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 +====== How to check scholarship status ======
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 +<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** Visit **scholarships.gov.in** (National Scholarship Portal) → Login → check application status. State scholarships use state-specific portals. Verification chain: Institute → District → State → Centre. Disbursement via PFMS-DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank account. SLA varies by scheme (30-180 days).</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Quick facts =====
 +| **What you need** | Application ID + DOB + registered mobile |
 +| **Central portal** | [[https://scholarships.gov.in|scholarships.gov.in]] (NSP) |
 +| **State portals** | Examples: TN — etn.tn.nic.in · MH — mahadbtmahait.gov.in · Karnataka — ssp.karnataka.gov.in · UP — scholarship.up.gov.in |
 +| **PFMS** | [[https://pfms.nic.in|pfms.nic.in]] — track DBT credit |
 +| **Mobile app** | NSP Mobile App (Android/iOS) |
 +| **Helpline** | **0120-6619540** (NSP) · State helplines vary |
 +| **Email** | helpdesk@nsp.gov.in |
 +| **Statutory base** | Scheme-specific guidelines (PMS, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means, etc.) |
 +
 +===== Step-by-step =====
 +  - Visit scholarships.gov.in → **Login** → enter Application ID + Password.
 +  - Status flow: Submitted → Institute Verified → District Verified → State Verified → Approved → Disbursed (DBT to bank).
 +  - For **DBT trace**: visit pfms.nic.in → Know Your Payment → enter bank account → check credit history.
 +  - For state scholarships: log in to state portal with state-specific ID.
 +  - If status stuck at "Institute Verified" beyond 60 days, contact your college's Scholarship Coordinator.
 +  - If "District Verified" but not Approved beyond 30 days, contact District Welfare Officer (DWO).
 +
 +===== Real story from a citizen =====
 +**What we hear from RTI Wiki users**: Suresh, a 20-year-old SC engineering student from Bihar, applied for Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS-SC) in 2023. Status said "Institute Verified" for 8 months — no disbursement. He filed an RTI under §6 to State Welfare Department asking (a) application status, (b) institute-verification date, (c) district/state approval status, (d) PFMS DBT trace, (e) reason for hold. Reply in 22 days revealed his college had submitted in wrong financial year category. College re-submitted; full disbursement (Rs. 22,500) credited within 45 days as arrears.
 +
 +===== 7 reasons your status may be stuck =====
 +  * **Institute didn't verify** — college Scholarship Coordinator delayed verification. Fix: physical visit + escalation to Principal.
 +  * **Aadhaar-bank seeding incomplete** — DBT routing fails. Fix: visit bank with Aadhaar.
 +  * **Income certificate expired** — most scholarships need fresh certificate each year. Fix: get new from Tehsildar.
 +  * **Caste certificate format issue** — old format may not be accepted. Fix: re-issue from Tehsildar.
 +  * **Bank account dormant** — credit fails. Fix: do a small deposit + transaction.
 +  * **Multiple scholarship flag** — if you applied for two overlapping schemes, system may hold both. Fix: choose one.
 +  * **SAS (Self-Assessment) flag** — system thinks family income exceeds threshold. Fix: provide additional income proofs.
 +  * **Annual renewal missed** — most scholarships need annual renewal even after first sanction. Fix: re-apply on time next year.
 +
 +===== Pro tips most don't know =====
 +  * **NSP renewal** is auto-eligible for continuing students if last year's scholarship was credited — don't need fresh application; just login + click renewal.
 +  * **Pre-Matric** is for class 1-10; **Post-Matric** for class 11+ (incl. PG, %%PhD%%). Different schemes apply per category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/General).
 +  * **Merit-cum-Means scholarship for Minorities** has extra benefits (book grant, hostel allowance) that auto-add if checked at application.
 +  * **State top-up** — many states (TN, MH, KL, KA) add state scholarship on top of central. Check state portal.
 +  * **PG scholarship for SC/ST** by UGC/CSIR — different from NSP, apply separately at ugc.ac.in or csir.res.in.
 +
 +===== Helpline + contact =====
 +NSP: **0120-6619540** · helpdesk@nsp.gov.in · State Welfare Department helplines vary · CSC for offline assistance (Rs. 15-50)
 +
 +===== If status is delayed beyond SLA — file an RTI =====
 +
 +The official SLA on this service is published. If your status is stuck beyond it, you have a **statutory right** under §6 RTI Act 2005 to demand information from the public authority. Reply mandatory in **30 days**.
 +
 +**File an RTI to**: //State Welfare Department + Institute (College/School)//
 +
 +**Ask these 5 questions**:
 +
 +  - application status on portal
 +  - institute-verification date
 +  - district/state approval
 +  - PFMS-DBT credit trace
 +  - reason for hold
 +
 +→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|Use our free AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a complete §6(1) application in 60 seconds. The Drafter pre-fills your name, address, fee statement, and the 5 questions above.
 +
 +→ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|Or speak it]]** in हिन्दी / English / 9 other Indian languages via %%AwaazRTI%%.
 +
 +→ **For deeper case-law** on this scenario: [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|Read the full RTI guide for scholarship status]].
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +  * **Q: How long does scholarship take?** — Highly variable. Central PMS-SC: 90-180 days first year. State scholarships: 60-150 days. Renewal: 30-60 days.
 +  * **Q: Can I get multiple scholarships?** — Generally no — most schemes specify "no other scholarship". Check scheme guidelines. Some institute-specific allow combining with central.
 +  * **Q: What if my college has not registered on NSP?** — College must register first. If they haven't, escalate to State Welfare Dept + UGC/AICTE.
 +  * **Q: Is scholarship taxable?** — Educational scholarships are exempt under Income Tax Act §10(16) — fully tax-free.
 +  * **Q: I missed the application deadline. Any recourse?** — NSP deadlines are strict. Some states allow late application via state portal with penalty. Otherwise, wait for next year.
 +
 +===== Summary + what to do next =====
 +
 +To check status: use the official portal listed above with your reference number. SLA is published; if stuck beyond it, file a free RTI.
 +
 +  * **If status is normal** → wait the published SLA, then download/use your document
 +  * **If status is delayed** → click [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]] now; complete §6 application in 60 seconds
 +  * **If status is rejected** → demand reasons under §4(1)(d) RTI Act; appeal/represent
 +  * **For state-specific guidance** → see [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start|state-by-state guide]]
 +
 +===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
 +
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 +  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
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 +  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
 +  * 💰 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-fee-calculator-app.html|Fee Calculator]]** — state-wise fees
 +  * 🔍 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-research.html|RTI Research]]** — AI Q&A from this site
 +
 +===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
 +
 +  * **Master guide**: [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|Full RTI for scholarship status]]
 +  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start|Pick your state]]
 +  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
 +  * **The RTI Act 2005**: [[:rti-act-2005-complete-guide|Complete guide]]
 +  * **All status-check guides**: [[:check-status:start|All 25 status-check pages]]
 +
 +===== Sources =====
 +
 +  * RTI Act 2005 §§6, 7, 19
 +  * Official portal (linked in Quick Facts)
 +  * Statute referenced in Quick Facts
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
 +
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