National Scholarship Portal OTR 2024-25

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is now accepting applications for the 2024-25 academic year for Pre and Post Matric scholarships. The deadline to apply is July 30, 2024. This NSP OTR scholarship program, offered by the University Grants Commission (UGC), aims to provide financial aid to deserving students across India. For details and to apply, visit the official NSP website at scholarships.gov.in for fresh and renewal applications.

What is NSP OTR?

NSP OTR (One Time Registration) is a groundbreaking initiative for applying for scholarships in India. Developed by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this online platform streamlines the scholarship application process for students. It offers financial support to eligible students from grades 9 to 12. Applications can be submitted through the NSP OTR App or the web portal at scholarships.gov.in.

Key Features of NSP

Unified Platform: NSP is a government-run portal that provides a single platform for students to apply for various scholarships.
Diverse Scholarships: NSP offers a range of scholarships, including those for students from economically backward classes, SC/ST communities, and those pursuing higher education.
Application Deadline: The renewal deadline for NSP 2024-25 is July 30, 2024. Note that applications for the NSP Pre Matric Scholarship 2024 will not be accepted after this date.

Types of Scholarships Available

Central Government Schemes

Pre-Matric Scholarships: For students from Class 1 to 10.
Post-Matric Scholarships: For students from Class 11 to Ph.D.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: For professional and technical courses.

State Government Schemes

Each state offers various scholarships for students domiciled in that state, covering different educational levels and communities.

UGC/AICTE Schemes

These scholarships cater to higher education students in universities and technical institutions, ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder their educational pursuits.

Important Deadlines

Application Deadline: All central government Post Matric, MCM, and Top Class Scholarships deadlines are extended to July 30, 2024.
Prematric Schemes: Verification deadlines for the Prematric Labour Scheme and Pre Matric Minority Scheme (Central Sector) are also extended to July 30, 2024.

Application Process

How to Apply Online for NSP Scheme

Visit Home Page: Go to the official website scholarships.gov.in.
Select Scholarship Program: Choose the specific program and fill in basic details.
Generate Login ID and Password: Complete the registration to receive login credentials.
Submit Application: Fill in personal and educational details, upload required documents, and submit the form.

How to Change Mobile Number on NSP Portal

If you need to change the mobile number registered with your OTR/Reference number on NSP, follow these steps:

Direct NSP Link: Use the link to change your mobile number.
Enter OTR/Reference Number: Input the number for which you need to change the mobile number.
Aadhaar-based OTP Authentication: Agree to use Aadhaar-based OTP authentication and click the “Get OTP” button.
New Mobile Number: After successful OTP authentication, enter the new mobile number.
Validate: Validate the new number through OTP authentication to complete the process.

NSP Portal or NSP OTR APP Login 2024-25

For New Applicants:

Welcome! Detailed instructions for registration, login, and applying for scholarships for the first time are available on the official NSP website or NSP OTR App at scholarships.gov.in.

For Returning Applicants (AY 2024-25):

Your application ID remains the same as your previous registration ID. Log in to your account using the current academic year (2024-25) credentials.

Institution Verification Extended (UGC Schemes)

Verification deadlines for UGC scholarships such as URH, PG Prof, PGSGC, and Ishan Uday have been extended to July 30, 2024. Institutions (Schools/ITIs) with valid AISHE/DISE/NCVT/SCVT codes can register on the NSP portal.

Check Institution Registration

Use the “Search Institute/School/ITI” function on the NSP website to verify if your institution is registered.

Forgot Password for NSP School / Institute Login?

If your institute does not have login credentials, contact District / State Nodal Officers. NSP provides a login portal for district/state/ministry officials and suggests scholarship schemes to students based on their eligibility.

NSP Sign-in and Registration Process

The NSP is a comprehensive portal for all scholarship schemes, where students can compare and apply based on eligibility criteria. Registration is straightforward, and once registered, the scholarship amount is directly credited to the student’s account to prevent fraud.

How to Apply Online for NSP Scheme

Visit Home Page: Go to the official website scholarships.gov.in.
Select Scholarship Program: Choose the specific program and fill in basic details.
Generate Login ID and Password: Complete the registration to receive login credentials.
Submit Application: Fill in personal and educational details, upload required documents, and submit the form.

How to Renew for the Next Year

Use your previous year’s ID and password for renewal. Update details as required and submit the renewal application.

Contact Details for NSP Portal Login

For assistance, contact the NSP help desk at 0120-6619540 or email helpdesk@nsp.gov.in.

Important Resources for NSP Portal

Apply for OTR
Apply for Scholarship
Registered Institutes on NSP
Track Your Payments
Aadhaar Seva Kendras
Check Aadhaar Seeding Status
Find Institutes on NSP

For further updates, stay tuned to the official NSP website.

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