If you’ve already completed your OTR (One Time Registration) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) but can’t remember your OTR number, don’t worry. You don’t have to create a new one — you can easily recover or check your OTR number online.
Here’s a simple guide for you 👇
🌟 What is NSP OTR Number?
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It’s a 14-digit unique ID generated after you finish Aadhaar eKYC and face authentication on NSP.
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This OTR number is your permanent student ID for scholarships.
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You use it for login, renewal, and status check every year.
👉 Without this number, you can’t access your scholarship profile.
📝 Step-by-Step: How to Check NSP OTR Number
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Visit NSP Website
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Go to scholarships.gov.in.
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Go to OTR Section
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Click on Student → OTR Login → Know Your OTR.
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Enter Details
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Provide your registered mobile number or Aadhaar number used during OTR registration.
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Verify OTP
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An OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number.
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Enter it to verify your identity.
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Check OTR Number
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Once verified, your 14-digit OTR number will appear on the screen.
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It may also be sent via SMS.
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📌 Alternative Ways to Recover OTR Number
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Check SMS/Email → After OTR registration, NSP usually sends your OTR ID on your registered mobile and email. Search for that message.
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Visit CSC Centre → If you registered via a Common Service Centre, they can retrieve your OTR number for you.
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NSP Helpdesk → Contact 0120-6619540 or helpdesk@nsp.gov.in with your details.
⚡ Pro Tips
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Don’t create multiple OTR IDs — it can block your scholarship.
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Save your OTR number safely in your phone or write it down.
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Always use the same OTR number for renewal every year.
✅ Final Words
So friends, checking your NSP OTR number is easy — just use the “Know Your OTR” option on the NSP portal, verify with OTP, and your ID will appear. Keep it safe, because this one number is your scholarship key for life.