Rejected Due to “Not Eligible” on NSP Scholarship – What It Really Means & How to Fix It
- sangharshhhbhalera
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Introduction
Many students panic when their NSP scholarship status shows “Rejected Due to Not Eligible”. This rejection message does not always mean permanent disqualification. In most cases, it indicates a mismatch between your details and the official NSP eligibility criteria.
This guide explains:
What “Not Eligible” on NSP really means
The exact reasons behind rejection
Scholarship-wise eligibility rules
How to correct mistakes and reapply successfully
What Does “Rejected Due to Not Eligible” on NSP Mean
When NSP shows Rejected Due to Not Eligible, it means:
Your application does not meet eligibility conditions set by the scholarship scheme
OR your submitted details do not match official records
OR documents failed automated or manual verification
This status can appear at:
Institute Verification
District / State Verification
Ministry Level Verification
Major Reasons for “Rejected Due to Not Eligible” on NSP
Rejected Due to Not Eligible on NSP Because of Income Criteria
Each NSP scholarship has a maximum income limit.
Scholarship Type | Income Limit |
Pre-Matric | ₹1,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
Post-Matric | ₹2,00,000 – ₹2,50,000 |
Central Sector | ₹4,50,000 |
Minority Scholarships | ₹2,00,000 |
If your income certificate exceeds the limit, your NSP application is rejected.
Course or Class Not Covered Under Scheme
Your course must be listed under the selected scholarship.
Common mistakes:
Diploma students applying under Degree schemes
General category students applying for reserved schemes
Private institute not approved on NSP
Category or Caste Mismatch
Rejected Due to Not Eligible on NSP often happens when:
Caste certificate is missing
Category selected incorrectly
Certificate issued by unauthorized authority
Academic Qualification Not Matching
Minimum marks required:
Pre-Matric: Passing previous class
Post-Matric: 50% marks (varies by scheme)
Renewal: Promotion to next class mandatory
Failing or gap year can cause rejection.
Aadhaar / Bank / KYC Issues
Even if eligibility is correct, rejection occurs due to:
Aadhaar not linked with bank
NPCI DBT inactive
Name mismatch in Aadhaar and NSP
How to Check the Exact Reason for “Not Eligible” on NSP
Follow these steps:
Visit official NSP portalhttps://scholarships.gov.in
Login using Application ID
Open “Check Status”
Click “View Rejection Reason”
Download or note the remarks mentioned by the authority.
Can You Fix “Rejected Due to Not Eligible” on NSP?
Yes, In These Cases:
✔ Wrong income certificate uploaded✔ Incorrect category selected✔ Bank or Aadhaar error✔ Document upload mistake
No, In These Cases:
✘ Income genuinely exceeds limit✘ Course not covered✘ Scheme selected wrongly
How to Correct and Reapply After Rejection
Step-by-Step Solution
Collect correct documents
Verify eligibility criteria carefully
Apply again as Fresh Application (if allowed)
Choose correct scheme
Upload updated certificates
Official Eligibility Pages (Important Links)
NSP Official Portalhttps://scholarships.gov.in
Scheme Guidelines PDFhttps://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines
Ministry of Educationhttps://www.education.gov.in
NSP Helpdeskhttps://scholarships.gov.in/helpdesk
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ Schema Eligible)
Q1. Is “Rejected Due to Not Eligible” permanent?
No. If rejection is due to document or data error, it can be corrected.
Q2. Can I appeal against NSP rejection?
NSP does not provide appeal, but correction and fresh application may be allowed.
Q3. Will I get scholarship next year if rejected?
Yes, if eligibility criteria are met next year.
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