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+metatag-keywords=(national scholarship portal, nsp, scholarships.gov.in, post matric scholarship, pre matric scholarship)
+metatag-description=(Single portal for 80+ central + state scholarships. Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Top Class, MCM, Minority. Direct DBT to Aadhaar-linked account.)
+}}
+====== National Scholarship Portal (NSP) ======
+{{:social:auto:yojana-national-scholarship-portal.png?direct&1200 |National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Single portal for 80+ scholarships. SC/ST/OBC/Minority/%%PwD%%/Top Class/Merit-cum-Means. Application Aug-Oct annually.**
+**Launched:** 2015  ·  **Issued by:** Multiple Ministries (Social Justice, Tribal Affairs, Minority Affairs, etc.)
+</WRAP>
+===== Who is eligible =====
+  * Indian student, recognised institution
+  * Income < Rs 2L (OBC) / Rs 2.5L (SC/ST) / Rs 8L (EWS, Top Class)
+  * Marks ≥ 50% (general) / 60% (Top Class)
+  * Aadhaar + Aadhaar-linked bank account
+===== What you get =====
++ schemes: Pre-Matric (class 1-10) Rs 350-750/month + book/uniform; Post-Matric (class 11+) Rs 230-3,000/month + tuition; Top Class (premier institutions) full tuition + Rs 86,000/year; National Overseas Rs 80L masters/%%PhD%% abroad; Minority/SC/ST/OBC variants. DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank.
+===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
+  - **Register at scholarships.gov.in** — One-time; save Application ID.
+  - **Choose scheme** — Filter by category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority), level (Pre/Post-Matric, UG/PG), state.
+  - **Fill form + upload docs** — Caste cert, income cert, marksheet, fee receipt, current admission proof, Aadhaar.
+  - **Submit + verify by institution** — Institution Verifier + DNO + State Nodal verify.
+  - **Approval + DBT** — Funds credited to Aadhaar-linked bank in 60-90 days post-final approval.
+  - **Renewal each year** — Same Application ID; previous-year pass cert + current admission.
+===== Documents needed =====
+  * Aadhaar
+  * Caste / income certificate
+  * Marksheet (last class)
+  * Fee receipt + admission proof
+  * Bank passbook
+**Full document checklist:** [[:documents:scholarship-nsp|Documents required for scholarship nsp]]
+===== Timeline =====
+Application processing: 60-180 days. DBT credit: 30 days post-approval.
+===== Portal + helpline =====
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://scholarships.gov.in|scholarships.gov.in]]
+  * **Helpline:** NSP: 0120-6619540
+  * **Track status:** [[:check-status:scholarship-status|How to check status]]
+  * **Step-by-step apply guide:** [[:how-to-apply:scholarship-nsp|How-to-apply walkthrough]]
+===== Common issues =====
+  * Aadhaar not linked to bank — DBT fails; visit bank for NPCI mapper.
+  * Caste / income cert outdated — must be current FY.
+  * Institution Verifier delays — escalate to Principal + DNO.
+  * Multiple scholarships claimed — only one DBT per year.
+===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:students|All students schemes]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Multiple scholarships? ====
+NSP allows registration for several but disburses only one (highest-value) per year.
+==== What if institution not verified? ====
+Escalate to Principal + DNO; RTI if unresolved.
+==== Renewal — refill all docs? ====
+No — only previous-year pass certificate + current admission.
+==== Application stuck > 90 days? ====
+File RTI to Institution + DNO + State Nodal. Use AI RTI Drafter.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Single portal for 80+ scholarships. SC/ST/OBC/Minority/%%PwD%%/Top Class/Merit-cum-Means. Application Aug-Oct annually. Apply at **scholarships.gov.in**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **Apply now:** [[https://scholarships.gov.in|scholarships.gov.in]]
+  * **Step-by-step guide:** [[:how-to-apply:scholarship-nsp|Apply walkthrough]]
+  * **Documents needed:** [[:documents:scholarship-nsp|Required documents]]
+  * **Track existing application:** [[:check-status:scholarship-status|Status check]]
+  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:rti-for-scholarship-status|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Browse all 150 yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:yojana:start|All 150 Sarkari Yojanas]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|25 status-check guides]]
+  * [[:documents:start|30 documents-required checklists]]
+  * [[:how-to-apply:start|25 how-to-apply guides]]
+  * [[:rejection-recovery:start|16 rejection-recovery guides]]
+  * [[:audience:start|10 audience-hub schemes]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|32 helplines + grievance routes]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+===== Sources =====
+  * Official portal: scholarships.gov.in
+  * Issued by: Multiple Ministries (Social Justice, Tribal Affairs, Minority Affairs, etc.)
+  * Launched: 2015
+  * Citizen feedback via [[https://righttoinformation.wiki/tools/awaaz-rti.html|%%AwaazRTI%%]] (composite, identifying details removed)
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana national-scholarship-portal}}