National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) was established as a one-stop web portal for applying for scholarships and payments (NeGP) as part of the National e-Government Strategy. By transferring the scholarships straightaway to the recipient’s financial account, the SMART approach guarantees a speedy and transparent procedure. The characters that makeup SMART are Simplified, Mission-oriented, Accountable, Responsive, and Transparent.

The National Scholarship Portal’s objectives

• To make certain that grants are awarded to students on time
• Enables individuals to apply for scholarships from the State and the Central Government based on their eligibility criteria.
• Offers a searchable database of academics
• Enables simple application processing by preventing duplication.
• Applications for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT)

NSP Scholarships: Categories
Students at all educational levels can seek financial aid to finance their studies through the National Scholarship Portal, which offers a broad variety of scholarship options.

• Scholarships for Pre- and Post-Matriculation: These scholarships are accessible to students enrolled in grades 1 through 10, 11, and 12. They give students financial aid depending on their academic standing and earnings from their families.
• Scholarships for Undergraduates (UG): NSP provides financial aid to students studying for bachelor’s degrees. These scholarships are intended to aid those who deserve them as they achieve higher education.
• Scholarships for Postgraduate (PG) Study: NSP offers financial aid to students enrolled in master’s programmes or other postgraduate programmes. Students may enroll in graduate study and research with the aid of these scholarships.
• Ph.D. Scholarships: The NSP offers grants to people pursuing doctoral degrees. These scholarships assist research scientists in their academic aspirations. 

How to Submit an NSP Scholarship Application
You can only apply for the NSP if the current institution where you are enrolled is mentioned on the site. If it hasn’t already, get in touch with your institute to begin the registration process.
The following are the processes necessary to apply for NSP:

• Check the NSP’s web page at https://nsp.gov.in/.
• At the top navigation button, select the “New Registration” option.
• Read the instructions thoroughly.
• Please tick the appropriate boxes at the bottom of the page for proof that you have read and accepted the terms and conditions.
• Select “Continue”
• Complete the necessary information.
• Select “Register”
• You will get a student application username and password on your submitted mobile number.

How to Log in to the NSP Website
Once you have finished the above-described registration procedure, you may begin the login process by following the steps below:

• On the NSP web page, choose the log-in option.
• Input the username and password that were delivered to your registered phone number.
• ”Application Form” needs to be clicked.
• Include the necessary information.
• The “Save and Continue” button needs to be clicked.
• Add the specifics of the plan and your contact information now.
• Upload the required documents online.
• To review and confirm all information, first, click “Save as Draught.”
• ”Final Submit” had to be clicked.

The chart outlines the qualifications and scope of three different types of scholarships:

Scholarship	Eligibility	Scope
NSP Pre-Matric Scholarship	Students need to have obtained at least 50% on their last final exam. Parents’ and guardians’ combined annual income must not exceed more than Rs. 1 lakh.	The scholarship is given to students from class I to class X studying in a government or private school in India. The award is open to minority students enrolled in Classes I to X.
NSP Post-Matric Scholarship	Applicants must have scored at least 50% on their last final exam, or a grade that is similar. Parents’ and guardians’ combined annual income must not exceed more than Rs. 2 lakhs.	The scholarship is given for further secondary education in India at a public or private institution or university. It also includes Polytechnics and other vocational and technical education programmes offered at Industrial Training institutes and industrial training centres of grades XI and XII. Pupils in Classes XI and XII who are enrolled in vocational and technical programmes at this level, such as Polytechnics, ITIs, and other programmes, are eligible for the award.
Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Professional & TechnicalCourses CS	Applicants must have scored at least 50% on their last final exam, or a grade that is similar. Parents’ and guardians’ combined annual income is restricted to more than Rs. 2.50 lakh.	The scholarship is given to support study at a public or private university in India that has been chosen and made known by the State Government or Union Territory Administration. It includes undergraduate and graduate-level technical and professional classes.Students who pass a competitive exam and are accepted into a college to study technical or professional degrees are eligible for the award.The scholarship covers a variety of undergraduate and graduate technical and professional courses.

How to Use a Mobile Phone or Tablet to Apply for an NSP Scholarship
Complete the following instructions to apply for NSP scholarships via the mobile application:

Step 1: Download and activate the NSP mobile application. Alternatively, if you previously had the ‘UMANG’ application activated, you may use that for accessing the NSP services.

Step 2: After registering, you’ll have access to the National Scholarship Portal’s numerous services. Learn about the many scholarships available by navigating the mobile application.

Step 3: From the list of available scholarships, pick the one you want to apply for.

Step 4: Adhere to the guidelines specified for your preferred scholarship.

Step 5: Complete the relevant information and upload the essential files in accordance with the instructions.

Step 6: Send Your Application. Make sure all the data entered is correct by checking it twice.

Step 7: To complete your scholarship application, simply click the ‘Submit’ or ‘Apply’ option.

How to Verify the Status of an NSP Scholarship Application
To verify the status of your application for an NSP scholarship, follow these easy steps:
Visit the National Scholarship Portal’s official web page.
Choose the academic year for your scholarship application. List your status as a “Fresh” or “Renewal” candidate.
Input the Application ID you were given when submitting your application.
Press the Submit button that appears.
The site will display your NSP Scholarship Application Status, letting you know if it has been accepted, denied, or is still being reviewed.

How to Track the Status of NSP Scholarship Payments
Follow these easy steps to verify the status of NSP scholarship payments:

• Visit the National Scholarship Portal’s official web page.
• Fill in the blanks with your bank’s name and account number. You may also type in your NSP Application ID.
• Choose the Search option.
• The current status of your NSP Scholarship Payment will be displayed on the site, letting you know whether it has been completed or is still processing.

Documentation Needed for the NSP Scholarship

• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook
• Educational Certificates
• Domicile Certificate
• Income Certificate
• Bonafide Student Certificate
• Caste Certificate

Based on the standards and the scholarship programme, other documents may be required. For reliable and recent information, students can refer to the scholarship portal and rules.

The National Scholarship Portal’s advantages
Numerous advantages and enhancements to the scholarship application procedure are provided through the National Scholarships Portal:

• Increased transparency: The system improves the application procedure for scholarships by giving students advice on suitable scholarship programmes, reducing the possibility that they may pass up the chance that they are suitable. Additionally, it reduces duplication, ensuring equitable scholarship distribution.
• Standardization: The platform keeps a central database of colleges and courses, fostering precision and uniformity in the processing of scholarships. It improves efficiency by streamlining the selection, review, and distribution procedures.
• Process simplification for students: The necessity to look at many sources is gone because all scholarship information is accessible from a single source. Students may apply once for several scholarships, which reduces paperwork.
• Decision support system (DSS): Ministries and departments have on-demand access to updated data, facilitating the wise implementation of policies.
• Detailed Management Information System (MIS): This platform has a strong MIS that makes it easy to monitor and manage the awarding of scholarships at every level while assuring accountability.

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