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+{{htmlmetatags>metatag-keywords=(nsp scholarship documents, scholarship documents, post matric scholarship documents, pms documents)
+metatag-description=(Documents for NSP (National Scholarship Portal) — pre-matric, post-matric, merit-cum-means scholarships. Income + caste + bank + institute verification.)}}
+====== Documents required for NSP scholarship application (2026) ======
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+<WRAP info>**Direct answer.** NSP is the unified portal for ~30 central scholarship schemes (PMS-SC/ST/OBC, Merit-cum-Means for Minorities, Top Class for SC/ST, etc.). Documents vary slightly by scheme but core set: Aadhaar + income certificate + caste certificate + bank passbook + institute verification + previous-year mark sheet. Apply at scholarships.gov.in.</WRAP>
+===== Mandatory documents =====
+  * **Aadhaar** — Identity + DBT routing
+  * **Income certificate** — Family income proof; from Tehsildar (typical limit Rs. 2.5L for PMS-SC/ST)
+  * **Caste certificate** — For SC/ST/OBC/Minority schemes
+  * **Bank passbook + cancelled cheque** — Aadhaar-linked account preferred
+  * **Class 10 mark sheet** — For post-matric (proves you're past matric)
+  * **Previous-year mark sheet** — For renewal applications + merit-cum-means
+  * **Institute Bonafide certificate** — On college letterhead with student ID, fee details
+  * **Institute fee receipts** — For reimbursement-based schemes
+  * **Domicile certificate** — For state-specific schemes
+  * **Photograph** — Recent, white background
+===== Optional / situational documents =====
+  * **Disability certificate** — For %%PwD%% scholarships
+  * **Marriage certificate** — For married women applying
+  * **Father's death certificate** — For widow-of-deceased schemes
+  * **Bank statement (last 6 months)** — Some schemes require
+  * **Affidavit of family income (if no ITR)** — For self-employed families
+===== Specifications + key rules =====
+  * **Aadhaar-bank linkage** is mandatory — DBT fails without it.
+  * **Income certificate** must be from Tehsildar/SDM (not employer); validity typically 1 year.
+  * **Renewal** is auto-recommended for continuing students if last year's scholarship was credited — login + click renewal.
+  * **State top-ups** layer on central NSP — check state portal (e.g., %%MahaDBT%%, e-Pass Karnataka, Tamil Nadu e-District).
+  * **Multiple scholarships** — generally barred; only one per student per year for same purpose.
+  * **Scheme deadlines** — strict, typically October-November each year. Late application not accepted.
+===== Where to apply =====
+Online at [[https://scholarships.gov.in|scholarships.gov.in]] (NSP). State scholarships via state portals.
+→ Official source: [[https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm|https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/usercategorySelectionForm]]
+===== If you don't have all documents =====
+If your application is verified by institute but stuck at district/state, file RTI to State Welfare Department under §6 for processing officer + verification chain status + projected disbursement.
+→ Use our **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|🪄 AI RTI Drafter]]** to generate a free §6(1) application asking for the rejection reason in 60 seconds.
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+  * **Q: Can I apply for multiple scholarships?** — Generally no — one scholarship per student per year. Some institute-specific allow combination with central.
+  * **Q: Do I need Aadhaar-linked bank?** — Yes — DBT routing requires Aadhaar-bank linkage.
+  * **Q: What if my college isn't registered on NSP?** — College must register on NSP first. Escalate to State Welfare Dept + UGC/AICTE.
+  * **Q: Income certificate — annual?** — Yes — typically 1-year validity. Renew before next application cycle.
+  * **Q: What if scholarship hasn't come in months?** — Check status at scholarships.gov.in → if stuck at "District/State Verified", file RTI to State Welfare Dept.
+===== Summary + next steps =====
+  - **Gather mandatory documents** above before applying — saves a re-visit
+  - **Apply via official portal** (link above) — no agent needed
+  - **Track status**: see our [[:check-status:start|status-check guides]]
+  - **If rejected for "documents inadequate"**: request specific deficiency under §4(1)(d) RTI Act
+  - **For state-specific guidance**: see [[:state-rti-portals-directory|state portals directory]]
+===== All RTI Wiki tools (free, no login) =====
+  * 🪄 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/ai-rti-draft-app.html|AI RTI Drafter]]** — type problem, get §6 application
+  * 🎤 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|AwaazRTI]]** — voice-to-RTI in 11 Indian languages
+  * 🔮 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/rti-outcome-predictor.html|Outcome Predictor]]** — score draft win-likelihood
+  * ⚖️ **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/first-appeal-app.html|First Appeal Generator]]** — §19(1) draft on Day 31
+  * 📅 **[[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/timeline-calculator-app.html|Timeline Calculator]]** — track 30-day window
+===== Related on RTI Wiki =====
+  * **Track status**: [[:check-status:scholarship-status|How to check scholarship status]]
+  * **State-by-state**: [[:scheme-state:scholarship:start|Scholarship across all 36 states]]
+  * **If rejected, file RTI**: [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|Full RTI guide]]
+  * **Citizen RTI playbook**: [[:citizen-rti-playbook|All 100+ scenarios]]
+  * **All documents checklists**: [[:documents:start|All 30 checklists]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Statutory references: as cited in Specifications above
+  * Official portal: linked in "Where to apply" above
+  * RTI Act 2005 §§4, 6, 7, 19
+//Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.//
+{{tag>scholarship nsp documents-checklist citizen-help}}