What Does “Application Sent Back” Mean in NSP Portal
- sangharshhhbhalera
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Introduction
If your NSP status shows Application Sent Back, don’t panic. This is one of the most common statuses on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and it does not mean rejection. It simply means that your application was reviewed by an authority and returned to you for correction or clarification.
In this guide, you’ll understand:
The exact meaning of Application Sent Back in NSP Portal
Who sends the application back
Common reasons behind this status
Step-by-step process to fix and resubmit
What happens if you don’t take action
This article is written to help students resolve the issue quickly and avoid delays in scholarship payment.
What Exactly Does “Application Sent Back” Mean in NSP Portal
On the NSP Portal, the status Application Sent Back means:
Your application is still active, but processing is paused until you make the required changes and resubmit it.
This status usually appears before final verification or payment.
Who Can Send Back an NSP Application
Your NSP application can be sent back by any of the following authorities:
1. Institute Verification Officer
Checks admission details
Verifies course, institute, and enrollment
2. District/State Verification Authority
Verifies domicile, caste, income
Cross-checks state records
3. Ministry-Level Verification
Final review before sanction
Matches Aadhaar and bank details
If any authority finds an issue, the Application Sent Back status is triggered.
Common Reasons Why NSP Application Is Sent Back
Incorrect Personal Details
Name mismatch with Aadhaar
Wrong gender or date of birth
Bank Account Errors
Inactive bank account
Name mismatch with bank records
Incorrect IFSC code
Document-Related Issues
Blurry or unreadable documents
Wrong document uploaded
Income or caste certificate expired
Academic Mismatch
Course details not matching institute records
Admission not confirmed by institute
Technical or Formatting Errors
Incomplete form submission
Missing mandatory fields
All these issues lead to Application Sent Back in NSP Portal.
How to Check the Reason for “Application Sent Back” Status
Follow these steps:
Login using your Application ID and password
Go to Check Your Status
Click on View Reverted Application
Read the remarks provided by the authority
The remarks clearly explain why your NSP application was sent back.
What To Do After Application Is Sent Back in NSP Portal
Step 1: Carefully Read Remarks
Do not rush. Understand exactly what correction is required.
Step 2: Edit Application
Correct the mentioned details
Upload fresh, clear documents
Step 3: Recheck Everything
Ensure name, Aadhaar, bank, and documents match perfectly.
Step 4: Resubmit Application
Submit before the correction deadline mentioned on NSP.
Once resubmitted, the status will change and verification resumes.
What Happens If You Don’t Correct the Sent Back Application
If you ignore the Application Sent Back status:
Your application may be rejected
Scholarship amount will not be credited
You may miss the academic year’s benefit
Always act quickly after the application is sent back.
Is “Application Sent Back” a Bad Sign?
No. In fact, it is a second chance.
Many students who successfully receive NSP scholarships had their application sent back once or twice before approval. Correct submission usually leads to successful verification.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1:Is Application Sent Back the same as Rejected?
No. Rejected means final denial. Sent back means correction required.
Q2:Can I resubmit multiple times?
Yes, if the portal allows editing within the deadline.
Q3:Will my scholarship be delayed?
Yes, but only until corrections are verified.
Q4:Can I contact NSP support?
Yes. Use the official helpdesk.
Official NSP Links (CTA)
NSP Official Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
NSP Application Status: https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
NSP Helpdesk: https://scholarships.gov.in/public/ContactUs
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