Applicants to the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in India must be Indian citizens enrolled in recognized educational institutions from Class 1 to postdoctoral levels. Eligibility and specific criteria, such as family income, academic performance, and category (e.g., SC, ST, OBC, Minority, EBC, or PwD), vary depending on the specific scholarship scheme being applied for.
Example: Minority Post-Matric Scholarship (2025-26)
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Must belong to a minority community.
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Enrolled in Class 11, 12, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Technical or Professional courses at recognized institutions.
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Minimum 50% marks in the previous examination.
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Annual family income should not exceed ?2,00,000.
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Maximum 2 students per family can apply.
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Aadhaar / Aadhaar Enrolment ID is mandatory for OTR (One-Time Registration).
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Distance learning/correspondence courses are not eligible.
? Application Deadlines (2025-26)
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Most schemes: Apply before October 31, 2025
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Scholarships for Students with Disabilities (Pre-Matric): Deadline August 31, 2025
Who Can Apply on NSP?
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Indian students in recognized & NSP-registered institutions
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SC / ST / OBC / Minority / EWS / PwD / Single Girl Child categories
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Must meet scheme-specific conditions (marks, income limit, course type)
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Example: Minority Post-Matric – 50% marks, income ≤ ?2 lakh, max 2 students per family, Aadhaar required
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Institution must be NSP-registered
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Deadlines: Oct 31, 2025 (most schemes) | Aug 31, 2025 (PwD Pre-Matric)
???? Apply now at scholarships.gov.in
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