If you’re planning to apply for a National Scholarship this year, the first thing you’ll hear about is OTR – short for One Time Registration.
Without this, you can’t even log in to the NSP portal to fill your scholarship form.
Think of OTR like your permanent student ID for the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Once you do it, you get a unique OTR ID that you’ll use for every scholarship application in the future – no need to register again and again.
What is OTR in NSP Scholarship?
OTR (One Time Registration) is basically the first step before applying for any Central or State Government scholarship through the NSP portal.
It’s a quick process where you:
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Verify your mobile number
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Do eKYC using Aadhaar or EID (Enrolment ID)
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Enter some basic personal and academic details
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And boom – you get your 14-digit OTR number
Once you have it, you can log in, fill your scholarship form, upload documents, and track your status easily.
Documents & Details You Should Keep Ready
Before you start OTR registration, keep these ready (some may not be required for all students):
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Aadhaar number or EID (Enrolment ID)
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Mobile number linked to Aadhaar
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Class 10th & 12th roll number, marks, and marksheet
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Domicile state and full address
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School/Institute enrollment number
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Competitive exam details (if any)
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Disability certificate (if applicable)
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Ration Card / PPP ID details
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Bank account linked with NPCI for scholarship payment
How to Do OTR Registration for NSP Scholarship – Step-by-Step
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Go to the NSP OTR page
Visit scholarships.gov.in → click One Time Registration. -
Read and agree to instructions
You’ll see some general guidelines – tick the checkboxes and move ahead. -
Register your mobile number
Enter your mobile number → get OTP → enter OTP → fill the captcha. -
Do eKYC (3 ways available)
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I have Aadhaar – enter Aadhaar, get OTP on linked mobile.
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Aadhaar not assigned (I have EID) – enter Enrolment ID details.
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Minor students – use parent/guardian’s Aadhaar.
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Fill your basic info
Name, gender, DOB, parent details, address, etc. -
Finish & get OTR ID
Once done, you’ll see your OTR number on screen. It will also be sent to your registered mobile and email.
Why OTR is Important for NSP Scholarship
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Without OTR, you can’t even start your scholarship application.
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Saves you from entering details again and again every year.
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Your photo and basic details will auto-fill in future scholarship forms.
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Makes application tracking easier.
Pro Tips for Students
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Double-check your Aadhaar details before OTR – if something is wrong there, it will reflect here too.
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Link your bank account with Aadhaar & NPCI to avoid payment issues.
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If you lose your OTR number, use the Forgot OTR option on the NSP login page.
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Keep screenshots of your final OTR page for safety.
Final Words
OTR may look like “just another form” but it’s actually the key to unlock every NSP scholarship you’ll apply for in your student life.
Do it once, do it carefully, and you’re set for years.
Now that you know how to complete OTR Scholarship Registration, you can easily proceed with your Fresh NSP Scholarship Application for 2025.