Your OTR number (One Time Registration ID) is like your digital roll number on scholarship portals such as the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) or state scholarship websites. Without it, you can’t log in, apply, or renew your scholarship.
If you forgot your OTR number or didn’t note it down during registration, don’t worry — you can retrieve it online.
📍 Method 1 – Check in Your Email or SMS
When you complete OTR registration:
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An email is sent to your registered email ID with your OTR number.
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You also receive an SMS on your registered mobile number with your OTR ID.
💡 Tip: Search your inbox/SMS for keywords like “OTR Number”, “Application ID”, or the portal’s name.
📍 Method 2 – Through the Scholarship Portal (Forgot OTR ID Option)
For NSP (National Scholarship Portal)
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Visit scholarships.gov.in.
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Click Login.
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Select your application year (Fresh/Renewal).
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Click on “Forgot Application ID?”.
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Enter your registered mobile number, email, date of birth, and captcha.
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Your OTR/Application ID will be shown on the screen or sent via SMS/email.
For State Scholarship Portals (Example: UP Scholarship)
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Go to your state’s official scholarship website.
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Click Login → Forgot Registration Number.
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Enter your personal details like name, father’s name, DOB, and district.
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Your OTR/Registration number will appear or be sent to your mobile/email.
📍 Method 3 – Ask Your Institute Nodal Officer
If you registered through your school/college:
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Contact your Institute Nodal Officer.
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They can search your profile in the portal’s backend and give you your OTR number.
⚠️ Pro Tips to Avoid Losing Your OTR Number Again
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Save it in your phone notes and email it to yourself.
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Write it in your documents file along with Aadhaar and bank details.
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Use the same OTR ID every year for renewal — never make duplicate IDs.
📌 Final Words
Your OTR number is the key to your scholarship application journey. If you lose it, retrieving it is easy using the Forgot Application ID option on NSP or your state portal. Always keep it safe for hassle-free scholarship renewals in the future.