NSP Scholarship Still Pending After Months – Is This Normal

Introduction

If your NSP Scholarship is still pending after months, you are not alone. Thousands of students across India face long delays every year even after application verification or approval. This detailed guide explains whether this delay is normal, the exact reasons behind it, and what you should do next to speed up the process.

Is It Normal If NSP Scholarship Is Still Pending After Months

Yes, in many cases, it is normal for an NSP Scholarship to remain pending for several months. The National Scholarship Portal follows a multi-stage verification and fund-release process involving institutes, state authorities, ministries, and PFMS. Any delay at one level can pause the entire payment cycle.

However, the delay should not be ignored if it exceeds the usual timeline for your scheme.

Why NSP Scholarship Still Pending After Months? (Main Reasons)

1. Institute or State Verification Delay

Your application must be verified by:

• Educational Institute

• District/State Nodal Officer

• Concerned Ministry

If any authority delays verification, your NSP scholarship will remain pending.

2. PFMS Payment Processing Issues

Even after approval, payment is processed through PFMS (Public Financial Management System). PFMS may show statuses like:

• Under Process

• Pending at Bank

• Beneficiary Validation Failed

These checks can take weeks or months.

3. Bank Account or Aadhaar Mismatch

Common issues include:

• Aadhaar not seeded with bank account

• Inactive bank account

• Incorrect IFSC code

Any mismatch can stop payment release.

4. State or Central Fund Availability

Scholarship funds are released in phases. If your state or scheme funds are not released yet, your NSP scholarship may stay pending after months.

5. High Volume of Applications

During peak academic years, lakhs of applications are processed simultaneously, slowing down approvals and payments.

How Long Does NSP Scholarship Usually Take

Stage	Expected Time
Application Verification	30–90 days
Ministry Approval	15–45 days
PFMS Payment Processing	7–30 days
Bank Credit	2–7 days

If your NSP scholarship is still pending after months beyond these timelines, action is recommended.

How to Check NSP Scholarship Pending Status Correctly

1. Visit National Scholarship Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in

2. Login using Application ID and password

3. Click on “Check Your Status”

4. Note the exact stage where it is pending

Also check PFMS status: https://pfms.nic.in

What To Do If NSP Scholarship Is Still Pending After Months

Step 1: Verify Bank & Aadhaar Linking

Confirm Aadhaar is linked to your active bank account at your bank branch.

Step 2: Contact Institute Nodal Officer

Ask whether verification is completed and forwarded.

Step 3: Raise Grievance on NSP Portal

Use the grievance section: https://scholarships.gov.in/public/grievance

Step 4: Track PFMS Payment Status

Check beneficiary validation and payment status on PFMS portal.

Step 5: Email or Call NSP Helpdesk

• Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in

• Phone: 0120-6619540

When Should You Worry About NSP Scholarship Delay

You should take action if:

• Status shows “Approved” for over 3 months

• PFMS shows “Rejected” or “Validation Failed”

• No payment after fund release notification

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1. Is NSP scholarship delay common?

Yes, delays of 2–6 months are common due to verification and fund release cycles.

Q2. Can I lose my scholarship due to delay?

No, if approved, payment is usually released once issues are resolved.

Q3. Does PFMS under process mean money is coming?

Yes, it indicates payment is in progress but not yet credited.