If you’re registering on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for the first time, you need to complete your OTR (One Time Registration). After Aadhaar eKYC, face authentication, and filling details, you might see a message on your screen: “OTR Profile Updated.”
Many students get confused about what this message means. So let’s clear it up.
🌟 Meaning of “NSP Portal OTR Profile Updated”
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This message simply means that your OTR profile information has been successfully saved or modified on the NSP portal.
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It confirms that your personal, academic, or bank details you entered are now stored in the system.
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It could appear right after your first registration or when you edit/update your OTR profile later.
👉 In short, it’s a confirmation message, not an error.
📝 When Does It Appear?
You’ll see “OTR Profile Updated” in these situations:
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After you first complete OTR registration on NSP.
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When you change your mobile number or email ID.
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When you update your bank details (must be Aadhaar-seeded).
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After uploading a new photograph or document.
📌 How to Update Your OTR Profile on NSP
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Visit scholarships.gov.in.
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Login with your OTR ID + password.
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Click on Profile → Edit Profile.
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Update details like mobile, email, bank account, or address.
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Save changes → The portal will show “OTR Profile Updated Successfully.”
⚡ Things You Can & Cannot Change
✅ Can Update
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Mobile number
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Email ID
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Address
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Bank account details (must be NPCI seeded)
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Uploaded documents (if allowed)
❌ Cannot Update
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Name, DOB, or Gender (since they are Aadhaar-linked)
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If these are wrong, you need to update your Aadhaar first and then redo OTR.
✅ Final Words
So friends, when you see “NSP Portal OTR Profile Updated”, it’s nothing to worry about. It just means your latest information is now correctly stored in the NSP database.
👉 Always keep your OTR profile updated, especially your mobile number and bank details, because all communication and scholarship payments depend on them.
Think of it this way: Your OTR profile is your digital student identity, and keeping it accurate ensures your scholarship journey is smooth.