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NSP Post Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026-27

Sarkari Yojana | 21 September 2026

College Scholarship for SC, OBC, EBC and DNT Students: Apply Online at scholarships.gov.in

Brief Information

The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme 2026-27 has invited online applications from eligible students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), and Denotified Tribes (DNT) categories.

Eligible students can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in. According to the application schedule, online applications for the financial year 2026-27 are invited up to 31 January 2027.

Students who are pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary courses and meet the eligibility requirements are advised to submit their scholarship applications before the last date.

Important Dates

How to Apply for Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27?

1. Go to the National Scholarship Portal
2. Students who are required to register on the portal should complete the registration process using the prescribed details.
3. After successful registration, log in to the scholarship portal using the required credentials.
4. Choose the appropriate Post Matric Scholarship Scheme applicable to your category, course and state/authority.
5. Enter all required details carefully
6. Upload the required documents in the prescribed format and size.
7. Before final submission, carefully check every detail entered in the application form. Errors in personal, academic or bank details may create problems during verification or scholarship payment.

Documents Required

• Students should keep the necessary documents ready before starting the online application. Depending on the scholarship and applicant's circumstances, documents may include:
• Aadhaar Card or other valid identification document
• Recent passport-size photograph
• Previous academic qualification/marksheet
• Caste certificate
• Income certificate
• Domicile/residence certificate, wherever applicable
• Bank account details
• Passbook or bank account proof
• Admission or fee receipt
• Bonafide/student certificate
• Disability certificate, if applicable
• Other documents required under the particular scholarship scheme
• Applicants should make sure that their name, date of birth, bank details and other information are correctly entered and match the supporting documents.

What is NSP OTR?

• OTR, or One Time Registration, is a mandatory registration number required for scholarship applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
• According to the NSP, the OTR is a unique 14-digit number that remains valid throughout the student's entire academic career. Obtaining the OTR is a prerequisite for applying for scholarships.
• The OTR can be generated using Aadhaar or the Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID). According to the NSP, the OTR is required for scholarship applications starting from the 2024-25 academic year.
• Benefits of NSP OTR
• It eliminates the need for repeated, separate registrations.
• Students receive a unique OTR number.
• The scholarship application process is carried out using this OTR.
• The OTR remains valid for the entire academic career.

Which scholarship schemes are available on the NSP?

• Scholarship schemes from various ministries and departments are available on the NSP. Examples of schemes available on the portal for the 2026-27 period include:
• Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
• AICTE Swanath Scholarship Scheme
• PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme
• Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC Students
• Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
• Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities
• National Means Cum Merit Scholarship
• PM-USP – Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
• National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST Students
• Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Ministry of Railways
• These are merely examples; students should select a scheme based on their category, course, academic qualifications, and other eligibility conditions.

NSP Scholarship Eligibility 2026-27

• Scholarship eligibility on the NSP varies by scheme; therefore, merely registering on the NSP does not guarantee the receipt of a scholarship.
• When checking eligibility, students should review the specific conditions outlined in the official information for the relevant scheme, such as:
• Educational qualification
• Class/course
• Merit requirements
• Category
• Family/income criteria (where applicable)
• Institution/course eligibility
• State or domicile-related conditions (where applicable)
• Scheme-specific requirements
• Details regarding scholarship eligibility, as well as specifications and FAQs for individual schemes, are available on the NSP portal.

How to check NSP Scholarship status?

• After submitting their scholarship application, students can check the status of their application.
• Facilities related to the application and its status are available via the student login on the NSP portal. The portal also provides options to check application status and track scholarship payments.
• To view payment-related information, students can use the PFMS-related payment tracking facility via the "Track Your Payment" option available on the NSP portal.

How is the NSP scholarship payment received?

• The scholarship payment process depends on the specific scheme and the verification procedure. After submitting an application, it may undergo various levels of verification.
• The NSP portal also provides a facility to view information regarding the number of applicants processed or sanctioned under each scheme.
• Students should ensure that their bank account and Aadhaar-related details are correct, as Aadhaar seeding can be crucial for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) processes. NSP has also made information regarding Aadhaar seeding available on the portal.

Important Links

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.1 What is the NSP Scholarship?

NSP, or the National Scholarship Portal, is the Government of India's scholarship portal where scholarship schemes from various ministries and departments are available.

Q.2 When did the NSP Scholarship 2026-27 process begin?

The NSP portal opened on June 1, 2026, for the 2026-27 academic year

Q.3 What is OTR on NSP?

OTR stands for One-Time Registration. It is a unique 14-digit number assigned to the student and is mandatory for the NSP scholarship application.

Q.4 Is OTR mandatory on NSP?

Yes. According to NSP guidelines, OTR is required to apply for a scholarship.

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