Archive · 11 Oct 2026
NSP Scholarship Renewals Open, Applications Due October 31
The National Scholarship Portal is open for scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic year.
Students can apply for eligible scholarships or renew certain scholarships they already receive.
Applications are due by October 31, 2026.
Schools and institutes must check applications by November 15, and another check must be completed by November 30.
Before applying, students need to complete One Time Registration using Aadhaar or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
Students renewing the PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship generally need enough marks and attendance and must continue in a regular course at a recognised institution.
Applicants should check their details and provide requested documents.
Students who need help can use a Common Service Centre for a charge of Rs 30.
Approved scholarship money is sent to the student's bank account.
The National Scholarship Portal is accepting 2026-27 applications and renewals for the PM-USP Central Sector Scheme and the PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.
Students must submit applications by October 31, 2026; institute verification is due November 15 and Level 2 verification November 30.
Applicants must complete One Time Registration using Aadhaar or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID before applying.
Renewal applicants for the PM-USP Central Sector Scheme generally need at least 50% marks, 75% attendance and continued enrolment in a regular course at a recognised institution.
Scholarship amounts depend on course and study level; approved payments are transferred to eligible students’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.
- Who
- Students applying for or renewing eligible National Scholarship Portal scholarships, including applicants to the two PM-USP schemes.
- What
- The portal is accepting 2026-27 scholarship applications and renewals.
- When
- The portal opened June 1, 2026; student applications are due October 31, institute verification November 15, and Level 2 verification November 30.
- Where
- Online through the National Scholarship Portal; Common Service Centres also provide application assistance.
- Why
- Eligible students can apply for or renew scholarships to receive financial assistance for higher education.
- Portal opening date
- June 1, 2026
- Student application deadline
- October 31, 2026
- Institute verification deadline
- November 15, 2026
- Level 2 verification deadline
- November 30, 2026
- One Time Registration
- Mandatory before applying; can be generated using Aadhaar or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID.
- PM-USP CSSS renewal criteria
- Generally at least 50% marks in the previous year's examination, 75% attendance, and continued study in a regular course at a recognised institution.
- Common Service Centre charge
- Rs 30 per candidate for registration and application filing.
- Payment method
- Approved amounts, which vary by course and study level, are transferred to eligible students' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer.
