National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

✦Key Features

• Single portal for Central and State scholarships
• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) for scholarship amount
• Aadhar authentication for verification
• Integrated with Academic Bank of Credits
• Mobile-friendly interface

✓Eligibility Criteria

• Students from economically weaker sections
• SC/ST/OBC and minority community students
• Students with disabilities
• Merit-based scholarships for all categories
• Specific income criteria for different schemes

★Benefits

• Access to multiple scholarship schemes
• Direct transfer of scholarship amount
• Reduced processing time and paperwork
• Transparent selection and disbursement process
• Support for continuing education

▶Application Process

• Register on National Scholarship Portal
• Select appropriate scholarship schemes
• Fill application form with required details
• Upload necessary documents
• Submit application and track status

₹ Budget Allocation

700

Funding Ratio (Centre:State): Varies by the specific scholarship scheme (Central Sector or Centrally Sponsored) listed on the portal

Historical Context

Launched in 2015 as part of the National e-Governance Plan (NeGP) to provide a common electronic portal for all scholarships.