What is OTR in NSP? – NSP OTR Registration 2025-26 Comprehensive Guide

How to Apply for NSP OTR Number?

Students applying for the scholarship will need a one-time registration (OTR) number to log in to their account. Below, we have provided a step-by-step guide for applying NSP OTR:

• Visit the official website, scholarships.gov.in.
• Click on the "Students" button.
• After that, go to "OTR" and click on "Register".
• Read the OTR guidelines for the scholarship and click "I agree to the following" and the next button.
• Next, register the mobile number, get OTP, and enter it in the required field for verification.
• The next step is eKYC, students will get three opinions to choose from: I have Aadhaar, Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID) and Parent/ Legal Guardian Aadhaar card. Students can enter their Aadhaar card number, click on get OTP, and verify it.
• To complete the registration process, provide the details required in the "Finish" section, such as mother's name, father's name and email ID.
• The OTR will be generated. Students must note down their OTR number for future reference.

Documents Required for OTR

To complete the one-time registration, students will have to submit the required documents to the portal. Below, we have provided a list of documents that students will need to complete their NSP registration.

• Aadhaar card or ID proof for identity verification
• Academic records (marksheet from the previous academic year)
• Income certificate
• Bank account details

Can I Renew my NSP Scholarship?

Yes, students who have applied on the National Scholarship Portal in the previous academic year can renew their scholarship using their OTR. The OTR will be allotted through the portal and intimated through SMS on their registered number. Students who have received their OTR number can directly apply for the scholarship on the NSP portal without wasting any time. However, in case a student does not receive the OTR number through SMS, they can retrieve it by clicking on “Know Your OTR” on the NSP portal.

How to Recover OTR Number?

In case a student loses their OTR number, he/she can retrieve it by selecting the “Forgot OTR Number” option. Students can generate their OTR number using their Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrollment number (EID).

Benefits of OTR in NSP

Students can download the NSP OTR app from the Google Play Store for easy access. Below, we have provided some general benefits of OTR in NSP.

• By entering the details and documents all at once, students can save time and avoid re-entering data for scholarships.

• Through OTR, students can apply for any scholarship in India that they are eligible for without having to re-enter details one by one.

• One-time registration (OTR) allows students to track the NSP status of their scholarships and keep them updated. They do not have to visit the official website of each scholarship individually.