Documents Required for NSP Scholarship: Complete Student Checklist

Published – October 17, 2026

Students applying through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) may need academic marksheets, income certificates, community certificates and admission-related documents.

The exact NSP scholarship documents required depend on the selected scheme. Here is a checklist, including renewal documents and file upload requirements.

NSP Scholarship Documents Required

Document	Purpose
Aadhaar or permitted identity details	Identity verification
Previous examination marksheet	Academic qualification verification
Family income certificate	Proof of income, if required
Community or caste certificate	For applicable category-based scholarships
Bonafide certificate or admission proof	Current enrolment verification, if required
Bank account details	Payment-related verification, where required
Domicile certificate	Residence verification, if required
Disability certificate or UDID	For eligible disability scholarship schemes
Course fee receipt	Fee verification, if requested
Passport-size photograph	If separately requested by the scheme

Note: Not all documents are compulsory for every scholarship. Some details are retrieved electronically, while others must be uploaded or verified by the institution.

Documents Required for NSP Scholarship Renewal

Students renewing an existing scholarship may need:

• Previous year’s marksheet: To confirm academic progress.
• Bonafide certificate or enrolment proof: If the scheme requires confirmation of continued study.
• Updated income certificate: Only if requested under the renewal guidelines.
• Other supporting documents: As specified by the scholarship scheme.

For example, the Ministry of Education’s PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship Scheme specifies the previous year’s marksheet for renewal applications.

NSP Document Upload Size and Format

Students must upload documents in the format and size accepted by their selected scholarship.

Requirement	What to follow
File format	PDF or JPEG where specified
File size	Some official schemes specify a maximum of 200 KB per document; confirm your scheme’s limit
Photograph dimensions	Follow the dimensions shown if a separate photograph is requested
Document quality	Text, certificate number, signatures and seals must be clearly readable
Certificate date or validity	Use a valid certificate meeting the selected scheme’s requirements

Original or Xerox? Upload a clear digital copy of the valid document as instructed. Keep the original for verification. Do not assume a scanned Xerox copy will be accepted unless the scheme or institution permits it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is a bonafide certificate required for NSP scholarships?

Only if the selected scholarship or institution requires proof of current enrolment. Students can obtain it from their school or college.

2. Is a passport-size photograph compulsory?

Not for every scholarship. NSP generally obtains the student’s photograph through OTR. Upload a separate photograph only when requested.

3. Is an income certificate compulsory?

No. It is required for scholarships that specify income-based eligibility and documentation.

4. Do renewal students need to upload documents again?

Yes, if required by the scheme. For example, PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship renewal applicants must provide their previous year’s marksheet.

Document verification and scholarship approval remain the responsibility of the relevant authorities.

Before uploading, check the latest document list, certificate validity rules and file specifications for your selected scholarship through the official NSP scheme directory.

Official Sources

• National Scholarship Portal
• NSP Scholarship Schemes

Information reviewed on 15 October 2026. Document requirements may differ between scholarship schemes.