Central Sector Scheme
The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is a digital platform launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It provides a centralized system for students to apply for various scholarship schemes offered by Central and State Governments, as well as UGC and AICTE.
The NSP aims to ensure timely disbursal of scholarships, reduce duplication, and create a transparent application process.
Central Sector Scheme: Eligibility
Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
Pursuing regular degree courses and not correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses.
Pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognized by All India Council for Technical Education and respective Regulatory Bodies concerned.
Not availing benefit of any other scholarship schemes including State run scholarship schemes/ fee waiver & reimbursement scheme
Students with gross parental/family income up to Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum are eligible for scholarship under the scheme. Income certificate will be required only for the fresh applicants
Student changing his/ her college/institute of study will be allowed to continue/renew the scholarship provided the course of study and the institution is having valid AISHE Code; The AISHE code can be checked in the portal AISHE LINK
Students who missed to apply for renewal of application online on NSP will be allowed to apply for renewal of scholarship for subsequent year on NSP, if he/she fulfils eligibility condition for renewal.
For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance of at least 75%, will also be the criteria. Complaints against the student regarding any in disciplined or criminal behavior including any complaints of having indulged in ragging, will lead to forfeiture of scholarship
Beneficiaries/ Applicants under the scheme must apply online in the National Scholarships Portal (www.scholarships.gov.in) for the fresh/ renewal scholarships. Fresh/Renewal applications sent directly to the Ministry of Education shall not be accepted.