NSP Scholarship 2026-27: Last Date 31 Oct for All 31 Open Central Schemes
Last updated: 13 Oct 2026
Student applications on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) close on 31 Oct 2026 for every central scheme open right now. That covers 31 schemes run by ministries, UGC and AICTE. Your institute must then verify your form by 15 Nov 2026, so applying earaly gives it time to fix any problems.
Key dates for NSP 2026-27
| Step | Last date |
|---|---|
| Portal open for 2026-27 | From 1 Jun 2026 |
| Student application (fresh and renewal) | 31 Oct 2026 |
| Fixing defective applications | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Institute (L1) verification | 15 Nov 2026 |
| District / state / ministry (L2) verification | 30 Nov 2026 |
Source: scholarships.gov.in. Every scheme listed below shows the same closing dates.
What changed this year?
From 2026-27, you can apply for one merit-based scheme and one or more welfare-based schemes, if you’re eligible for each. Before this, you could hold only one NSP scholarship. The table below shows which type each scheme is.
Which schemes are open on NSP right now?
| Scheme | Run by | Type | Fresh / renewal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Wards Of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks | Ministry of Home Affairs | Merit | Fresh |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Central Armed Police Forces And Assam Rifles | Ministry of Home Affairs | Merit | Fresh |
| AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Degree) | All India Council For Technical Education | Welfare | Fresh |
| PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme For Jammu Kashmir And Ladakh | All India Council For Technical Education | Merit | Renewal only |
| AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Degree) | All India Council For Technical Education | Merit | Fresh |
| AICTE – Pragati Scholarship Scheme For Girl Students (Technical Diploma) | All India Council For Technical Education | Merit | Fresh |
| AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student (Technical Diploma) | All India Council For Technical Education | Welfare | Fresh |
| AICTE – Saksham Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student (Technical Degree) | All India Council For Technical Education | Welfare | Fresh |
| AICTE – Swanath Scholarship Scheme (Technical Diploma) | All India Council For Technical Education | Welfare | Fresh |
| National Scholarship For Post Graduate Studies | UGC | Merit | Fresh |
| Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme For NER | UGC | Merit | Fresh |
| Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Post Matric | Ministry of Labour & Employment | Welfare | Fresh |
| Financial Assistance For Education To The Wards Of Beedi/Cine/Iomc/Lsdm- Pre Matric | Ministry of Labour & Employment | Welfare | Fresh |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In Schools For OBC, EBC And DNT Students | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment(Backward Classes) | Merit | Renewal only |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme Of Top Class Education In College For OBC, EBC And DNT Students | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment(Backward Classes) | Merit | Fresh |
| National Renewable Energy Fellowship Scheme | Ministry of New And Renewable Energy | Merit | Fresh |
| Stipend Scheme For Under Graduate And Post Graduate Studies In Indian Statistical Institute-Kolkata | Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation | Merit | Fresh |
| Icar National Talent Scholarship(Nts-Ug) | Department of Agriculture Research and Education | Merit | Fresh |
| Icar Post Graduate Scholarship(Pgs) | Department of Agriculture Research and Education | Merit | Fresh |
| Icar National Talent Scholarship(Nts-Pg) | Department of Agriculture Research and Education | Merit | Fresh |
| Icar Junior Research Fellowships(Jrf) And Senior Research Fellowships(Srf) | Department of Agriculture Research and Education | Merit | Fresh |
| Central Sector Scholarship Of Top Class Education For SC Students | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | Merit | Fresh |
| Free Coaching For Scs OBCs And Beneficiaries Of PM Cares Children Scheme | Department of Social Justice & Empowerment | Welfare | Fresh |
| Pre Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Welfare | Fresh |
| Post Matric Scholarship For Students With Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Welfare | Fresh |
| Scholarship For Top Class Education For Students With Disabilities | Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities | Welfare | Fresh |
| National Means Cum Merit Scholarship | Department of School Education & Literacy | Merit | Fresh |
| PM-USP – Central Sector Scheme Of Scholarship For College And University Students (CSSS) | Department of Higher Education | Merit | Renewal only |
| National Fellowship And Scholarship For Higher Education Of ST Students – Scholarship (Formally Top Class Education For Schedule Tribe Students) | Ministry of Tribal Affairs | Merit | Fresh |
| Financial Support To The Students Of NER For Higher Professional Courses(NEC Merit Scholarship) | North Eastern Council(NEC),DoNER | Merit | Renewal only |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme For Ministry Of Railways | Ministry of Railways (Railway Board) | Merit | Fresh |
“Renewal only” means the scheme is taking renewals from current scholars, not fresh applications, this year. Amounts and eligibility differ for each scheme. Open the scheme’s guidelines on NSP before you apply. We haven’t copied amounts here, because some schemes update them every year.
How do I apply on NSP?
- Go to scholarships.gov.in and complete One-Time Registration (OTR). You need OTR before any application.
- Log in under “Students” → “Apply for Scholarship”.
- Choose “Apply Fresh” (or “Renewal”), pick the scheme and fill in the form.
- Upload the documents the scheme asks for, then submit by 31 Oct.
- Tell your institute’s nodal officer you’ve applied. Your form needs their verification by 15 Nov.
- Track the status by logging in again.
Students with disabilities: NSP asks you to log in to the UDID portal first and consent to share your UDID details. Without this, you can’t submit the form.
Need help applying? Common Service Centres (CSCs) can fill in the form for a small fee. Find one at locator.csccloud.in.
Checklist before you submit
- ☐ OTR done, and your name matches your Aadhaar
- ☐ Bank account seeded with Aadhaar for DBT (you can check on NPCI’s BASE platform)
- ☐ Mark sheets, income certificate and category certificate, as the scheme asks
- ☐ Only one merit-based scheme chosen
- ☐ Institute told and verification followed up before 15 Nov
FAQs
What is the NSP last date for 2026-27? 31 Oct 2026 for student applications in all central schemes currently open. Institute verification closes on 15 Nov and L2 verification on 30 Nov 2026.
Has the NSP deadline been extended? The Ministry of Education extended the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship (NMMSS) deadline to 31 Oct 2026 (PIB). No further extension has been announced. We’ll update this page if one is.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship on NSP? Yes, from 2026-27. You can apply for one merit-based scheme plus one or more welfare-based schemes, if you’re eligible.
Is OTR compulsory? Yes. You need One-Time Registration before you can apply for any scheme.
Are state scholarships also due on 31 Oct? Not necessarily. State scheme dates vary, so check your state’s scheme listing on NSP.
Official links
Stay safe: NSP is free to apply. Nobody can “sanction” a scholarship for a fee. Use only scholarships.gov.in, and never share your OTP.
What’s next
- 31 Oct: student deadline · 15 Nov: institute verification · 30 Nov: final verification
- We’ll update this page if NSP extends any date.
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