If you’ve already generated your 14-digit OTR ID but realized your bank details are wrong or you’ve changed your mobile number, you’re in the right place. In the 2026 cycle, the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is much stricter. You can’t just “reset” your profile anymore.
Here is exactly what you can change, what you can’t, and the “Secret Edit” window you need to watch for.
What Can (and Cannot) Be Updated?
How to Update Your Mobile Number (Step-by-Step)
If you lost the SIM card linked to your OTR, follow this strictly:
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Go to the .
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Click on “Change Mobile Number” under the Services tab.
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Enter your OTR Reference Number and your Aadhaar Number.
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The e-KYC Step: You must perform an Aadhaar OTP or Face Authentication again to prove it’s you.
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Once verified, enter the New Mobile Number. This will now be your primary login for all future SMS alerts.
Fixing a “Defective” Profile
If your Institute Nodal Officer (INO) has marked your application as “Defective” because of a profile mismatch, this is actually good news.
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The Opportunity: When an application is marked defective, the “Edit” buttons on your dashboard unlock.
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The Deadline: You have until March 15, 2026, to fix these errors. If you don’t submit the corrected version by then, your scholarship will be rejected for the year.
The 2026 “Aadhaar Seeding” Update
Even if your profile says “Updated,” your money will bounce if your bank isn’t Aadhaar-Seeded.
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The Check: Log in to your NSP dashboard and look for the “Aadhaar Seeding Status” button.
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The Fix: If it shows “Inactive,” you must visit your bank and ask for “NPCI Mapping.” Updating the bank account number in the NSP profile is not enough anymore; the backend must be linked via Aadhaar.
Troubleshooting “Profile Not Updating” Glitches
If you click “Save” and nothing happens:
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Browser Cache: The 2026 portal is heavy on JavaScript. Clear your Chrome/Edge cache or use Incognito Mode.
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App Sync: If you updated your profile on the website, it may take 24-48 hours to reflect on the NSP OTR Mobile App.
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Face Auth Errors: If your profile update requires a fresh Face Auth, make sure you have the latest Aadhaar Face RD App version from the Play Store.
FAQ
Q: My OTR shows my old school’s name. How do I change it?
A: You cannot change it in the “Profile” section. You must change it when you fill out the Fresh/Renewal application form for the new session.
Q: I updated my Aadhaar, but NSP still shows the old name.
A: Use the “Update Aadhaar Data” button in your NSP login. This will trigger a fresh “fetch” from the UIDAI database.
Q: Can I delete my OTR and start over?
A: No. The OTR is a permanent digital identity. Multiple IDs will lead to a permanent ban.