The National scholership portal(NSP) for 2025-26 is currently active. The deadline of scholerships for some schemes is extended, for Ladakh ST students, and renewals of NMMS was also extended.
Key updates and deadlines for NSP 2025-26:
- Ladakh ST scholership:
Extended for fresh/renewal applications till December 31,2026.
- NMMS renewal:
This portal is open for renewal applications for scholerships from Jan 12, 2026 to Jan 31, 2026.
What is mandatory?
A 14-digit unique number issued to students on the National Scholarship Portal,
How to get it and why it is needed?
Steps to get OTR:
1.Visit official NSP website.
2.Click on “OTR registration”
3.Enter adhaar number.
4.Verify adhaar using OTP.
5.Fill basic details(DOB,mobile number)
6.Submit the form.
Why it is important?
The OTR number helps to avoid multiple registration and it stores students details securely and also it makes scholErship applications faster.
HOW TO APPLY FOR SCHOLARSHIP1.
1.Visit the official NSP portal:
2.Track your payment through PMFS portal.
3.Use the “check eligibility” tool to find suitable schemes for you.
When Scholarship money receives to your bank account?
After verification completes,funds are transfered to PMFS and then directctly to the applicant’s Adhaar-linked bank account.