OTR Face Authentication App – Easy Guide for Students

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has made its registration process even more secure by adding a Face Authentication step for One Time Registration (OTR).
This helps verify the applicant’s identity using their Aadhaar-linked photo, making it harder for fake applications to slip in.

🤔 What is NSP OTR Face Authentication?

Face Authentication is a biometric verification where your face is scanned and matched with the photograph in your Aadhaar database.
It ensures that:

The applicant is a real person (not a proxy).
Details match with Aadhaar.
Only the genuine student can complete OTR and apply for scholarships.

📌 When is Face Authentication Required?

During new OTR registration on NSP.
If there is any mismatch in Aadhaar details during application.
In some cases, for renewal students where Aadhaar details were updated recently.

📱 NSP OTR Face Authentication – Step-by-Step Process

Step 1 – Download the Aadhaar Face RD App

Go to Google Play Store.
Search for “Aadhaar Face RD” (by UIDAI).
Install it on your smartphone.

Step 2 – Start OTR on NSP Portal

Visit scholarships.gov.in.
Click New Registration.
Fill in your basic details and Aadhaar number.

Step 3 – Begin Face Authentication

The portal will prompt you for Face Authentication.
Open the Aadhaar Face RD App on your phone.
Follow the on-screen instructions.

Step 4 – Scan Your Face

Hold your phone at eye level, keep your face in the oval frame.
Ensure good lighting and no shadows.
Avoid glasses, masks, or headgear (unless medically required).

Step 5 – Verification Success

If the face matches Aadhaar records, you’ll see a “Authentication Successful” message.
Return to the NSP portal — your OTR registration will continue automatically.

⚠️ Common Face Authentication Errors & Fixes

Problem	Possible Cause	Solution
Face not detected	Poor lighting / moving too much	Use bright, steady lighting & hold still
Authentication failed	Aadhaar photo is outdated	Update Aadhaar photo at an enrollment center
App not working	Old app version	Update Aadhaar Face RD app from Play Store
“Device not supported”	Phone lacks required sensors	Use another smartphone for authentication

💡 Tips for Smooth Face Authentication

Use daylight or bright indoor light.
Keep your phone camera clean.
Make sure your Aadhaar details are up-to-date before starting.
If your Aadhaar photo is old and unclear, update it first.

📍 Final Note

Face Authentication is now a mandatory security step for NSP OTR. Without completing it, your registration will not be accepted.
So, make sure your Aadhaar is updated, install the Aadhaar Face RD app, and complete the scan early to avoid last-minute problems.