NSP Scholarship 2026-27: Last Date to Apply is 31 October, Here’s What to Know

Students planning to apply for central and state scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for 2026-27 have until 31 October 2026 to submit their applications at scholarships.gov.in.

Key deadlines to note

While the main NSP portal closes on 31 October, some individual schemes have earlier cut-offs — the PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS) closes on 30 September 2026, and schemes like the Cummins “Nurturing Brilliance” scholarship and Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM) 2026-27 also close around the same date. Students should check their specific scheme’s deadline rather than assuming the general 31 October date applies to all.

Before you apply

First-time applicants need to complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the portal before filling out the scholarship application itself. Given that the portal typically sees heavy traffic closer to the deadline, it’s advisable to register and apply well in advance rather than waiting for the last few days.

Always verify current deadlines and eligibility on the official portal, scholarships.gov.in, before applying. Source: Buddy4Study, Shiksha, Indian Pay Calculator.