The National Scholarship Portal, NSP is governed by the central government of India, the state portals include, Himachal Pradesh (HP), Punjab, Odisha, Uttar Pradesh (UP), Rajasthan, West Bengal, Karnataka, and Madhya Pradesh (MP). There are independent portals such as UGC, MHRD and AICTE.
National Level Scholarship Portal
The Indian government, through its various subsidiary departments, provides multiple scholarships for the educational development of the students. All these grants are handled by one national level scholarship portal, named National Scholarship Portal, NSP. It’s a one-stop facility that directs the scholarships for the needs of the students across the country.
National Scholarship Portal
National Scholarship Portal, NSP is a nationally registered platform in the country that includes over 50 scholarships from different sections of the society. This is organized by the Government of India under the National e-Governance Plan, NeGP. There are numerous scholarships offered under the regulations of the Government of India.
NSP scholarships have 4 sections such as Central scholarships, state scholarships, AICTE scholarships and UGC scholarships. Moreover, the main departments offer scholarships through NSP are, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Ministry of Minority Affair, etc.
Key Facts About National Scholarship Portal, NSP
- Number of students registering at NSP every year (Fresh)- 1.2 Crore
- Number of renewal applicants at NSP every year- 45 Lakh
- Total number of registered universities/institutions/boards on NSP- 15 Lakh
- Number of students registering at NSP every year (Fresh)- 1.2 Crore
- Number of centrally sponsored scholarships on NSP- 16
- Number of UGC schemes on NSP- 4
- Number of AICTE schemes on NSP- 4
- Number of state-sponsored scholarships on NSP- Over 40
Note: This information is estimated and may change.
Link: https://scholarships.gov.in/
State Scholarship Portal
Other than NSP, students can also apply for state-level scholarships from state government regulated portals. Some the states that offer state scholarship portal are, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Karnataka, West Bengal, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh (MP), and Uttar Pradesh (UP).
UP Scholarship Portal
Uttar Pradesh government runs this portal with the name, “Scholarship & Fee Reimbursement Online System”, generally known as the UP Scholarship portal. The platform offers 10 financial aids for the students residing in UP. Students have to be eligible for certain criteria to apply for scholarships. Candidates can check their application status, make corrections to the applications, etc.
Key Facts about UP Scholarship Portal
- Total number of students registering for a scholarship- 11 Crore
- Total number of students submitting the scholarship application- 85 Lakh
- Total number of applications forwarded by institutions- 75 Lakh
- Total number of scholarships available on UP Scholarship Portal- 10
Note: This information is estimated and the actual numbers may change.
Link: https://scholarship.up.gov.in/
Scholarship Portal in India – MP Scholarship Portal
MP scholarship portal is commonly known as State Scholarship Portal 2.0, Madhya Pradesh. This is run by the state government and for the students residing in MP state. The portal offers different scholarships to SC, ST, OBC and other category students. Some departments offer scholarships such as Department of Technical Education & Skill Development and Department of Social Justice, and the Department of Higher Education.
Key Facts about MP Scholarship Portal
- Total worth of scholarship disbursed through MP scholarship portal every year- INR 150 Crore
- Number of Students benefitting from those scholarships- 7 Lakh
- Number of institutions registered on MP scholarship portal – 4800
- Total number of scholarships available on MP scholarship portal- 9
Note: This information is estimated and the actual numbers may change.
Link: http://www.scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in
SJE Scholarship Portal
The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Rajasthan offers an online scholarship portal for students who permanently resides in Rajasthan. The portal provides scholarships at post-matriculation level to OBC, SC, ST, EBC, SBC and DNT category students.
Oasis Scholarship Portal
The Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Department of Government of West Bengal organizes Online Application for Scholarship in Studies, Oasis scholarship portal for the permanent resident students of West Bengal. The portal offers scholarships to SC, ST and OBC category students from both post-matriculation and pre-matriculation level.
Key Facts about Oasis Scholarship Portal
- Number of applications verified every year- 9.40 Lakh
- Number of students applying every year- 13.50 Lakh
- Number of institutions registered at Oasis Scholarship Portal- 12526
- Total number of schemes listed on the portal- 6
Note: This information is estimated and the actual numbers may change.
Link: https://oasis.gov.in/
GOKDOM Scholarship Portal
The Directorate of Minorities, Government of Karnataka runs this portal in the name of GOKDOM. The portal offers many scholarships, for the students belonging to Minority community, such as Muslims, Sikhs, Parsis, Christians, Jains and Buddhists. The resident students of Karnataka can apply online for scholarships on this portal.
Key Facts about GOKDOM Scholarship Portal
- Total number of scholarships available on GOKDOM- 6
- Total number of students benefitting through these scholarships between 2017-20- 40 Lakh
- Total number of students benefitting through these scholarships between 2017-24- 1 Crore
- Total number of students benefitting through these scholarships between 2017-30- 2.30 Crore
Note: This information is estimated and the actual numbers may vary.
Link: https://dom.karnataka.gov.in/english
Dr Ambedkar Scholarship Portal of Punjab
Dr Ambedkar Scholarship Portal is run by the state government of Punjab, that offers scholarships to students studying at the post-matric level, and they have to be a permanent resident of the state. The portal lists two main scholarships organized by the Department of Welfare of Scheduled Caste and Backward Classes, Government of Punjab which are, Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students and Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students.
HP ePass Scholarship Portal
The Department of Higher Education, Government of Himachal Pradesh runs this prominent online portal with the name of ePass, Electronic Payment and Application System of Scholarships. The website hosts over 25 scholarships, and the portal covers the schemes under categories such as technical schemes, state-sponsored schemes, and centrally sponsored schemes. The resident students of Himachal Pradesh state only can apply for the scholarships within a specified period.
Key Facts about HP ePass Scholarship Portal
- Number of centrally sponsored schemes available on HP ePass- 14
- Number of state-sponsored schemes available on HP ePass – 12
- Number of technical schemes available on HP ePass- 3
Link: https://hpepass.cgg.gov.in/NewHomePage.do
PRERANA (Odisha)
Government of Odisha run the PRERANA scholarship portal for the resident students of Odisha. Post-Matric Scholarships Registration Release and Network Automation is the full form of PRERANA. According to its name, the portal focuses on providing scholarship facilities to ST & SC, Minority & Other Backward Class students by giving the scholarship amount directly into their respective bank accounts in a timely manner. The portal only hosts post-matric scholarships for students from SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC categories.
List of Scholarships on PRERANA Scholarship Portal
- Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students. Application Period – Between August and December (Tentative)
- Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC Students
- Post-Matric Scholarship for EBC Students
Link: https://stsc.odisha.gov.in
Independent Portals
There are some independent scholarship portals in India that are run by various government departments. These portals host scholarships to ensure the efficient implementation and its disbursement. Some of the well-known independent portals are All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE, University Grants Commission, UGC, and Ministry of Human Resource Development, MHRD. These government organizations that focuses in the development of the education sector of India. These portals invite students to apply for scholarships through online applications.
AICTE
All India Council for Technical Education, AICTE is a dedicated platform that imparts technical education in India. It hosts various scholarships for students to inspire them to pursue technical education. Some of the main scholarships offered by AICTE are, Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme, PG (GATE/GPAT) Scholarship, Pragati Scholarship for Girls, Saksham Scholarship for Disabled Students, and more. To allow students to apply for the scholarships, AICTE has a separate portal. However, students can get detailed information about the scholarships on the main and official portal of AICTE.
Key Facts about AICTE Scholarships
- Total number of scholarships offered by AICTE- 5
- Number of students benefitting from these scholarships every year- Over 1000
- Key dates for scholarships- Between April and October (Tentative)
Note: This information is estimated and the actual dates may change.
Link: https://www.aicte-india.org/
UGC
The University Grants Commission is a very important platform that focuses in the development of education in India. UGC is responsible for maintaining and determining the standards of college education, it also offers a wide range of scholarships to students so they can pursue higher level education. Each year, the department declared total 15 scholarships to students from various strata of life, and this reduces the financial restrictions for them. Almost 20,000 get scholarships and pursue higher education at PG, UG, doctorate and post-doctoral level.
MHRD
Ministry of Human Resource Development is an important contributor in the education sector in India. The portal has two departments to handle the education system in India, such as the Department of Higher Education and the Department of School Education and Literacy. MHRD also offers financial help to students studying abroad or in India through multiple schemes under two sections, external scholarships and national level scholarship.
The national level scholarships influence the studies inside the nations, the external grants assist students in pursuing higher education in foreign countries through various student-exchange programs. Candidates can apply for over 18 scholarships that are declared throughout the year so students can continue various levels of education
Also Read: UGC Scholarship: University Grants Commission
