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NSP Scholarship 2024: Last Date Extended Again, Check New Date, Direct Link to Apply Online, Eligibility Etc


NSP Scholarship Portal 2024-25: The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has started the registration process for the academic year 2024-2025 for pre-matric, post-matric, and higher education scholarship schemes offered by various central and state governments. Students interested in these scholarship programs can apply online at the official scholarship portal- scholarships.gov.in. In this article, we will discuss the key features of the NSP and the scholarships offered through the portal, including eligibility criteria, the application process, and important dates.

NSP Scholarship 2024 Last Date Extended

The registration deadline for certain schemes has been extended again from October 31 to November 15, 2024. Candidates who have not yet applied can visit the official website to submit their applications as soon as possible. Applicants are advised to register early to ensure a smooth process and avoid any last-minute rush.

What is the NSP Scholarship?

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is an online platform that provides access to various scholarships offered by the central and state governments of India. Through this portal, the applicant can apply for a variety of scholarship schemes, including merit-based, means-based, minority, post-matric, pre-matric, central sector, and state-specific scholarships. This is a one-stop solution through which various services starting from student application, application receipt, processing, sanction and disbursal of various scholarships to Students are enabled.

NSP 2024-25: Overview
Full Form
National Scholarship Portal
Ministry
Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology
Purpose
To provide financial support to the students studying at pre-matric, post-matric, diploma, UG, PG level
Registration Process
Started
Application Mode
Online
Official Website

Important Dates for NSP Scholarship Portal 2024 Registration 

All interested students are advised to check all the important dates of the NSP Scholarship 2024. Here you can find the important dates regarding the NSP Scholarship programs 2024.

Event
Date
Registration Process Start Date
July 01, 2024
Registration Process End Date
November 15, 2024*
Defective Application Verification Open till
November 30, 2024*
Institute Verification Open till
November 30, 2024*
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till
December 15, 2024*

*These dates may vary by scheme. Applicants are advised to check the official website for scheme-specific important dates.

NPS Scholarship 2024 Central Sector Scholarship Schemes Lists 

The central government offer the following scholarships through the various ministries:

Department Name
Name of Scholarship Scheme
Details
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
Scholarship For Top-Class Education For Students With Disabilities
Post-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
Check here
Pre-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities
Check here
Department of Higher Education
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme For College And University-Level Students
Check here
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
National Fellowship And Scholarship Scheme For Higher Education Of St Students (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students)
Check here
Ministry of Minority Affairs
Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship For Professional And Technical Courses Cs
Check here
Pre-Matric Scholarships For Minority
Check here
Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes Minorities Cs
Check here
Department of School Education & Literacy
National Means Cum Merit Scholarship Scheme
Check here
Ministry of Home Affairs
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles
Check here
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/ Naxal Attacks
Check here
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme offered by the Ministry Of Railways
Check here
All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
Check here
Check here
Check here
Check here
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Students (Technical Degree)
Check here
AICTE – Saksham Scholarship For Specially Abled Students (Technical Diploma)
Check here
UGC
National Scholarship For Post-Graduate Studies
Check here
Ishan Uday Special Scholarship For North Eastern Region
Check here
North Eastern Council (NEC), DoNER
Financial Support for students of the North Eastern Region to Study Higher Professional Courses
Check here
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
Central Sector Scholarship For SC Category Students
Check here
Ministry of Labour & Employment
Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/ Cine/ Iomc/ Lsdm- Pre-Matric
Check here
Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/ Cine/ Iomc/ Lsdm- Post Matric
Check here
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes)
PM Yasasvi Central Scholarship Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC And DNT Students
Check here
PM Yasasvi Central Scholarship Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For Obc, Ebc And Dnt Students
Check here

Apart from these Central Sector Scholarship schemes, many state-sponsored scholarships are also available on the NSP. For more details, candidates can check the direct link provided below:

NSP State Scholarship Scheme

NSP Scholarship 2024 Eligibility Criteria 

To avail themselves of the scholarship offered by the central/state government, students need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria, including their financial status, educational background, and other factors. Some of these criteria are listed below:

  • Annual household income from all sources cannot exceed Rs 2,50,000 (It may vary from scheme to scheme).
  • The students must qualify the last exam.
  • A valid cast certificate.
  • The student must have an Aadhar card.

How to Apply for the NSP Scholarship?

The students interested in NSP scholarship programs can apply on the official website of NSP Scholarship- scholarships.gov.in. Registration for the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarship programs for the academic year 2024-25 began on July 01, 2024. Candidates need to follow the following steps to fill out the online application form.

Step 1: Visit the official website of NSP-: scholarships.gov.in.

Step 2: Click on the ‘Students‘ option available there.

Step 3: If you are a new user, click on the ‘OTR (One Time Registration)’. 

Step 4: Now, back to the home page and login with the necessary details such as OTR ID and password to complete the NSP Scholarship Registration 2024-25.

Step 5: After login please fill in the required details and upload the scanned document in the required format.

Step 6: Verify the entered details and submit the details for National Scholarship Portal 2024-25.

What Documents are Required for NSP Scholarship Application?

To apply for the NSP scholarship, the student must have the following documents:

Last Qualifying Exam Mark Sheet

Valid Cast Certificate

Valid Income Certificate

Bank Passbook (Bank account must be linked to the Aadhar number)

Fee Receipt Number

Enrollment Number

Aadhar Card Number

Latest Passport Size Scan Photo

For Renewal Candidates: Use last year registration number to login to the renewal section and enter the fresh details.

NSP Scholarship 2024-25 Status

All students who applied for the NSP Scholarship 2024-25 can check the status of their application by logging in with their credentials on the official NSP Scholarship portal. This feature helps them track the progress of their application. The students need to follow the below-mentioned steps to check the status of their application:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the NSP Scholarship- scholarship.up.gov.in

Step 2: Select the ‘Status’ and click on the ‘Application Status’ option available there

Step 3: A new page will open, fill in all the required details and click on ‘Search’. 

Step 4: The application status will appear on the screen.

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