NSP Scholarship Documents Checklist

Your Aadhaar number must be valid, active, and linked to your bank account. The name on Aadhaar must exactly match the name on your bank account and all other certificates. Even minor spelling differences (e.g., "Mohammed" vs "Mohammad") cause payment failures. If there is a mismatch, correct it at your nearest Aadhaar Seva Kendra before applying.

The bank account must be in the student's name (or parent's name for minor students where the scheme permits). The account must be seeded (linked) with your Aadhaar — check the seeding status at your bank branch or through internet banking. The IFSC code and account number must be entered correctly on NSP. Dormant accounts or accounts with freezing orders will cause DBT failure.

Issued by a Tehsildar, SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate), or equivalent competent authority. Income certificates from Gram Panchayats or Revenue Inspectors alone are not accepted. The certificate must state the annual family income from ALL sources (salary, agriculture, business, rent, etc.) and must be dated within the current financial year at the time of application. Renewal applicants must obtain a fresh certificate every year.

Issued by your current institution (school, college, or university) confirming that you are a currently enrolled student in the academic year for which you are applying. It should mention your name, roll number, course, year of study, and the academic year. Get this early in the academic year — many institutions face high demand and take time to issue them.

The marksheet of the examination you passed to gain admission to your current course/year. For fresh Class 11 applicants, this is the Class 10 marksheet. For a second-year UG student, this is the first-year result. The marksheet must show your name, institution, and the marks/grades clearly.

A recent passport-size photograph with a plain white or light background. The photograph must be recent — old or blurry photographs are a common cause of application defects.

Issued by a Tehsildar, SDM, District Magistrate, or equivalent competent authority. The certificate must specify the community name and state that the community is listed in the central SC or ST schedule. Generic letters from elected representatives are not valid. The certificate should be on government letterhead with official stamp and signature.

If claiming additional PwD allowance available under SC/ST post-matric schemes, a Disability Certificate showing at least 40% disability issued by a government medical board is required. This is optional and only needed if claiming PwD-specific benefits.

This is NOT the same as a basic OBC certificate. The NCL certificate confirms both (a) that your community is in the central OBC list and (b) that your family's income is below the Non-Creamy Layer threshold. It must be issued by a Tehsildar or SDM — not a Gram Panchayat or MLA. It must be current-year. Many applications are rejected because students submit a basic OBC certificate without the NCL endorsement — ensure your certificate explicitly says "Non-Creamy Layer".

If applying for the YASASVI scholarship specifically, you must submit your NTA YASASVI Entrance Test admit card and the result/scorecard. This is in addition to all other documents.

Proof that you belong to one of the six notified minority communities: Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, or Jain. The format accepted varies by state — some states accept a self-declaration affidavit, while others require a certificate from the institution or a specific authority. Check with your state's Minority Welfare Department for the exact format. Religious community certificates from church, masjid, or gurdwara authorities alone are typically not sufficient.

If applying for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship specifically (for professional courses), you must additionally provide your admission letter from the institution and the institution's official fee structure document showing the course fees.

For the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS), you must prove that your Class 12 marks place you in the top 20 percentile of your state board. The board publishes the minimum marks corresponding to the top 20 percentile each year — download or print the official board notification confirming this threshold and attach it alongside your marksheet.

Issued by the Records Office of the specific force (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, RPF, or Assam Rifles). It must mention the personnel's name, service number, rank, and dates of service. General letters from district offices or pension offices are not accepted — only force-specific certificates from the official Records Office are valid.

A certificate confirming the applicant's relationship to the CAPF/RPF personnel (ward or widow). This can be issued by the force through the Records Office, or by a gazetted officer, and must explicitly state the relationship.