Students applying under the PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) and the PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh can submit their renewal applications online. Applicants must also complete One Time Registration (OTR) before applying. NSP Scholarship 2026-27: The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is open for the academic year 2026-27, allowing eligible students to apply for scholarships and renew their existing applications. The last date for student applications is October 31, 2026, while institute verification must be completed by November 15. The deadline for Level 2 (L2) verification is November 30, 2026.
One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for scholarship applications on NSP. It provides a unique number valid throughout a student’s academic career and can be generated using Aadhaar or an Aadhaar Enrolment ID (EID). Students can locate their nearest centre through the CSC locator website.
Scholarship services are also available at Common Service Centres (CSCs) for a total charge of Rs 30 per candidate, including registration and application filing.
