NSP Scholarship 2026-27: Last Date 31 Oct, OTR, Status Check
📌Quick Facts & Summary
Key Benefit
Scholarship amounts differ by scheme and course. Paid by DBT to the student's Aadhaar-linked account.
Who Can Apply
School and college students who meet a scheme's caste, income, marks or category rules.
Status / Deadline
Dates for AY 2026-27 from NSP/PIB: student last date 31 Oct 2026 for most schemes; institute verification 15 Nov; L2 30 Nov. Scheme-wise dates can differ.
Official Portal
Helpline
0120-6619540 / helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Last Verified
15 October 2026
🔗 Important Action Links (Official Portals):
What is the Scheme?
One website to apply for most central and many State scholarships, including pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means and NMMSS.
Also known as: NSP scholarship, sarkari scholarship
Who is it for?
School and college students who meet a scheme's caste, income, marks or category rules.
Benefits and Financial Assistance
| # | Key Benefit / Entitlement Details | Category / Mode |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scholarship amounts differ by scheme and course. Paid by DBT to the student's Aadhaar-linked account. | Primary Benefit (DBT/Subsidy) |
| 2 | NMMSS (National Means-cum-Merit): Rs 12,000 a year for selected Class 9 to 12 students (verify on NSP). | Direct Support |
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following eligibility conditions:
- Depends on the scheme. Most need family income under a limit (for example Rs 2.5 lakh for SC and OBC post-matric).
- One-Time Registration (OTR) on NSP is now compulsory.
Documents Needed
Keep the following documents ready before submitting your application:
- ✓ Aadhaar (or enrolment ID)
- ✓ Income certificate
- ✓ Caste certificate (if applicable)
- ✓ Previous marksheet
- ✓ Fee receipt
- ✓ Bank passbook
- ✓ Bonafide certificate from institution
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
- Do One-Time Registration (OTR) on scholarships.gov.in or the NSP OTR app with Aadhaar and face authentication.
- Log in with your OTR ID and choose the right scheme.
- Fill the form, upload documents and submit before 31 Oct 2026 (most schemes).
- Your institute verifies (L1), then district / State (L2).
How to Apply Offline
- Ask your school / college scholarship nodal officer for help. Final submission is online.
How to Check Application / Payment Status
- Log in on scholarships.gov.in and open 'Check Your Status'.
- Payment status can also be seen on PFMS (pfms.nic.in, 'Know Your Payment').
Official Website and Helpline Numbers
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in ↗ |
|---|---|
| Helpline / Contact | 0120-6619540 / helpdesk@nsp.gov.in |
| Nodal Ministry | Ministry of Electronics and IT (portal) with scheme ministries (Education, Social Justice, Minority Affairs, Tribal Affairs and others) |
Important Dates & Milestones
AY 2026-27 portal opened 1 Jun 2026. Student last date 31 Oct 2026 for most schemes. Checked 15 Oct 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
❓ What is the last date for NSP 2026-27?
31 October 2026 for most schemes. Check the scheme page.
❓ Is OTR compulsory?
Yes.
❓ Can I apply for two scholarships?
No. You can take only one scholarship at a time.
❓ Why is my scholarship stuck?
Usually the institute or district has not verified, or the bank account is not Aadhaar-seeded.
Sources & Official References
All facts on this page were verified on 15 October 2026 from the following official government sources:
Fact-Check Verification: This scheme entry was reviewed and fact-checked by Abhishek (govtschemes.net) using official PIB releases, ministry guidelines, and gazette records.
If you notice any outdated rule or change, please report a correction.
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