The NSP Pre-Matric Post Matric Scholarship 2025 cycle is a centralised gateway for students from disadvantaged communities to gain government scholarship support for school and higher secondary or post-school studies. The National Scholarship Portal – NSP 2.0 hosts multiple centrally-sponsored and ministry schemes Pre-Matric for school students and Post-Matric for higher secondary and beyond and acts as the single-window application, verification and DBT payment platform for the academic year 2025–26. The portal for AY 2025-26 is open and states or UTs have been invited to register beneficiaries and verify applications online. If you plan to apply for the NSP Pre-Matric Post Matric Scholarship 2025 it helps to know the eligibility ceilings, benefit amounts, document checklist and the step-by-step One-Time Registration (OTR) apply flow on NSP. Deadlines vary by scheme and state: many departments updated or extended submission windows for 2025-26 so always confirm dates for your specific scheme or state before submitting.
Eligibility criteria
Students should check the exact scheme – SC / ST / OBC / Minorities / Disability they are applying under. General points for the NSP Pre-Matric Post Matric Scholarship 2025:
- For Pre-Matric School students in classes I–X or IX–X depending on scheme rules; parental/guardian income ceilings apply (varies by scheme but commonly ₹2.5 lakh p.a. for several central schemes).
- For Post-Matric Students studying at/above Class XI, including college, vocational and professional courses; different income caps apply (often higher than pre-matric; check scheme guidelines).
- The student must be enrolled in a recognized school/college and institute verification is mandatory on NSP.
Online application process
Follow these practical steps to apply for the NSP Pre-Matric Post Matric Scholarship 2025:
- Complete One-Time Registration on official website of NSP scholarships.gov.in then Create your account using Aadhaar or Bank or School details.
- Log in to the NSP portal click on Apply for Scholarship select the correct scholarship – Pre-Matric / Post-Matric and the beneficiary category.
- Fill your personal details, parental income and course/school details. Choose – Fresh or – Renewal.
- Upload required documents only if asked by the scheme – many NSP central schemes do not require documents at application stage verification is done by the institute/state.
- Submit and note the application ID. Track status via NSP dashboard institute and district nodal officers will verify the application.
Benefits
Below is a representative table — amounts and allowances differ by scheme (SC/ST/OBC/Minority) and by whether the student is a day-scholar or hosteller. Check scheme PDF for exact figures for your category.
| Scheme component | Typical amount / remarks |
|---|---|
| Pre-Matric (ST example) | Day scholar rs 225/month Hosteller rs 525/month (paid for 10 months). |
| Post-Matric (ST example) | Tuition fees + maintenance allowance ranging roughly rs 230–rs 1,200/month depending on course. |
| Income ceiling (common central norms) | Pre-Matric often up to rs 2.5 lakh p.a.; Post-Matric may allow higher ceilings – scheme specific. |
Documents & Fees required
- Documents commonly requested your Aadhaar/Enrollment ID, income certificate, bank details (passbook), caste/ disability certificate (if applicable), fee receipt, bonafide/attendance certificate.
- Application fee by Generally NIL for NSP central schemes; confirm for specific state portals.
Important Dates to remember
Dates vary by scheme and state. For AY 2025-26 many NSP deadlines were set between June and October and several schemes/departments extended submission dates into November–December 2025 — verify your scheme’s final date on NSP before applying.
| Event | Typical 2025-26 window (example) |
|---|---|
| Portal open for AY 2025-26 | Portal announced open — students can register and apply on NSP. |
| Application start | Often from June (varies by scheme/state). |
| Application last date | Varies: many schemes had deadlines 15 December 2025 |
Official links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification / Announcements (NSP) | https://scholarships.gov.in/ViewMoreAnnouncement |
| Apply Online (NSP Students Portal – OTR & Apply) | https://scholarships.gov.in/Students |
| NSP Official Home / Schemes list | https://scholarships.gov.in/All-Scholarships |