List of All Central & State Scholarships on NSP 2026

Introduction: What Are Central & State Scholarships on NSP 2026

The Central & State Scholarships on NSP 2026 are government-funded financial aid programs listed on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — the official one-stop platform for scholarship applications by Central ministries and State governments in India. These scholarships help students from Class 1 up to PhD level with financial support based on category, merit, and income.

Why You Must Apply Through NSP 2026

Students across India use the NSP portal to apply for scholarships, upload documents, check status, and receive direct benefit transfers to bank accounts via PFMS.  The online system avoids middlemen and ensures transparency.

Central Scholarships on NSP 2026

Below is the up-to-date list of Central Government Scholarships on NSP 2026 available for students from various categories and education levels (school, college, technical, and higher studies):

Centrally Sponsored & Central Sector Schemes

1. Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College & University Students – for meritorious college/university students from low-income families.

2. Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students – SC students post class 10.

3. Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students – Scholarship support for ST students.

4. Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Minority Scholarships – for Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi students.

5. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship for Professional & Technical Courses – financial aid in professional courses.

6. Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme – for students from North Eastern Region.

7. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Schemes – for CAPF, APS, RPF/RPSF children, and police martyrs’ wards.

8. Post-Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities – for students with benchmark disabilities.

9. Swanath Scholarship Scheme – for diploma students.

10. Financial Assistance for Wards of Mining & Cine Workers – under Labour & Employment Ministry.

State Scholarships Available on NSP 2026

Every State Government in India also uploads welfare scholarships for its own domicile students on NSP. These include pre-matric, post-matric, and specific category scholarships:

Examples of Major State Scholarships on NSP

• Pre & Post-Matric Scholarships (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) – by various states.

• State Meritorious Scholarships – merit-based financial support. (Some states may also have additional awards – check the NSP portal based on your state tag.)

How to Apply (Step-By-Step)

1. Visit the NSP portal: https://scholarships.gov.in <small>(Direct Link)</small>

2. Create One-Time Registration (OTR) if first time applicant.

3. Log in and select your eligible Central/State Scholarship.

4. Upload documents like Aadhar, bank passbook, income certificate, marksheet, bonafide student certificate.

5. Submit before the deadline and track application status on dashboard.

Scholarship Deadlines (2026)

Here are tentative dates (subject to official NSP calendar updates):

Scholarship Category	Apply By (Approx)
Pre-Matric	Dec 2025
Post-Matric	Jan 2026
Higher Education	Feb 2026

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1: What is NSP?NSP (National Scholarship Portal) is an integrated platform for scholarships by Central and State Governments.

Q2: Who can apply?Students from class 1 to PhD level across India, based on individual scheme eligibility.

Q3: Where to apply?Apply directly on scholarships.gov.in.