16/08/2026
The Social Welfare Department, Government of Sikkim, has announced that the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is open for online applications for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships for eligible ST, SC and OBC students.
According to a notice issued by the department, students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal from June 1 to August 31, 2026.
Fresh applicants are required to download the NSP OTR App and the Aadhaar FaceRD App from the Google Play Store, register for One-Time Registration (OTR), generate their OTR ID and subsequently log in to the NSP portal using their OTR ID and password.
Applicants must complete the online application by providing their personal, academic and bank details and uploading the required documents, including income certificates, caste certificates and mark sheets. Students have been advised to carefully review their applications before submission and retain a printout or screenshot for future reference.
Eligible students can apply through the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in
For assistance, students may contact the Social Welfare Department at 8509764794 for ST scholarships, 7001058928 for SC scholarships, and 7908421277 for OBC scholarships.
The department has urged all eligible students to apply within the stipulated deadline.