One Time Registration (OTR) is a mandatory process for applying to various state and national scholarship schemes in India, typically linked to Aadhaar for streamlined authentication. Below is a table listing available state scholarship portals and their respective OTR registration links, based on reliable information from web sources. Note that not all states explicitly mention OTR on their portals, and some may use the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) for OTR registration. Where specific state OTR links are unavailable, I’ve included the main scholarship portal or relevant instructions.
All State Scholarship OTR Registration Portals – 2025
| State / UT | Scholarship OTR Registration Portal | Official Link |
|---|---|---|
| Andhra Pradesh | Jnanabhumi Scholarship Portal – OTR Registration | jnanabhumi.ap.gov.in |
| Arunachal Pradesh | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Assam | National Scholarship Portal OTR | scholarships.gov.in |
| Bihar | Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Portal – OTR | pmsonline.bih.nic.in |
| Chhattisgarh | Chhattisgarh Scholarship Portal 2.0 – OTR | schoolscholarship.cg.nic.in |
| Delhi | e-District Delhi Scholarship – OTR | edistrict.delhigovt.nic.in |
| Goa | Goa Scholarship Portal (NSP OTR) | scholarships.gov.in |
| Gujarat | Digital Gujarat Scholarship – OTR Registration | digitalgujarat.gov.in |
| Haryana | Haryana Scholarship Portal – OTR | harchhatravratti.highereduhry.ac.in |
| Himachal Pradesh | ePASS HP Scholarship Portal – OTR | hpepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Jharkhand | e-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship – OTR | ekalyan.cgg.gov.in |
| Karnataka | SSP Karnataka Scholarship – OTR | ssp.karnataka.gov.in |
| Kerala | eGrantz 3.0 Scholarship – OTR | egrantz.kerala.gov.in |
| Madhya Pradesh | MP Scholarship Portal 2.0 – OTR | scholarshipportal.mp.nic.in |
| Maharashtra | MahaDBT Scholarship Portal – OTR | mahadbt.maharashtra.gov.in |
| Manipur | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Meghalaya | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Mizoram | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Nagaland | Nagaland State Scholarship Portal – OTR | scholarship.nagaland.gov.in |
| Odisha | State Scholarship Portal Odisha – OTR | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
| Punjab | Dr. Ambedkar Scholarship Portal – OTR | scholarships.punjab.gov.in |
| Rajasthan | SJE Rajasthan Scholarship – OTR | sje.rajasthan.gov.in |
| Sikkim | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Tamil Nadu | State Scholarship Portal – OTR | ssp.tn.gov.in |
| Telangana | ePASS Telangana Scholarship – OTR | telanganaepass.cgg.gov.in |
| Tripura | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| Uttar Pradesh | UP Scholarship Portal – OTR | scholarship.up.gov.in |
| Uttarakhand | eScholarship UK – OTR | escholarship.uk.gov.in |
| West Bengal | WBMDFC / Swami Vivekananda Scholarship – OTR | svmcm.wbhed.gov.in |
| J&K & Ladakh | NSP One Time Registration | scholarships.gov.in |
| All India (Central Schemes) | National Scholarship Portal – OTR | scholarships.gov.in |
One Time Registration (OTR) is a system used by several government portals to streamline the registration process for applicants. It is particularly prominent for scholarship applications and government recruitment processes.
National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
The NSP uses OTR to simplify the scholarship application process for students. It is a unique 14-digit number assigned based on a student’s Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrollment ID (EID) and is valid for their entire academic career.
- Registration Process: To generate an OTR number, students must complete a one-time registration, which includes providing their mobile number and completing e-KYC (electronic Know Your Customer).
- Face Authentication: For students who applied in the academic year 2023-24 but did not complete face authentication, they must do so to obtain their OTR number. The OTR number is required to apply for scholarships on the NSP.
- Login: Once an OTR ID is issued, it is used as the login ID for the NSP.
- Mobile App: The NSP OTR app is available on the Google Play Store and can be used to perform face authentication for OTR number generation.
Other Portals Using OTR
While OTR is a key feature of the National Scholarship Portal, other state and recruitment portals also use a similar one-time registration system to simplify their processes and prevent duplicate registrations.
- Rajasthan Recruitment Portal: This portal uses a one-time registration system through a single sign-on (SSO). It is integrated with Aadhaar, Jan-Aadhaar, and Employee IDs.
- Uttar Pradesh Police Recruitment & Promotion Board: The Uttar Pradesh Police has implemented the OTR system for recruitment applications.
- Kerala Public Service Commission: The Kerala PSC also requires applicants to register and create a profile using a one-time registration system to apply for posts.
Notes:
- OTR Overview: OTR is a one-time registration process generating a unique 14-digit number using Aadhaar or Aadhaar Enrolment ID, applicable for the entire academic career. It’s mandatory for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and some state portals like Uttar Pradesh from 2025-26.
- Availability: Not all state portals explicitly mention OTR. Many states use their own scholarship portals but may require NSP OTR for central government schemes. Where specific OTR links are unavailable, the main scholarship portal is provided.
- Aadhaar Requirement: Most portals require an Aadhaar-linked mobile number for OTR or authentication.
- NSP OTR App: Students can use the NSP OTR App for registration, which employs Aadhaar Face RD Services for authentication without external biometric devices.
- Limitations: Some states (e.g., Odisha, Bihar) don’t have dedicated OTR links; students may need to register via NSP for central schemes. Always check the specific state portal for updates.
- Verification: For accurate and updated links, visit the respective state’s official scholarship portal or contact their helpdesk (e.g., NSP helpdesk: 0120-6619540, helpdesk@nsp.gov.in).