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NSP Scholarships in Haryana

Haryana has a dedicated Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes Department that coordinates NSP applications for SC and OBC students. The state also runs the Haryana Scholarship Portal with additional state schemes for students from economically weaker sections. For CSSS, Haryana students must confirm the HBSE or CBSE cut-off for the top 20 percentile in their examination year.

Central Government Schemes

NSP Schemes Available in Haryana

The following central government scholarship schemes on NSP are directly relevant for students in Haryana. These are administered by central ministries but verified by the state nodal officer. Click any scheme for full eligibility details and documents.

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Pre-Matric
Pre-Matric Scholarship — SC/ST Students
Up to ₹750/month
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Post-Matric
Post-Matric Scholarship — SC/ST Students
Course fee + maintenance allowance
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Pre-Matric
Pre-Matric Scholarship — OBC Students
Up to ₹750/month
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Post-Matric
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)
₹10,000–₹20,000/year
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Application Process

How to Apply for NSP Scholarships in Haryana

1
Confirm your eligibility. Check your category (SC/ST/OBC/Minority/Merit), your income level, and your current course against the scheme criteria. Use the scheme guides linked above to verify eligibility before you spend time gathering documents.
2
Gather your documents before applying. The most common reason for rejection in Haryana is missing or invalid documentation. Get your income certificate, community certificate, bank passbook, and Aadhaar card ready before opening the NSP portal.
3
Register or log in at scholarships.gov.in. First-time applicants register with their Aadhaar number. Returning students log in to their existing account and apply for renewal. Ensure your Aadhaar is linked to your bank account before registering.
4
Select the correct scheme and complete the application. Choose the scheme matching your category and level. Fill all fields carefully — name and Aadhaar details must match exactly with government records. Mismatches are the single biggest cause of payment failures.
5
Submit and track institute verification. After online submission, your institution's NSP nodal officer must verify your application. Follow up with your college's scholarship coordinator regularly — institute verification is mandatory for the application to move forward to the state level.
Tip for Haryana Students

Haryana OBC students must ensure their Non-Creamy Layer certificate is issued by the Tehsildar (not just any gazetted officer) — the state specifically requires this authority level for NSP applications.

Apply on NSP

All applications are submitted free of charge on the official government portal. No agent or third-party site is needed.

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Related Guides

📄 Documents Checklist →📝 How to Apply →🔍 Check Status →🔄 Renewal Guide →❓ FAQ →

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