NSP Scholarship 2024-25: Complete Guide to Deadlines, Eligibility, Application, and Benefits

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the Government of India’s flagship platform for managing over 50 scholarship schemes for students across all educational levels. This comprehensive guide consolidates the latest information for the 2024-25 academic year based on official updates and extensions. 78

NSP Scholarship Portal: Your Gateway to Educational Funding

The NSP (scholarships.gov.in) serves as a centralized digital platform administered by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology. It integrates scholarships from:

• 13+ Central Ministries (Minority Affairs, Social Justice, Tribal Affairs, etc.)

• All State Governments

• Technical education bodies like AICTE and UGC

Key features include:

• Single-window application for 100+ scholarship schemes

• Real-time application tracking

• Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of funds to student accounts

• Integrated eligibility filters based on caste, income, disability, and educational level

• Renewal processing for multi-year scholarships 711

NSP Scholarship 2024-25: Critical Deadline Extensions

The application deadlines have been extended for multiple schemes:

Note: Institute verification deadlines extend till January 15, 2025, but students must apply by their respective scheme deadlines. 71114

NSP Scholarship Eligibility: Key Requirements

Eligibility varies by scheme but follows these common parameters:

• Income Limits:

  • Pre-matric scholarships: ₹1-2.5 Lakh/year

  • Post-matric scholarships: ₹2-6 Lakh/year

  • Top Class Education: ₹6 Lakh/year

  • NMMSS: ₹3.5 Lakh/year 7814

• Academic Requirements:

  • Minimum 50% marks in previous qualifying exam (40% for some disability schemes)

  • Class 7 pass with 55% for NMMSS (Class 9 entry)

  • Admission to recognized institutions for higher education schemes

• Mandatory Documents:

  • Aadhaar-linked bank account passbook

  • Income certificate (₹-format)

  • Caste/Disability certificate (if applicable)

  • Previous academic mark sheets

  • Institution admission proof 713

NSP Scholarship Merit List 2025: Tracking and Verification

The merit list publication follows a rigorous verification process:

1. Institute Verification (L1): By Institute Nodal Officer (INO) till Dec 31, 2024

2. District Verification (L2): By District Nodal Officer (DNO) till Jan 15, 2025

3. Merit List Generation: Based on scheme-specific criteria after verification

To check status:

1. Visit scholarships.gov.in

2. Select ‘Application Status’

3. Enter Academic Year, Application ID, and Captcha

4. View real-time status: Received/Under Verification/Approved/Rejected 914

NSP Scholarship Application: Step-by-Step Guide

New Applicants:

1. OTR Registration: Create account at scholarships.gov.in using name, DOB, mobile, and email

2. Scheme Selection: Filter schemes matching eligibility

3. Form Filling: Enter educational, bank, and family details

4. Document Upload: Scan and upload certificates (PDF/JPEG, <300KB)

5. Final Submission: Verify details and note application ID

Renewal Applicants: Use previous year’s login to update academic details and re-submit 711

NSP Scholarship Amounts: Financial Benefits

Scholarships provide comprehensive financial support:

Note: Disabled students and girls often receive higher amounts (e.g., AICTE Pragati: ₹50,000/year). 7814

Key Recommendations for Applicants

1. Avoid Last-Minute Rush: Submit before November 2024 despite December deadlines

2. Document Preparation: Ensure income/caste certificates are current and valid

3. Aadhaar-Bank Linking: Mandatory for DBT; verify via NPCI mapper

4. Regular Status Checks: Monitor application through NSP dashboard

5. Renewal Compliance: Maintain required academic performance (e.g., 60% for UG renewals)

Pro Tip: Use the NSP’s ‘Scheme Matching‘ tool to identify lesser-known eligible scholarships like:

• Begum Hazrat Mahal Scholarship for minority girls

• PM Yasasvi for OBC/EBC students

• NEC Merit Scholarship for Northeast candidates