The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently released out the NSP Merit List online, All those students who have registered themselves under any Scholarship Initiative launched under National Scholarship Portal and are patiently waiting to check down the merit list online then they can simply visit the Official Website and check the latest released merit list online. Students doesn’t have to visit any Government office and Department and waste their time and money to check the cut off list instead of this they can simply visit the Official National Scholarship Portal and check down the merit list online.
About National Scholarship Portal
The Government of India launched this National Scholarship Portal (NSP) in 2016. It is a one stop digital platform to streamline and offer various types of scholarships to all the eligible students across the country. The National Scholarship Portal manages more than a hundred scholarship programs offered by the Government of India and Government Agencies like UGC & AICTE. All the eligible students will get their scholarship amount directly Transferred in their bank accounts by Direct Benefit Transfer and with the help of this portal the citizens will be able to apply and check all the related information such as Application status, Amount, eligibility criteria using this portal.
Short Highlights of NSP Merit List
| Who releases it? | Scheme-specific ministries, like MOMA or Higher Education. |
| How is merit decided? | Varies by scheme; based on academic merit, income, or exams. |
| Single master list? | No. Each scholarship has its own list. |
| How to check status? | Log in to NSP with your application ID to view your dashboard. |
| Payment tracking | Track payment on the PFMS portal using your NSP application ID. |
| Reservations | Follows the specific scheme’s reservation rules for categories like SC, ST, OBC, PwD, and minorities. |
Reservations Under NSP
| Reservation Category | Details and typical quotas for Central schemes |
|---|---|
| Reserved Castes and Classes | SC: 15%, ST: 7.5%, and OBC: 27%. Some scholarships are exclusively for these groups, like the Top Class Scholarship for SC Students. |
| Other Categories | PwD: 5% horizontal reservation for students with at least 40% disability, applied across all categories. Minorities: Scholarships are specifically for notified minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, and others. Other Quotas: Some schemes may reserve a percentage of awards for girls or students from specific regions. |
Selection Process
| Stage | Process |
|---|---|
| Verification | Institute, district, and state officials verify applications to confirm eligibility and prevent fraud. |
| Merit List Generation | The relevant ministry or department creates a merit list based on the scheme’s specific criteria (e.g., marks, income, exam). |
| Payment (DBT) | After selection and verification, funds are sent directly to the beneficiary’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). |
| Status Check | Applicants must log into the NSP portal to view their individual application and payment status updates. |
How to Check NSP Merit List
- All those students who want to check the NSP merit list have to visit the Official NSP website.
- Now on the homepage you have to get logged in by entering your login credentials.
- After logging in you have to click on the List of Applicants processed for scholarship option.
- After that a new page will open here you have to enter all the required details such as Enrollment number and roll number.
- At last after entering all the details you have to click on Submit button.
Contact Details
- Email Id: helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
- Phone No: 0120 – 6619540
FAQ’s
Is there one official NSP merit list?
No. The NSP hosts many schemes from different ministries, each with its own specific merit list based on its selection criteria.Â
Who releases the merit list?
The merit list is released by the specific ministry or department that owns the scholarship scheme, not by the NSP itself.Â
How is merit determined?
It varies by scheme. Merit can be determined by academic performance, income-based criteria, competitive exams (like NMMS), or other factors specified in the scheme guidelines.Â
How to check your selection status:
Log in to the NSP portal with your application ID and password. The status appears on your dashboard.Â
Can an application be verified after the deadline:
No. The verification process, including checks by institute and district officers, has strict deadlines. Late applications or verifications may be rejected.Â
What happens after selection:
After selection and successful verification at all levels, the scholarship amount transfers directly to your bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).Â
How to track scholarship payments:
Track your payment status on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal by entering your NSP application ID.
Lavina Choudhary
Lavina Choudhary is a content writer with 5 years of experience in Scholarship. She writes simple and helpful articles that guide people And Student to understand and benefit from public welfare Scholarship.