Scholarship Programs
Scholarship process for undergraduate students
The scholarship process for undergraduate students typically involves several steps, from eligibility checks to fund disbursement. The process varies depending on whether the scholarship is provided by the government, private organizations, or colleges.
- Research and Identify Scholarships
- Students should explore available scholarships based on merit, financial need, category (SC/ST/OBC), disability, or special achievements.
- Check Eligibility Criteria
- Each scholarship has specific requirements, such as minimum academic scores, income limits, or category reservations.
- Some scholarships require students to be from specific states, backgrounds, or disciplines.
- Prepare Required Documents
Commonly required documents include:
- Academic transcripts (10th & 12th mark sheets)
- Income certificate (for need-based scholarships)
- Caste certificate (for category-based scholarships)
- Domicile certificate
- Bank account details (linked with Aadhaar)
- Passport-size photographs
- Submit Application Online or Offline
- Most government scholarships are applied through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) (https://scholarships.gov.in) or state-specific portals.
- Verification Process
- After submission, authorities verify the application, checking academic records and eligibility.
- Some scholarships may require entrance tests, interviews, or essays.
- Selection and Approval
- Shortlisted candidates receive approval, and a merit list is published on the respective portal or institution’s website.
- Selected students are notified via email, SMS, or official portals.
- Fund Disbursement
- Scholarship amounts are generally transferred directly to the student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
- Some scholarships cover tuition fees, while others provide additional financial assistance for books, accommodation, or other educational expenses.
Applying for scholarships requires careful planning, timely submission, and proper documentation. Students should regularly check official portals and ensure they meet deadlines to maximize their chances of receiving financial aid.
Announcements
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Portal is now open for Academic Year 2025-26 to receive applications for both Pre/Post Matric and Top Class schemes of all Ministries/Departments.
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NPCI has launched Bharat Aadhaar Seeding Enabler (BASE) platform to facilitate Aadhaar Seeding and De-seeding activities in self-service mode for Direct Benefit Transfer(DBT) by enabling the citizens to carry out certain activities in digital mode. For more details click here
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NSP services are now available at Common Service Centres (CSCs). Students can avail the scholarship related services by visiting the nearby CSCs. The total charges for the entire activity per candidate (including generation of Reference number, biometric -authentication, generation of One-Time Registration (OTR) number, and filing of complete application form of the candidate) is fixed at Rs 30.00 (inclusive of all applicable taxes, etc.) To locate the nearest CSC please visit the link: https://locator.csccloud.in/
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Dear Student , if you are getting error 904 while doing face authentication, kindly update UIDAI AadhaarFACERD App from PlayStore.
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It has been observed in some cases that student’s / parent’s / legal guardian’s face authentication for generation of OTR is getting failed as they (Aadhaar Holder) have locked the biometrics for authentication in their Aadhaar. In such cases students / parents / legal guardians are advised to check their Biometric Lock / Unlock status by using mAadhaar mobile app or My Aadhaar web portal. Before proceeding for face authentication through NSP OTR app, kindly ensure that the Biometric Lock / Unlock status should be as “Unlocked” for authentication in Aadhaar. To lock or unlock the Biometric in Aadhaar, please click on the “Lock/Unlock Aadhaar” option on myAdhaar web portal(please refer to the link: https://resident.uidai.gov.in/bio-lock). For assistance, please watch the video.
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The Portal is open for One Time Registration (OTR) for students.Apply now
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One Time Registration (OTR) is a unique number allotted to the student and is applicable for entire academic career on National Scholarship Portal.
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OTR is required to apply for the scholarships on National Scholarship Portal from AY 2024-25.
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OTR can be generated using Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment number(EID)
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