The National Scholarship Portal is now open for the academic year 2026-27. Eligible students can apply for fresh scholarships and can also renew their existing applications online. The portal covers the PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) and the PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. Students must finish their applications before October 31, 2026. Every applicant also needs to complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. Scroll for more details.
NSP Scholarship 2026-27 Important Dates
The renewal window for both merit-based schemes is open right now. Students should submit their applications well before the final date. The concerned authorities must also verify each application on time. Here are the key dates for this cycle.
- Portal opening date: June 1 2026
- Last date for student applications: October 31 2026
- Institute verification deadline: November 15 2026
- L2 verification deadline: November 30 2026
From the 2026-27 academic year students can apply for one merit-based scholarship scheme. They can also apply for one or more welfare-based scholarship schemes. This is allowed as long as they meet the eligibility conditions of each scheme.
NSP OTR Registration and Application Guidelines
One Time Registration is mandatory for every scholarship application on NSP. It gives a unique number that stays valid throughout the academic career of a student. Students can generate this number using Aadhaar or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID).Some students face error 904 during face authentication. They should update the UIDAI Aadhaar Face RD app to fix this issue. If authentication fails because Aadhaar biometrics are locked then applicants should check their status on the mAadhaar app or the My Aadhaar portal. They must unlock the biometrics before trying again. Students with disabilities must first log in to the UDID portal. They need to give consent for sharing their UDID details before submitting the NSP application.
Students can also get scholarship services at Common Service Centres (CSCs). The total charge is Rs 30 per candidate. This includes registration and application filing. Students can find their nearest centre through the CSC locator website.
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