If you’ve already registered for a scholarship last year using One Time Registration (OTR) and your course is still ongoing, you don’t need to create a new OTR ID. Instead, you can renew your scholarship application using your existing OTR profile.
Renewal ensures you continue receiving scholarship benefits without having to start the process from scratch.
📍 Who Should Apply for OTR Scholarship Renewal?
You should go for renewal if:
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You received the scholarship last year and are in the next academic year of the same course.
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Your OTR ID is still active.
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You have passed the previous class/semester with the required marks.
📅 Important Renewal Dates (NSP – 2025–26)
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NSP General Renewal Deadline: May 31, 2025
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Other schemes (NMMS, Disabilities, Top Class SC) have different closing dates — check NSP notifications.
🖥 Step-by-Step OTR Scholarship Renewal Process
1️⃣ Log in to Your Scholarship Portal
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NSP: Visit scholarships.gov.in
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Use your OTR ID / Application ID and password.
2️⃣ Select ‘Renewal Application’
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After login, choose Renewal instead of Fresh application.
3️⃣ Update Your Academic Details
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Enter the current course year/semester.
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Fill in marks obtained in the last exam.
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Update institution details if you changed colleges (requires verification).
4️⃣ Upload Updated Documents
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Previous year’s mark sheet.
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Bonafide certificate (if required).
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Updated bank passbook copy (if bank details changed).
5️⃣ Submit for Verification
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After filling all details, click Final Submit.
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Your renewal application will go to your Institute Nodal Officer for L1 verification, then to District/State level for L2 verification.
⚠️ Common Renewal Mistakes to Avoid
| Mistake | Why It’s a Problem | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Starting a fresh application instead of renewal | Creates duplicate records & delays payment | Always select ‘Renewal’ |
| Not updating bank details | Leads to payment failure | Update before final submit |
| Late submission | Portal closes after deadline | Apply at least 10 days early |
| Name mismatch with Aadhaar | Causes rejection | Ensure profile matches Aadhaar |
💡 Renewal Tips
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Keep your OTR profile updated before renewal.
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Complete KYC verification if it expired.
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Check application status regularly after submission.
📌 Final Words
The OTR Scholarship Renewal process is much simpler than fresh registration, but you still need to be careful about deadlines, updated documents, and KYC.
With one active OTR ID, you can renew your scholarship year after year until your course is complete.