Government of India, National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has released an official notification for pre matric, post matric and other various scholarship schemes to the academic year 2026-27 under central sector and centrally sponsored schemes. Eligible candidates may apply online through the official NSP Scholarship portal scholarships.gov.in from 01st June 2026 till the last date of application submission 31st October 2026 for National Scholarship Schemes Year 2026-27.
Get an instant breakdown of eligibility, category-wise vacancy distribution, syllabus highlights, and preparation strategy tailored for this notice.
When applying for NSP 2026-27, the most common pitfall is failing to verify that your Aadhaar details match your bank account and school records exactly. Discrepancies here often lead to payment failures. Ensure your institute is registered on the portal before starting your application, and keep your mobile number linked to your Aadhaar active throughout the process for OTP verification.
| Department | Schemes |
|---|---|
| All India Council For Technical Education | Download SpecificationsDownload Specifications |
| Department of Social Justice & Empowerment (Backward Classes) | Download SpecificationsDownload Specifications |
| Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | Download Specifications |
| Department of School Education & Literacy | Download Specifications |
| Department of Higher Education | Download Specifications |
| Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Download Specifications |
| UGC | Download Specifications |
Candidates must be studying in the pre / post matric classes from a recognized institute/ board. For detailed eligibility criteria must read the scholarship Specifications as given above.
(8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days, except government holidays)
Helpline Number : 0120 6619540
Email Id: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
Follow these verified steps to fill out the National Scholarship Portal online form:
Ensure you have the following ready before applying: