Guides & resources

Scholarship guides & tips for Indian students

Step-by-step help with the National Scholarship Portal, documents, income & category certificates, and DBT — so you can apply with confidence.

How to apply on the National Scholarship Portal

A step-by-step guide to registering and applying for central government scholarships.

Browse by topic to find exactly what you need.

Aadhaar, income certificate, caste certificate, marksheets — everything you need.

Where to apply, what you need, and how long it takes at the tehsil / e-Seva.

Merit, means, and category scholarships that continue you into 11–12 and degree.

Tell your story with specifics — your background, goals, and why the award matters.

Direct Benefit Transfer explained — Aadhaar seeding, timelines, and common issues.