Student User Manual

USER MANUAL FOR STUDENTS

NSP WEB PORTAL

National Scholarships Portal 1

Student User Manual

Table of Contents

1 System Overview ................................................................................................................. 3

1.1 Pre-requisite .................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 FAQs.............................................................................................................................. 4

2 Student Modules.................................................................................................................. 6

2.1 One Time Registration .................................................................................................... 6

2.1.1. General Instructions ............................................................................................... 9

2.1.2. Register Mobile Number....................................................................................... 11

2.1.3. eKYC Update ........................................................................................................ 12

2.1.4. Finish ................................................................................................................... 16

2.2 Login ........................................................................................................................... 17

2.3 My Applications ........................................................................................................... 19

2.3.1. Apply Fresh .......................................................................................................... 20

2.3.2. My Application ..................................................................................................... 22

2.4 Withdraw Application ................................................................................................... 42

2.5 My Profile .................................................................................................................... 48

2.6 Helpdesk...................................................................................................................... 48

2.7 Announcements ........................................................................................................... 49

2.8 FAQs............................................................................................................................ 51

National Scholarships Portal 2

 Student User Manual

1 System Overview
The NSP web portal is divided into various modules, the following modules will be accessible
to the Student User –
➢ Authentication
➢ My Profile
➢ My Applications
➢ Fill Application
➢ Withdraw Application
➢ Revoke Application
➢ Renew Application

1.1 Pre-requisite

To start the application process, students should have the following items ready. Please note
that not all the details mentioned below are mandatory. Document requirements vary by
scheme, so check your specific scheme details to know which documents are mandatory for
your application.

1. Android based active mobile number

2. Your basic details like –
a. Name
b. Gender
c. Date of Birth
d. Father’s Name
e. Mother’s Name
f. Domicile State
3. School/ Insitute enrolment number
4. Class 10th details such as –
a. 10th class roll no
b. 10th class percentage
c. 10th class marksheet (If applicable)
5. Class 12th details such as –
a. 12th class roll no
b. 12th class percentage
c. 12th class marksheet (If applicable)
6. Competitive exam details such as –
a. Competivite exam name (If qualified)
b. Competivite exam roll no (If any)
c. Competivite exam year (If any)
7. Ration Card/ PPPID Details
8. UDID No (In case of disability)
9. Complete Address

National Scholarships Portal 3

 Student User Manual

10. Domicile Cerificates (If applicable)

11. Aadhaar details such as –
a. Aadhaar number
b. Mobile number linked with Aadhaar
c. Aadhaar Card (If applicable)
d. NPCI Seeding status (desired)
12. If you don't have an Aadhaar
a. Active mobile number
b. Aadhaar enrolment slip or Parent's/Legal Guardian’s Aadhaar (in case
c. student is minor)
d. Mobile number linked with EID or Parent's Aadhaar
e. NPCI Seeding status (desired)

1.2 FAQs

1. How do I apply for Scholarship?

First student has to Register on OTR in order to get OTR ID. Further the OTR must be used
to Login on NSP Application Form module.

Student's demographic details and photograph will be automatically fetched form OTR.

2. How do I update my demographic details?

For change in demographic details student must first update their Aadhaar details. These
changes will be reflected in student's OTR profile through fresh eKYC. After updation in
NSP OTR, details will be reflected in NSP Application Form.

3. How do I change my Domicile State?

If you have already applied for an application then you will not be able to change your
domicile state unless you withdraw your application. Please note all of your applications
(Scholarship/ incentive) must be withdrawn. If you have even one active application, you
will not be able to change your Domicile state. Additionally, you can not withdraw your
application if the application has been approved by L2 (Nodal officer) or if the scholarship
payment has been released.

To know how to withdraw an application, please refer to Section 2.4 Withdraw

Application.

4. How can I change my Scholarship Category once my application is submitted?

You cannot change your scholarship category once your application is submitted. To
change your scholarship category, you will have to withdraw your incorrect application

National Scholarships Portal 4

Student User Manual

and apply again with ‘Apply Fresh’ for a new application.

To know how to apply fresh for an application, please refer to Section 2.3.1 Apply Fresh.

To know how to withdraw an application, please refer to Section 2.4 Withdraw

Application.

5. When can I withdraw my application?

You can withdraw your application at any time during the application process. Please note
that you will not be able to withdraw your application if any of the following conditions
are met –

1. If the application has been approved by L2 (Nodal officer)

2. If the scholarship payment has been released.

To know how to withdraw an application, please refer to Section 2.4 Withdraw

Application.

6. Can I enable my application again after withdrawing?

Yes, you can enable your application again after withdrawing. To do so, go to ‘My
Applications’ page and click on the ‘Revoke Application’ button for the desired
application.

Please note that you cannot revoke your scholarship application if you fail the following
conditions –

1. You already have another active scholarship application and want to revoke another
scholarship application.
2. Application Dates has been closed.
3. If the domicile state of the withdrawn application is different from your current active
application (if any).

7. How can I apply for multiple scholarships?

You cannot apply for multiple scholarships. You can only apply for one scholarship at a
time. In order to change your scholarship scheme, you will have to withdraw your current
scholarship application first. Please note that you will not be able to withdraw your
application if any of the following conditions are met –

1. If the application has been approved by L2 (Nodal officer)

2. If the scholarship payment has been released.

To know how to withdraw an application, please refer to Section 2.4 Withdraw

National Scholarships Portal 5

 Student User Manual

Application.

8. How can I apply for multiple incentives?

You can apply for multiple incentives from the ‘Apply Fresh’ page. Click on ‘Apply Fresh’
and select ‘Incentive’ from the Application Type dropdown menu. There is no limit to the
number of incentives you can apply for.

To know how to apply fresh for an application, please refer to Section 2.3.1 Apply Fresh.

2 Student Modules
The users will be able to view the login page when they enter the URL and hit Enter in case they
are not logged in. All the major modules for the user are described below:

2.1 One Time Registration

Users will be able to register themselves into the portal using OTR. They will be able to access
the same using the following steps as shown in Fig 2.1 (a), Fig 2.1 (b) and Fig 2.1 (c).

National Scholarships Portal 6

Student User Manual

Click here to
proceed with One
time registration

Fig 2.1 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 7

Student User Manual

Click here to
proceed with One
time registration

Fig 2.1 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 8

Student User Manual

Click here to
proceed with One
time registration

Fig 2.1 (c)

Then students will be able to register into to Portal using ‘Register yourself’ link from the Login
Page. Only Students will be able to register into the Portal.

There will be following steps for user to register themselves –

• General Instructions
• Register Mobile Number
• eKYC Update
• Finish

2.1.1. General Instructions

This will be the first step for registration. The Page will look as shown in Fig 2.1.1 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 9

Student User Manual

Click here to Login/

Register/ Change
Mobile no.

Check all the

boxes to
proceed further

Click here to go
to next step
Click here to go back
to login page

National Scholarships Portal 10

Student User Manual

Fig 2.1.1 (a)

2.1.2. Register Mobile Number

This will be the second step for registration. The Page will look as shown in Fig 2.1.2 (a)

Click here after

entering Mobile No
to get OTP

Enter OTP here

Refresh to get new

Captcha

Enter Captcha here

After filling all the

details, click here to
go to the next step

Click here to go to
the previous step

National Scholarships Portal 11

Student User Manual

Fig 2.1.2 (a)

2.1.3. eKYC Update

This will be the third step for registration. Users will have 3 options to complete the eKYC
Step.

‘I have an Aadhaar’ option will look as shown in Fig 2.1.3 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 12

Student User Manual

Select any of the 3

options to
Enter student’s aadhaar complete the step
number and click on ‘Get
OTP’ to receive OTP on
linked mobile no.

Enter OTP here

Refresh to get new

Captcha

Enter Captcha here

After filling all the

details, click here to
go to the next step
Click here to go to
the previous step

Fig 2.1.3 (a)

User will have another option as well i.e. ‘Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID)’ to complete the

National Scholarships Portal 13

Student User Manual

step. ‘Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID)’ option will look as shown in Fig 2.1.3 (b)

Select any of the 3

options to
complete the step

Enter EID of any 12

Digits (It must be
unique)

Enter Date and

Time of registration

Refresh to get new

Captcha

Enter Captcha here

After filling all the

details, click here to
go to the next step

Click here to go to
the previous step

Fig 2.1.3 (b)

User will have another option as well i.e. ‘Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID)’ to complete the
step. ‘Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID)’ option will look as shown in Fig 2.1.3 (c)

National Scholarships Portal 14

Student User Manual

Select any of the 3

options to
complete the step

Select any of the

options shown

Enter guardian’s
aadhaar number and
click on ‘Get OTP’ to
receive OTP on
linked mobile no.

Enter OTP

Refresh to get new

Captcha

Enter Captcha here

After filling all the

details, click here to
go to the next step

Click here to go to
the previous step

Fig 2.1.3 (c)

Once user fills all the details and clicks on verify from any of the 3 options above, they will be
able to fill their basic information as shown in Fig 2.1.3 (d)

National Scholarships Portal 15

 Student User Manual

Fill the basic

information. All
are mandatory

Check boxes to
proceed

After filling all the

details, click here to
go to the next step

Click here to go to
the previous step

Fig 2.1.3 (d)

2.1.4. Finish

Once user completes all the steps till eKYC update, there registration will be completed and

National Scholarships Portal 16

 Student User Manual

they will be able to view the Success page.

Finish page will look as shown in Fig 2.1.4 (a)

Copy the ID given

here for Login.

Fig 2.1.4 (a)

2.2 Login

The users will be able to login into the Web Portal from the Login page. The following roles

National Scholarships Portal 17

Student User Manual

will be able to access Login Page –

• All users

The user will be able to login using their registered credentials i.e. OTR and Date of Birth. The
OTR will also be sent to their registered email ID and Mobile number.

Login will look as shown in Fig 2.2 (a)

Click here to register

into the Portal

Enter OTR sent to

your mobile no.

s Click here to
retrieve your OTR

Enter Password

Click here to retrieve

your Password

Select Captcha Type

Refresh Captcha to
enter

Enter Captcha

Click here after

filling details to login

Fig 2.2 (a)

In case user logs in successfully, they will be able to view the confirmation Pop-up as shown
below in Fig 2.2 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 18

 Student User Manual

Fig 2.2 (b)

2.3 My Applications

Once user logs in, this will be the first page shown to them. Users will be able to view all their
applications from this page.

First time user, will be able to view the screen as shown below in Fig 2.3 (a)

Click here to apply

for a scholarship/
incentive

National Scholarships Portal 19

Student User Manual

Fig 2.3 (a)

Once user starts an application, they will be able to view those applications on this page.

My Applications page will look as shown in Fig 2.3 (b)

Click here to apply Click here to View

for a scholarship/ application options
incentive

Fig 2.3 (b)

2.3.1. Apply Fresh

Users will be able to Apply for a new application from this option.

The Apply Fresh option will look as shown in Fig 2.3.1 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 20

Student User Manual

Check the boxes

after reading the
Disclaimer

Click here if you

agree with the
TnCs

Fig 2.3.1 (a)

Once user clicks on ‘I Agree’ button, they will be able to proceed with their application.

National Scholarships Portal 21

Student User Manual

The page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.1 (b)

Select Domicile state.

Once selected, it
cannot be changed

Select the scholarship

category

Select the scholarship/

incentive. Only 1
scholarship can be
active at one time

Click here to Submit

Application

Fig 2.3.1 (b)

2.3.2. My Application

Once the application is submitted from Apply Fresh, it will be available on the My
Applications Listing Page.

My Application Page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 22

Student User Manual

Click here to
complete Application
process

2.3.2.1. Status

This is the first page which will be shown to the user after clicking on ‘Procced’ Button.
This is a read only page.

The page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.1 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 23

Student User Manual

Click here to expand/

collapse to view the
information

Click here to Fill

application form

Fig 2.3.2.1 (a)

2.3.2.2. Fill Application

User will be able to complete their application process from this option. User will have to
go through the following steps in order to fill the application form –

• General Information
• Academic Details
• Application Specific
• Scheme Available
• Scheme Specific Details
• Upload Document(s)

General Information

General Information page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 24

 Student User Manual

View your general

information
You can withdraw your
withdraw your
application anytime
from this option

View your personal

information

Enter your correct

details carefully

Fields marked in
Red are mandatory

Enter your permanent

Fields marked in
address carefully. Your
grey are optional
permanent state can only
be your domicile state. In
case you need to change
the state, you will have to
withdraw your current
application first.

Click here to save

Click here to save your details and
your details and go to next page.
continue on this page.

National Scholarships Portal 25

Student User Manual

Fig 2.3.2.2 (a)

Academic Details

This will be the next page after user successfully saves all the mandatory details in the
general information tab. The first Accordian will be for the Present Course/ Class Details.

Present Course/ Class Details will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 26

 Student User Manual

You can withdraw your

withdraw your
application anytime
from this option
Click here to select
your institute.

Enter all details

carefully. All Red
boxes are
mandatory.

Click on
Accordian to fill
the details

Click here to save

Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Click here to save

your details and
continueFig
on2.3.2.2
this page.
(b)

National Scholarships Portal 27

Student User Manual

When user clicks on the ‘Get Institute’ button, they will be able to search their institute
and select the same from the Get Institute page. The Student will have 3 options to search
their institute/ school. Students can select their institute from either of these options.
The following options will be available to the students to search their institute/ school –

• Search by Name
• Search by AISHE/ ITI (NCVT)
• Search by UDISE Code

Search by name will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (c)

Select either of the Search using

Select State/ District
option to get your your Institute/
to get your institute
institute/ School School name
Click on this
button to apply
search

Click on this button

after selecting a
institute/ school
from the list below

Select a institute/
school by click on
the radio button

Fig 2.3.2.2 (c)

User will also be able to search their institute using AISHE/ ITI (NCVT) Code.

Search by AISHE/ ITI (NCVT) will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (d)

National Scholarships Portal 28

Student User Manual

Enter your AISHE/ ITI

(NCVT) Code

Click on this
button to apply
search

Select a institute/
school by click on
the radio button

Click on this button

after selecting a
institute/ school
from the list

Fig 2.3.2.2 (d)

User will also be able to search their institute using UDISE Code.

Search by UDISE Code will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (e)

National Scholarships Portal 29

Student User Manual

Enter your UDISE

Code

Click on this
button to apply
search

Select a institute/
school by click on
the radio button

Click on this button

after selecting a
institute/ school
from the list

Fig 2.3.2.2 (e)

Once user selects an institute, it will be shown in the form which is shown in Fig 2.3.2.2
(b).

The second accordian is for the previous academic details. Previous Academic Details will
look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (f)

National Scholarships Portal 30

Student User Manual

Selected institute
is shown here

Enter all details

carefully. All Red
boxes are
mandatory.

Click here to save

your details and
continue on this page.
Click here to save
Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (f)

The third accordian is for the 10th Class details. 10th Class Details will look as shown in Fig
2.3.2.2 (g)

National Scholarships Portal 31

Student User Manual

Enter all details

carefully. All Red
boxes are
mandatory.

Click here to save

your details and
continue on this page.
Click here to save
Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (g)

The next accordian is for the 12th Class details. 12th Class Details will look as shown in Fig
2.3.2.2 (h)

National Scholarships Portal 32

Student User Manual

Enter all details

carefully. All Red
boxes are
mandatory.

Click here to save

Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Click here to save

your details and
continue on this page. Fig 2.3.2.2 (h)

The next accordian is for the Competitive Exam Details. Competitive Exam Details will
look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (i)

National Scholarships Portal 33

Student User Manual

Enter all details

carefully. All Red
boxes are
mandatory.

Click here to save

Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Click here to save

your details and
continue on this page. Fig 2.3.2.2 (i)

Application Specific

This will be the next page after user successfully saves all the mandatory details in the
Academic Details tab. This is dependent on the Domicile state of the student. If details
are required then the page as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (j) will be shown to the student. If
there are no specific application details required for the student’s domicile state then
they will be able redirected directly to the next tab i.e. Scheme Available.

The following popup will be shown if no application specific details are required. The pop
up will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (k)

National Scholarships Portal 34

Student User Manual

Enter Ration card

details

Click here to fetch data in

order to proceed

Enter UDID details

Click here to fetch data in

order to proceed

Click here to save

Click here to go back your details and
to the previous page go to next page.

Click here to save

your details and
continue on thisFig
page.
2.3.2.2 (j)

National Scholarships Portal 35

Student User Manual

Click here to go to the

next tab and continue Click here to go to the
with the application previous tab

Fig 2.3.2.2 (k)

Scheme Available

This will be the next page after user successfully saves all the mandatory details in the
Application specific tab. Only the schemes which the student is eligible for will be shown
on this page. The scheme’s eligibility will be dependent on the details provided by them.

The Scheme Availbale page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (l)

National Scholarships Portal 36

Student User Manual

Click here to save

Select a Scheme Click here to go back your details and
by click on the to the previous page go to next page.
radio button

Click here to save

your details and
continue on this page.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (l)

Scheme Specific Details

This will be the next page after user successfully selects a scheme from the Scheme
Available tab. This page is only required when the selected schemes any specific details.
This page is scheme dependent and does not necessarily shown for every scheme.

If no scheme specific details are required then the page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2
(m)

National Scholarships Portal 37

Student User Manual

Click here to go back Click here to go to

to the previous page the next page.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (m)

Upload Document(s)

This will be the next page after user successfully fills scheme specific details (if required)
or clicks on Next from the Scheme specific details page. User needs to upload all the
mandatory documents from this option.

Users will be able to do the Final Submission of the application from this page. Once
you make the final submission, you will not be able to make any further changes to
your application. In case of any wrong entry, you will have to withdraw your application
first and then apply fresh. This application can no longer be edited after final
submission.

Upload Document(s) will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (n)

National Scholarships Portal 38

Student User Manual

Click here to Upload

the document from
your device.

Uploading the
document is
mandatory.
Click here to go back
to the previous page

Final submit your

Click here to save application. You
your details and will not be able to
continue on this page. make any changes
after you do the
final submission.
Fig 2.3.2.2 (n)

After choosing a file, user will be able to view/ download the selected file from the upload
documents page. The page will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (o)

National Scholarships Portal 39

Student User Manual

View/ Download
the uploaded file

Click here to go back

to the previous page

Final submit your

Click here to save application. You
your details and will not be able to
continue on this page. make any changes
after you do the
final submission.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (o)

Final Submit

This will be the next popup after user successfully uploads all the required document(s).

Students need to give their confirmation for the Final Submission of their application
from this pop-up. Once the final submission is confirmed, students will not be able to
make any further changes to their application. In case of any wrong entry, they will
have to withdraw your application first and then apply fresh (in case of scholarships).
This application can no longer be edited after final submission.

The pop-up will look as shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (p)

National Scholarships Portal 40

Student User Manual

Go back to the
Give your confirmation Upload Document(s)
here by clicking on Yes page.
and your application
will be submitted for
approval.

Fig 2.3.2.2 (p)

Once the application is finally submitted, users will receive a confirmation popup as
shown in Fig 2.3.2.2 (q)

National Scholarships Portal 41

 Student User Manual

Fig 2.3.2.2 (q)

2.4 Withdraw Application

Students will be able to withdraw their application anytime they want. They will be able to
withdraw application once they have started it and need to change any field which is already
frozen. If user needs to change their Domicile state, Scholarship Category or Application Type,
they will have to withdraw their Scholarship application and Apply fresh. Withdraw application
option will be shown to the users when they click on ‘Submit/ Withdraw/ Revoke’ button of
any application from the My Applications Page. Students can only withdraw Active
applications.

Once user clicks on the ‘Submit/ Withdraw/ Revoke’ button as shown in Fig 2.4 (a), the user
will be able to view the Withdraw option as shown in Fig 2.4 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 42

Student User Manual

Click here to
withdraw application

Fig 2.4 (a)

National Scholarships Portal 43

Student User Manual

Click here to
withdraw application

Fig 2.4 (b)

Once user clicks on the ‘Withdraw Application’ option from the Left Menu, they will be able
to view the Withdraw application page as shown in Fig 2.4 (c)

National Scholarships Portal 44

Student User Manual

Student needs to
select a reason for
withdrawal from this
option.

Click on this button

to Withdraw the
Application after
selecting a reason.

Fig 2.4 (c)

User needs to select a reason among the following options as shown in Fig 2.4 (d).

National Scholarships Portal 45

Student User Manual

Fig 2.4 (d)

Once the user clicks on ‘Withdraw’ button, they will be asked for a confirmation as shown in
Fig 2.4 (e). Once user gives their confirmation and application is withdrawn, they will be able
to view the confirmation message as shown below in Fig 2.4 (f). The status of the application
will also change to Withdrawn on the My Applications page.

National Scholarships Portal 46

Student User Manual

Click on this button

to Withdraw the
Application.

National Scholarships Portal 47

 Student User Manual

Fig 2.4 (e)

2.5 My Profile

Users will be able to view their profile from this option. My Profile will look as shown below
in Fig 2.5 (a)

Fig 2.5 (a)

2.6 Helpdesk

Users will be able to get required help regarding portal from this option. They will be able to
view Helpdesk information from the ‘Helpdesk’ option shown on the Header of the Login Page.
Helpdesk will look as shown below in Fig 2.6 (a).

Email – [email protected]

National Scholarships Portal 48

 Student User Manual

Call – 0120 - 6619540 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days, except government holidays)

Click here to
go to Helpdesk

Contact the support

staff using the
following details.

Fig 2.6 (a)

2.7 Announcements

Users will be able to view important announcements from this option. They will be able to
reach announcements from Helpdesk Page. It will look as shown below in Fig 2.7 (a) and Fig
2.7 (b) as shown below.

National Scholarships Portal 49

Student User Manual

Click here to go to
students related
announcements

Fig 2.7 (a)

The announcement page will look as shown in Fig 2.7 (b).

National Scholarships Portal 50

 Student User Manual

Fig 2.7 (b)

2.8 FAQs

Users will be able to view FAQs from the Login Page as showin in Fig 2.8 (a).

National Scholarships Portal 51

Student User Manual

Click here to go to
FAQ Page

Fig 2.8 (a)

FAQs will look as shown below in Fig 2.8 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 52

Student User Manual

Click here to
collapse the
answer

Click here to
expand the
answer

Fig 2.8 (b)

National Scholarships Portal 53