The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2025 is a unified digital platform launched by the Government of India to provide financial assistance to deserving and economically weaker students across the country. It serves as a one-stop solution for students from Class 1 to Ph.D. level, allowing them to apply for various Central and State government scholarships in a hassle-free online mode.
Through NSP 2025, students can apply for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Merit-based, and Minority scholarships offered under different schemes. This article covers all the essential details about NSP 2025 – including eligibility criteria, step-by-step application process, important documents, and the last date to apply.
NSP 2025 Last Date & Schedule
Event Date
Start of Online Application
2nd June 2025
Last Date to Apply (NSP Scholarship)
31st October 2025
Defective Application Verification
15th November 2025
Institute Level Verification
15th November 2025
DNO/SNO/MNO Level Verification
30th November 2025
NSP 2025 at a Glance – Key Highlights & Features Particulars Details Portal Name National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Article Title National Scholarship Portal 2025 Mode of Application Online Application Start Date 2nd June 2025 Application Last Date 31st October 2025 Official Website scholarships.gov.in NSP Helpline 0120-6619540 Support Email helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
🎓 NSP Scholarship 2025 – Features & Benefits
Feature Description Unified Portal Single platform for all Central & State government scholarship schemes. Digital & Transparent Prevents duplication and fraud through a fully digital process. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Scholarship amount is credited directly to the student’s bank account. Wide Coverage Scholarships available from Class 1 to Ph.D. level. One-Time Registration (OTR) No need to register multiple times for different scholarships.
✅ NSP Scholarship 2025 – General Eligibility Criteria
Criteria Details Citizenship Applicant must be an Indian citizen. Educational Qualification Pre-Matric: Students from Class 1 to 10Post-Matric: Class 11, 12, UG, PG, or technical/professional courses Minimum Marks At least 50% marks in the previous exam (5% relaxation for SC/ST candidates) Family Income Limit Annual family income usually below ₹2.5 lakh (varies by scheme) Special Categories Specific schemes available for SC, ST, OBC, EBC, Minority, and Divyang (PwD) students Scholarship Limitation A student can apply for only one scholarship at a time
Documents Needed for NSP 2025 Document Purpose / Notes Aadhaar Card For identity verification Bank Passbook (Linked with Aadhaar) Required for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Income Certificate Must show annual family income below ₹2.5 lakh Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EBC)For reserved category applicants Domicile Certificate Proof of residence in the applying state Academic Certificates / Marksheet For verifying educational qualification Passport-size Photograph For student profile identification Active Mobile Number For communication and verification purposes Self-Declaration Form Declaration regarding eligibility and documents
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