rti-for-scholarship-status
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Scholarship delayed — RTI to state / central nodal
Direct answer. File RTI to State Nodal (state scholarships) AND/OR NSP helpdesk (central). Ask application-status, verification-chain, PFMS-PFT/DBT status, reason for hold.
Legal framework
- National Scholarship Portal (NSP) framework.
- Scheme-specific guidelines (PMS, Post-Matric, Merit-cum-Means, etc.).
- DBT Mission — direct-benefit-transfer mandate.
5 questions to ask
- Application status on NSP/state portal.
- Institute-verification status.
- District/state approval status.
- PFMS-DBT transfer status.
- Reason for hold.
Template
To: The Public Information Officer, State/Central Nodal Scholarship Authority Subject: Application under §6 RTI Act 2005 — Scholarship disbursement My scholarship application No. [..] under [scheme] is pending. Please furnish: (1) portal status, (2) institute verification, (3) district/state approval, (4) PFMS status, (5) reason for hold. Fee: Rs.10 by IPO/cash.
Common mistakes
- Filing at the wrong tier — track the verification chain (institute → district → state → centre).
- Skipping DBT-Aadhaar linkage ask.
Case law anchors
Pro tips
- Use NSP + state portal for pre-filing status.
- Pair with CM/Minority Commissioner grievance.
FAQ
- Q: Aadhaar-bank mismatch? Top cause of DBT failure; fix at bank + re-submit.
- Q: Past-year arrears? RTI for arrears-release policy.
Related reading
Sources
- NSP guidelines. Scheme-specific GoI circulars. DBT Mission.
Last reviewed: 25 April 2026.
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