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NSP Scholarship 2026 Registration Opens For ST Students | Apply Now

Online applications are officially invited under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme "Pre-Matric Scholarship to ST Students for 9th & 10th Class" for the Academic Year 2026-27 through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

The Directorate of Tribal Affairs, Jammu & Kashmir, has issued an official notification inviting fresh and renewal online applications from eligible Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates. Students studying in classes 9th and 10th across Government, Government-aided, and recognized private schools with valid U-DISE codes can now submit their applications on the official portal.

Key Dates & Timeline for Academic Year 2026-27

Candidates and institutions must strictly adhere to the following schedule for application submission and subsequent verification:

Activity / Event	Opening Date	Last Date
Online Submission of Applications by Students on NSP	22nd July, 2026	20th September, 2026
Verification by Institution Nodal Officer (INO)	22nd July, 2026	27th September, 2026
Verification by District Nodal Officer (DNO)	22nd July, 2026	10th October, 2026

Eligibility Criteria

• Category & Domicile: The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and hold a valid Domicile of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.
• Course / Class: The student must be studying in Class 9th or 10th in a Government, Government-aided, or recognized school/higher secondary institution with a valid U-DISE code.
• Annual Family Income: Total family income from all sources must not exceed Rs. 2.50 Lakh per annum. Gross income must be calculated without exemptions.
• Bank Account & Seeding: The candidate must hold an active bank account in a Scheduled Bank that is properly linked and seeded with their identity and mobile number.
• Exclusivity: The applicant must not be in receipt of any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government of India or the Government of J&K for the same academic session.

Step-by-Step Procedure to Apply

For Fresh Applicants:

1. Download and install the NSP OTR App and the Face Authentication App from Google Play Store on your mobile device.
2. Complete the face-authentication process to generate your unique One Time Registration (OTR) Number. (Candidates can also visit their nearest Common Service Centre).
3. Log in to the official National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) using the OTR number.
4. Fill in personal, academic, and contact details, upload required scanned documents, and submit the application form.

For Renewal Applicants:

• Students who completed face authentication previously should use their existing OTR Number sent via SMS on their registered mobile number.
• If the OTR Number is misplaced, retrieve it using the "Know your OTR" feature on the NSP homepage.
• Log in directly on NSP, update class/marks details for the 2026-27 academic session, and submit.

Documents Required for Uploading

Note: Scanned copies must be clear and legible in PDF/JPG/JPEG format with file size strictly between 150 KB to 200 KB.

• Category Certificate: Original Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate issued by the competent authority.
• Income Certificate: Original Income Certificate issued by the concerned Tehsildar (along with Salary Certificate from DDO if parent/guardian is an employee).
• Bonafide Certificate: Duly attested by the Head of the School/Institution.
• Marks Sheet: Promotion Certificate / Marks sheet of the last qualifying examination.
• Fee Receipt: Original institutional fee receipt clearly displaying candidate name, date, class, and authorized stamp/signature.
• Affidavit / Undertaking: Scanned copy of an affidavit attested by an Executive/Judicial Magistrate confirming that no other scholarship is being drawn and all details provided are authentic.
• Bank Passbook: Scanned copy showing account holder details, account number, branch name, and IFSC code.
• Hosteller Certificate: If applicable, issued and signed by the competent authority.

Submission of Hard Copies to Institution

After submitting the form online on NSP, students must take a printout of the application form and submit the hard copy along with all supporting self-attested documents to the Head of the Institution / Institutional Nodal Officer (INO) within one week. The physical forms must not be submitted directly to the Directorate office.

Official Help Desk & Contact Details

For any queries or technical assistance during office hours, students and nodal officers can contact:

• Tribal Affairs Office (Kashmir Division): 0194-2500585 / 0194-2500138 | Email: directordeputy784@gmail.com
• Tribal Affairs Office (Jammu Division): 0191-2479198 / 0191-2476877 | Email: dydirector.jmu@gmail.com
• Directorate General Email: directorjk.tad@jk.gov.in

Apply Online On National Scholarship Portal