Already received an NSP scholarship and want to continue it for the next academic year?
NSP Scholarship Renewal allows eligible students to apply for continued scholarship support through the National Scholarship Portal. Students must meet their scheme’s renewal conditions, update the required academic details and submit a renewal application.
The renewal process is available through the official NSP website.
Who Can Apply for NSP Scholarship Renewal?
Renewal is intended for students who have already received a scholarship under an eligible scheme and wish to continue receiving it during their studies.
Before applying, check these conditions:
- Previous scholarship: You must have an eligible application from an earlier academic year.
- Continued education: You must meet the course progression requirements of your scholarship.
- Academic performance: Your previous examination results must satisfy the scheme’s renewal rules.
- Scheme eligibility: Any continuing conditions relating to income, attendance, course or institution must be satisfied where applicable.
Renewal rules are not the same for every scholarship. Check the specific scheme guidelines rather than assuming that all previously selected students qualify automatically.
How to Renew NSP Scholarship Online?
Students can access fresh and renewal applications through the NSP student login.
Follow these steps for NSP Scholarship Renewal 2026–27:
- Visit the NSP website: Open scholarships.gov.in and select Students.
- Log in: Under Apply for Scholarship, use your OTR credentials or another available login method.
- Open your application: Go to My Applications and locate your previous scholarship application or available renewal option.
- Check renewal eligibility: Confirm that your scholarship scheme permits renewal for the current academic year.
- Update academic details: Enter the required information about your current class or course year and previous examination results.
- Upload documents: Provide the documents requested for your renewal application.
- Review and submit: Check the details carefully and complete Final Submit.
After submission, revisit My Applications to review the application status and respond to any verification-related requests.
Important: One Time Registration (OTR) is mandatory for NSP applications. It is a unique 14-digit registration number intended for use throughout a student’s academic career. Generating an OTR does not itself complete a scholarship application.
For students applying to NSP for the first time, our How to Apply for NSP Scholarship Online guide explains the fresh application process.
Documents Required for NSP Scholarship Renewal
Renewal applications generally focus on confirming continued education and academic progress.
Depending on the scholarship scheme, students may need:
| Document or detail | Why it may be required |
| Previous year’s marksheet | To verify academic performance |
| Current admission or enrolment proof | To confirm continued studies |
| Updated income certificate | If required under the scheme |
| Bank and Aadhaar details | To support identity and payment verification |
| Other scheme-specific documents | To meet additional renewal conditions |
Not every scholarship requires all these documents again.
Check the document requirements shown in your selected NSP scheme before uploading files. For a wider explanation, read our separate guide on Documents Required for NSP Scholarship.
What If Your Previous NSP Application Is Not Showing?
This can happen when an earlier application is associated with a parent’s or guardian’s OTR, but the student now uses an OTR generated with their own Aadhaar.
The NSP FAQ provides a Link Renewal Application option for eligible cases.
To use it:
- Log in to NSP with your current OTR.
- Select Link Renewal Application from the navigation menu.
- Enter the previous renewal application ID.
- Submit the details and complete the required OTP verification.
Your name, gender and date of birth must match the previous application. Additional conditions apply, including restrictions relating to active merit-based applications.
If the option does not work, check the current NSP student FAQ before making another application.
Common Mistakes to Avoid During NSP Renewal
A few checks before submission can prevent unnecessary delays.
- Choosing a fresh application instead of renewal: Confirm the application type when continuing an existing scholarship.
- Entering incorrect academic details: Match the information with your official marksheet and college records.
- Ignoring scheme-specific conditions: Academic progression and other renewal requirements can vary.
- Leaving the form incomplete: Saving information does not mean the renewal application has been finally submitted.
- Not checking verification: Follow up with your school or college if the application requires institute-level verification.
If your application is marked defective, NSP allows corrections through the relevant application editing options, subject to the portal’s rules.
If you face login errors, OTR issues, Aadhaar face authentication failures or other technical difficulties while accessing your renewal application, read our guide on NSP Scholarship Registration Problems and Solutions for troubleshooting steps.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Do I need a new OTR for NSP scholarship renewal?
Usually, no. OTR is intended to remain valid throughout your academic career. If your earlier application was linked to a parent or guardian’s OTR, the official portal provides a procedure for linking an eligible renewal application to your new OTR.
2. Can I renew my NSP scholarship if I failed an examination?
It depends on the scholarship scheme. Some schemes require students to pass the previous examination or meet specific academic progression rules. Check the guidelines for your scholarship before applying.
3. Can I change my scholarship during renewal?
Renewal continues an eligible existing scholarship. Applying for a different scholarship is a separate process governed by the eligibility rules and NSP’s current restrictions on multiple applications.
4. Is NSP scholarship renewal automatic?
No. Eligible students generally need to submit the required renewal application and complete the applicable verification process.
Visit the official NSP scholarship schemes page to check renewal availability, scheme guidelines and current application timelines.
Official References
- National Scholarship Portal – Student Login
- NSP – Student FAQs
- NSP – Scholarship Schemes
- NSP – OTR Guidelines
Information reviewed in October 2026 for academic year 2026–27. Renewal conditions and application dates differ by scholarship scheme.
