National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a website that helps students and institutes to apply for various scholarships and grants from the Government of India. NSP is a part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) and aims to provide a one-stop solution for all scholarship-related services¹.
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How to Apply for Scholarships on National Scholarship Portal?
To apply for scholarships on NSP, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of NSP at [scholarships.gov.in].
- Click on the “Login” button and enter your application ID and password. If you do not have an account, you can register yourself by clicking on the “Register” button.
- After logging in, you will see your dashboard with various options such as “Apply Online”, “Track Application Status”, “Renewal”, etc.
- Click on the “Apply Online” option and select the scheme or category of scholarship that you want to apply for.
- Fill in the required details such as personal information, academic details, bank account details, etc. and upload the necessary documents such as Aadhaar card, income certificate, caste certificate, etc.
- Review your application and submit it online. You will receive an acknowledgement number that you can use to track your application status.
What are the Benefits of Applying for National Scholarship Portal
Some of the benefits of applying for scholarships on NSP are:
- You can access various scholarships offered by different ministries and departments of the Government of India such as UGC, AICTE, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Ministry of Labour & Employment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, etc¹.
- You can apply for multiple scholarships at once by using your Aadhaar number or mobile number linked with Aadhaar¹.
- You can check your eligibility criteria and cut-off marks for different scholarships before applying¹.
- You can get timely updates on your application status through SMS or email alerts¹.
- You can renew your scholarship online if it is completed or expired⁵.
What are the Closing Dates for Applying for National Scholarship Portal?
The closing dates for applying for scholarships on NSP vary depending on the scheme or category of scholarship. Some schemes have already closed while some are still open. You can check the latest notices, guidelines, links and closing dates for different schemes and categories of scholarships for the academic year 2023-24 at [scholarships.gov.in].
How to Check Your Application Status on National Scholarship Portal?
To check your application status on NSP, you need to follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of NSP at [scholarships.gov.in].
- Click on the “Login” button and enter your application ID and password.
- After logging in, click on the “Track Application Status” option under your dashboard.
- Enter your acknowledgement number or mobile number linked with Aadhaar and click on “Submit”.
- You will see your application status along with other details such as date of receipt, date of verification, date of sanctioning etc.
How to Contact Us?
If you have any queries or issues regarding NSP or any scholarship scheme offered by it, you can contact us through these channels:
- Email: helpdesk@scholarships.gov.in
- Phone: 011 – 2436 1111
- Toll Free Number: 1800 – 11 – 2436
- Address: National Scholarship Portal Ltd., Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), Mumbai – 400098