NSP Scholarship Portal Closed but Payment Pending – What Students Should Know in 2026

Introduction

Every year, thousands of students apply through the NSP Scholarship Portal Closed but Payment Pending phase and get confused when the portal shuts down but the scholarship amount is still not credited.

If you are seeing the message “Portal Closed” but your payment status shows “Pending” or “Under Process,” don’t panic. This situation is common and usually part of the standard scholarship disbursement cycle under the National Scholarship Portal.

In this detailed guide, you will understand:

• Why the NSP portal closes before payment

• Whether your scholarship is safe

• How to check PFMS payment status

• What steps to take if payment is delayed

• Official links for complaint and tracking

Why Is NSP Scholarship Portal Closed but Payment Pending?

The National Scholarship Portal closes applications after the final verification and sanction phase. However, payment disbursement continues in the background.

Here are the main reasons:

1. Academic Session Closure

Once verification from institutes and state nodal officers is completed, the portal closes to new edits.

2. Payment File Sent to PFMS

After approval, the payment file is transferred to Public Financial Management System for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

3. Batch-wise Disbursement

Scholarship payments are processed in batches, not individually.

4. Bank Verification Delays

If Aadhaar seeding or account validation is pending, your status may show “Payment Pending.”

So if your status says:

• “Approved”

• “Sent to PFMS”

• “Under Process”

It usually means payment is in the pipeline.

How to Check NSP Scholarship Payment Status

If your NSP Scholarship Portal Closed but Payment Pending issue continues, follow these steps:

Step 1: Check NSP Status

Visit:https://scholarships.gov.in

Login and check your application status.

Step 2: Track PFMS Payment Status

Visit:https://pfms.nic.in

Click “Track NSP Payments” and enter your bank account number or NSP Application ID.

Step 3: Bank Account Verification

Make sure:

• Aadhaar is linked

• Account is active

• No freeze or KYC pending

Is Your Scholarship Cancelled If Portal Is Closed?

No.

Portal closure does NOT mean cancellation.

If your application status shows:

• Verified by Institute

• Verified by State

• Approved

Then your payment is safe unless:

• Bank account is invalid

• Aadhaar mismatch

• Documents found incorrect

Expected Timeline After Portal Closure

Typically:

Stage	Expected Time
Institute Verification	1–2 months
State Verification	1 month
PFMS Processing	2–4 weeks
Bank Credit	3–7 working days

In some cases, payment may take 30–60 days after portal closure.

What To Do If Payment Is Still Pending?

If your NSP Scholarship Portal Closed but Payment Pending status remains unchanged:

1. Contact Institute Nodal Officer

First confirmation should be from your college scholarship department.

2. Raise Grievance on NSP

Official grievance link:https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/complaintPage

3. Contact PFMS Helpdesk

Official PFMS contact page:https://pfms.nic.in/Home/ContactUs

4. Email NSP Support

Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

Keep your:

• Application ID

• Aadhaar number

• Bank detailsReady before contacting.

Common Reasons for Delay in NSP Payment

• Aadhaar not seeded with bank

• Bank account frozen

• Name mismatch

• Technical DBT failure

• State budget release delay

Always verify your bank KYC status.