholarships 2025 – Central Sponsored Schemes

These are the central sponsored scheme available through the National Scholarship Portal:

UT of Andaman and Nicobar Island

• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Category Students
• Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Category Students (Class IX & X)
• Dr Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Class Students
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students (Class Ix And X)

State of Arunachal Pradesh:

• Umbrella Scheme for Education of St Students-Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X)
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children -Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For St Students

State of Assam:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (Class 9 & 10)
• Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for Sc Students (Class IX & X)
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class 1-10)
• Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students
• Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students (Class IX & X)

UT of Chandigarh:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students of Class IX and X
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for Transgender Students
• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For SC
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC & DNT Students
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC & DNT Students (Class IX And X)

State of Goa:

• Post Matric Scholarship for SC
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Studying in Classes IX and X
• Pre-Matric Scholarship to The Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Needy St Students (Class IX & X)

State of Himachal Pradesh:

• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students
• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students-
• Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students-
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students (Class IX & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for SC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class 1-10)

State of Jammu & Kashmir:

• Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class IX & X)
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X) For ST Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students

UT of Ladakh:

• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students(Classes Ix & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students

State of Manipur:

• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students (Class IX & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Studying in Class IX & X
• Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (For Class IX & X)

State of Meghalaya:

• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class IX & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST children – Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For ST Students
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X) for ST Students

State of Mizoram:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students (Class IX & X)
• Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students

State of Nagaland:

• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students

UT of Puducherry:

• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for Needy ST Students (Class IX & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship to OBC Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class IX & X)
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students-
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students (Class I To Class V)

State of Punjab:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship to The Children of Those Engaged in Occupations Involving Cleaning and Prone to Health Hazards
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class IX & X)

State of Sikkim:

• Pre-Matric Scholarships for ST Students Class IX and Class X
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students Studying in Class IX & X-
• Pre-Matric Scholarships for Children of Parents or Guardians Engaged in Unclean Occupation (Class 1-10)
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students
• Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students
• Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarships for OBC, EBC, and DNT Students

UT of the Dadra Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship to SC Students
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students
• PM Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for EBC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC Students (Class IX & X)
• Post Matric Scholarship to ST Students
• Post Matric Scholarship to SC Students
• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for EBC Students (Class IX & X)

State of Tripura:

• Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
• Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Children – Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) For St Students
• Pre-Matric SC (Class IX and X)
• Pre-Matric SC Cleaning and Health Hazard
• Ambedkar Post Matric Scholarship for Economically Backward Classes (EBC)
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
• Umbrella Scheme for Education of ST Students – Pre-Matric Scholarship (Class IX & X) For ST Students

State of Uttarakhand:

• PM Yasasvi Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC EBC and DNT
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Center Sector)
• Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students
• Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (Center Sector)
• Post Matric Scholarship for EBC Students
• Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students

NSP Scholarships 2025 – State Scheme

Here is the state wise scholarship scheme, available through the National Scholarship Portal:

UT of Andaman & Nicobar Islands:

• Grant Of Additional Scholarship to OBC Students for Pursuing Higher Studies After Class X (Except Class XI & XII)
• Grant Of Additional Scholarship to ST Students for Pursuing Higher Studies

State of Arunachal Pradesh:

• Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme

State of Chhattisgarh:

• BPL Scholarship Scheme for College Students

State of Himachal Pradesh:

• Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Diploma Level
• Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for ITI Level
• Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for Obc Students
• Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana
• Kalpana Chawla Chatravriti Yojana
• Maharishi Balmiki Chatravriti Yojana
• Mukhya Mantri Vidyarthi Kalyan Yojna
• Sainik School Scholarship Scheme
• Technical Education Scholarship Scheme for Degree-Level
• Swami Vivekanand Utkrisht Charavriti Yojana
• Mukhya Mantri Protsahan Yojana
• Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana for SC Students
• Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana

UT of Lakshadweep:

• Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme

State of Manipur:

• State Merit Scholarship Education-U
• Merit Scholarship Scheme for Class X And XII
• State Competitive Scholarship for Class V And VIII

State of Meghalaya:

• Award For Meritorious Tribal Student- Hsslc Science

UT of Puducherry:

• Opportunity Cost to Parents of SC Girl Students
• Grant Of Adhoc Merit Grant to SC Students
• Stipend To Sc Trainers in Government ITI
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (Class 6 To Class 10)
• Retention Scholarship to SC Girl Students

State of Uttarakhand:

• Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students (State Sector)
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (State Sector)
• Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector)
• Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minority (100 Percent State Sector)

FAQs

Q: How to check the eligibility criteria for a scholarship in the NSP Portal?

Ans: You can check which scholarship you are eligible for, by following the steps below:

• Visit the official website of NSP at gov.in.
• Click on the “Public” section.
• Under “Scholarship Eligibility” click on the “View” option.
• Fill in all the required fields accurately.
• Click on the “Check Eligibility” option.

Q: How to check your previous year’s application status?

Ans: You must have your login credentials to check the status of the previous year’s application. Follow these steps to check your previous year’s application status:

• Visit the official website of NSP at scholarships.gov.in.
• Click on the “Student” section.
• Under “Previous Year Application Status” section, select the “Login” option.
• Select the academic year and provide your login credentials.
• Login to your account to check the previous year’s application status.

Q: What is OTR in the NSP Scholarship?

Ans: One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique 14-digit number issued by NSP, on the basis of your Aadhaar Card number. It will be applicable for the entire academic career of the student. You must have the OTR number to apply for any scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal.

Q: How to update demographic details in the National Scholarship Portal?

Ans: To change the demographic details, first you have to update your Aadhaar details. Then, these changes will be reflected in your OTR profile through the fresh e-KYC. Once you update in NSP OTR, details will be reflected in your application form.

Q: How to check UDID details for disabled applicants?

Ans: To check the UDID details, you have to visit swavlambancard.gov.in/login. You have to log in to your account with your Enrollment Number / UDID Number and date of birth to check the details.

Q: How to find a Nodal Officer for my scholarship scheme in NSP?

Ans: To find the Nodal Officer for your scholarship, you have to follow these steps below:

• Visit to NSP website at scholarships.gov.in.
• Click on the “Public” section.
• Click on the “View” option under Nodal Officers.
• Provide the required details to find Nodal Officers for your scholarship.