The Government of India launched the National Scholarship Portal 2024. The national scholarship portal will provide scholarships to all the financially unstable citizens of India so that they can continue their education. There are various scholarships launched by the central government or State Government for all students who are studying in schools or colleges. The scholarships are designed to provide financial assistance to the students who belong to the weaker section of the society or students who are not financially independent. All the applicants who clear the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form to avail the benefits of the scholarship on the portal.
About the National Scholarship Portal
The National Scholarship Portal is a portal that is handled by the government of India to help students around the country. With the help of the scholarships from the portal, many students around the country have completed their higher education. The main objective of launching the portal is to help students pursue higher education without worrying about financial troubles. The students can do a one-time registration on the national scholarship portal to apply for any scholarship. The one-time registration is a process that allows the students to register on the NSP portal and apply for any scholarship without doing the registration process again.
Also Read: NSP Scholarship Last Date
Key Highlights of the National Scholarship Portal
| Name of the scheme | National Scholarship Portal |
| Introduced by | Government of India |
| Objective | Provide scholarship |
| Beneficiaries | Students of India |
| Official website | https://scholarships.gov.in/All-Scholarships |
Type of Scholarship Covered Under NSP
- Central Govt Scholarships
- AICTE Scholarships
- UGC Scholarship
- State Govt Scholarship
- Union Territory Scholarship
Central Govt Scholarships
The national scholarship portal provides a bunch of scholarships that are launched by the central government of India. The schemes launched by the central government of India are introduced by various ministries or sectors of the central government. The central government schemes are generally sponsored by the central government of India itself. For example, the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disability launched various scholarship schemes for all the citizens of India who are partially or fully disabled.
Also Read: NSP Department of Higher Education Scholarship
Table with Name and Start Date and Last Date
Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Scholarship For Top-Class Education For Students With Disabilities | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities | 31-8-2024 | 30-09-2024 |
Department of Higher Education
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarships For College And University Students | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Ministry of Tribal Affairs
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of St Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Ministry of Minority Affairs
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship For Professional And Technical Courses Cs | 31-10-2022 | 10-11-2023 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarships For Minority | 15-11-2022 | 10-01-2023 |
| Post Matric Scholarship Schemes Minorities Cs | 30-11-2022 | 10-01-2023 |
Department of School Education & Literacy
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | 31-08-2024 | 30-09-2024 |
Ministry of Home Affairs
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Prime Minister’S Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Prime Minister’S Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of States/Uts Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Prime Minister’S Scholarship Scheme For Ministry Of Railways | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
North Eastern Council(NEC),DoNER
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Financial Support To The Students Of Ner For Higher Professional Courses(Nec Merit Scholarship) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For Sc Students | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Ministry of Labour & Employment
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Pre Matric | 31-08-2024 | 30-9-2024 |
| Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
Department of Social Justice & Empowerment(Backward Classes)
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Pm Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For Obc, Ebc And Dnt Students | 31-10-2024 | 07-03-2024 |
| Pm Yasasvi Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For Obc, Ebc And Dnt Students | 31-10-2024 | 07-03-2024 |
AICTE Scholarships
The All India Council of Technical Education is a government boutique that is controlled by the Department of Higher Education of India. The AICTE scholarship is generally launched for all students who want to pursue a diploma or bachelor’s Degree. With the help of these scholarships, students can complete their degrees without worrying about financial troubles. The financial assistance will be transferred directly to the selected applicant’s bank account.Â
Table with Name and Start Date and Last Date
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Aicte – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Aicte – Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Aicte – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Degree) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Aicte – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Students ( Technical Degree) | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
UGC Scholarship
To provide financial assistance to University Rank Holders for pursuing PG on a full-time/regular basis in Universities/ Institutes/Colleges in India the government of India launched various UGC scholarships. Under these scholarships, the Government of India will provide financial assistance and other benefits to all the students so that they can continue their postgraduate degree. The total financial assistance of INR 15000 will be given to all the selected applicants under the UGC scholarships. According to the government, 10000 students will be selected across the country under this scholarship.
Table with Name and Start Date and Last Date
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| National Scholarship For Post-Graduate Studies | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For Ner | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
State Govt Scholarship
Not only the central government of India but also state governments launched various scholarships for all the students of the particular state. Students who are left out of the central-sponsored scholarship can avail the benefits and financial assistance under the schemes launched by the state government. The applicant can fill out the application form to avail the benefits of the scholarship Scheme launched by the various state governments.
Table with Name and Start Date and Last Date
State of Arunachal Pardesh
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Arunachal Pradesh State Stipend Scheme | 26-07-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Aicte – Swanath Scholarship Scheme ( Technical Degree) | 26-07-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Aicte – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students ( Technical Degree) | 26-07-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Arunachal Pardesh
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship For Sc Students Of Parents Or Guardians Engaged In Unclean Occupation(Class 1-10))-Assam | 21-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre Matric Scholarship To St Students (Class Ix And X) – Assam | 30-04-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship To Obc Students – Assam | 28-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship For Sc Students – Assam | 21-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship For Sc Students (Class Ix And X) – Assam | 21-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre Matric Scholarship To Obc Students (Class 9 And Class 10) -Assam | 28-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship To St Students – Assam | 30-04-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Chattisgarh
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| BPL Scholarship Scheme For College Students-Chattisgarh | 05-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Goa
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre Matric Scholarship For Needy St Students (Class Ix & X) -Goa | 22-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For St Students-Goa | 22-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Himachal Pradesh
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme For St Students-Himachal Pradesh | 31-08-2024 | 30-09-2024 |
| Pm Yasasvi Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme For Obc ,Ebc And Dnt Students (Class Ix And X)-Himachal Pradesh | 31-08-2024 | 30-09-2024 |
| Thakur Sen Negi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana -Himachal Pradesh | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Technical Education Scholarship Scheme For Degree Level-Himachal Pradesh | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Indira Gandhi Utkrisht Chatravriti Yojana -Himachal Pradesh | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
| Centrally Sponsored Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme For Sc Students-Himachal Pradesh | 31-08-2024 | 30-09-2024 |
| Dr.Ambedkar Medhavi Chatravriti Yojana For Sc Students-Himachal Pradesh | 31-10-2024 | 30-11-2024 |
State of Jammu And Kashmir
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Umbrella Scheme For Education Of St Students – Pre Matric Scholarship (Class Ix & X) For St Students-Jammu And Kashmir | 23-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Post Matric Scholarship For Sc Students-Jammu And Kashmir | 26-07-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship To St Students -Jammu And Kashmir | 23-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Manipur
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| State Merit Scholarship Education-U – Manipur | 12-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| State Competitive Scholarship For Class V And Viii-Manipur | 30-04-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Merit Scholarship Scheme For Class X And Xii-Manipur | 16-04-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Meghalaya
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Scholarship For Pre-Service Student Teacher Under D.El.Ed Course-Meghalaya | 19-12-2022 | 26-06-2024 |
| Stse For Tribal Students(Class Ix And X) In Mathematics And Science Award-Meghalaya | 19-12-2022 | 26-06-2024 |
| Award For Meritorious Tribal Student- Hsslc Science-Meghalaya | 19-12-2022 | 26-06-2024 |
State of Uttarakhand
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme For Minority (100 Percent State Sector)-Uttarakhand | 29-02-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre-Matric Disability Scholarship (State Sector)-Uttarakhand | 27-05-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship For St Students (State Sector)-Uttarakhand | 27-05-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship For Sc Students (State Sector)-Uttarakhand | 27-05-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
Union Territory Scholarship
Just like the state government many union territories also launch various scholarships for all the financially unstable students. By launching this scheme the union territory can provide financial assistance to the students so that they can pursue higher education. The students can get financial assistance under the scholarship by filling out the application form. The applicants can fill out the application form on the official website online in the comfort of their homes without visiting anywhere.
Table with Name and Start Date and Last Date
Union Territory of Andaman Nicobar Islands
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Grant Of Additional Scholarship To St Students For Pursuing Higher Studies -Andaman And Nicobar | 20-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Grant Of Additional Scholarship To Obc Students For Pursuing Higher Studies After Class X(Except Class Xi & Xii)-Andaman And Nicobar | 01-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
Union Territory of Lakshadweep
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Grant Of Additional Scholarship to Students For Pursuing Higher Studies -Andaman And Nicobar | 31-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
Union Territory of Puducherry
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Retention Scholarship To Sc Girl Studetns-Puducherry | 15-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Pre Matric Scholarship For Sc Students (Class 6 To Class 10)-Puducherry | 15-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Opportunity Cost To Parents Of Sc Girl Students – Puducherry | 19-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Stipend To Sc Trainers In Government Iti-Puducherry | 15-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
| Grant Of Adhoc Merit Grant To Sc Students-Puducherry | 15-03-2024 | 26-06-2024 |
Union Territory of Puducherry
| Name | Start Date | Last Date |
| Pm Yasasvi Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme For Obc,Ebc,Dnt Students (Class Ix And X)-Chandigarh | 31-10-2024 | 31-11-2024 |
| Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For Sc – Chandigarh | 31-10-2024 | 31-11-2024 |
| Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For Transgender Students-Chandigarh | 31-10-2024 | 31-11-2024 |
| Pm Yasasvi Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For Obc,Ebc And Dnt Students-Chandigarh | 31-10-2024 | 31-11-2024 |
Do National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Registration 2024-25
STEP 1: All the applicants who clear the eligibility criteria must fill out the official NSP website form to do National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Registration 2024-25.
STEP 2: Once the applicant reaches the home page of the official website the applicant must click on the option OTR login.
STEP 3: On the new page the applicant must click on the option register yourself.
STEP 4: The application form will appear on your desktop screen the applicant must enter all the details and attach all the necessary documents.
STEP 5: After entering all the details the applicant must review it and click on the option submit to complete their process.
Login for the National Scholarship Portal
STEP 1: All the applicants who were successfully registered under the National Scholarship Portal portal cannot visit the official website to login officially.
STEP 2: Once the applicant reaches the home page of the official website the applicant must click on the option login.
STEP 3: The applicants must enter their OTR number, password, and captcha code.
STEP 4: After entering all the details the applicant must review it and click on the option Login to complete their process.
Renewal of Application
- To submit a renewal of application on the National Scholarship Portal the applicants can visit the official website by clicking on the link here.
- The applicants must login using their OTR number and password on the official portal.
- A new page will appear on your desktop screen the applicant must click on the option renewal application.
- The application form will appear on your screen the applicant must enter all the details that are asked and attach all the necessary documents.
- After entering all the details the applicant must review it and click on the option submit to complete their process.
Contact Details
- helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
FAQs
Who launched the National Scholarship Portal 2024?
The Government of India launched the National Scholarship Portal 2024 to provide scholarships to the students of India.
Who is eligible to avail of the benefits of the scholarship from the National Scholarship Portal 2024?
All the permanent residents of India who are currently studying our eligible to avail the benefits of the scholarship from the National Scholarship Portal 2024.
Where can the applicants contact if they face any trouble using the National Scholarship Portal 2024?
The Applicants can contact helpdesk@nsp.gov.in and 01206619540 if face any issues.