based on user reports and queries over the last 24 hours
National Scholarship Portal outage statistics
- By Hotline Phone for applicants: 0120-6619540 (Helpdesk, working hours: 8:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday to Saturday); For Institute Nodal Officers: 0120-6619540 (same helpline, select relevant IVR options); Toll-free Number: 1800-180-3333 (general queries and support);
- E-mail: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in (General Support, Scholarship-related queries);
- Through Feedback Form or Personal Account: https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/feedbackForm (submit feedback/raise a ticket);
Login to the NSP portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/ to access your dashboard, support requests, and "Helpdesk" options;
- In the NSP Mobile App for Android devices (support and application tracking options are available in-app).
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NationalScholarshipPortal.IN;
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/nsp_nic.
Possible Issues:
- The NSP website (https://scholarships.gov.in/) is down, not loading, or showing server error messages.
- Extremely slow loading or frequent timeouts due to heavy traffic or technical outage.
- Pages are unresponsive or certain sections/features are not accessible.
Solutions:
- Check your internet connection and try accessing the portal from a different browser or device.
- Clear your browser’s cache and cookies, then reload the website.
- Look for any maintenance/outage notifications on the home page or NSP’s social media channels.
- If the issues persist for extended periods, contact NSP Helpdesk by phone or email.
Possible Issues:
- Unable to log in with registered credentials (invalid login, authentication failure, page not responding).
- OTP for login or password reset not received.
- Account is locked due to multiple incorrect login attempts.
Solutions:
- Use the "Forgot Password" option to reset your credentials if you are unable to remember them.
- Make sure you are using the correct Application ID/User ID and password.
- Check your email (including spam/junk folders) or SMS for OTP, and request a resend if needed.
- Try logging in from a different browser or after some time if the site is throttled during peak hours.
- Contact technical support if your account remains inaccessible.
Possible Issues:
- Cannot submit a new registration; form errors, repeated failures, or the page not loading.
- Confirmation email or SMS/OTP not received during sign-up.
- Throttling or registration unavailable during high-traffic periods.
Solutions:
- Double-check all entered information and ensure required fields are completed correctly.
- Retry registration during off-peak hours, or refresh and use a different browser/device.
- Keep an eye on NSP notifications for any temporary registration service outages.
- Contact NSP support with details if you are consistently unable to register.
Possible Issues:
- Unable to fill or submit scholarship application forms — unresponsive fields, validation errors, system failure or service downtime.
- Attachments/uploads of documents failing or returning errors (size/format issues).
Solutions:
- Verify that all uploaded documents match the listed size and format requirements.
- Clear cache, restart the browser, and try submitting the application again.
- If possible, use a desktop or laptop for smoother application uploads.
- Re-attempt submission out of busy hours; contact support if repeated errors occur.
Possible Issues:
- Unable to check scholarship application status, or the tracking portal is down.
- Status not updating or showing “under process” for an unusually long period.
Solutions:
- Refresh or re-login to your NSP dashboard.
- Wait and try again later if server downtime or system maintenance is announced.
- For more than the usual delay, contact your institute’s nodal officer or NSP helpdesk for clarification.
Possible Issues:
- Document verification gets stuck or returns errors during KYC or application verification steps.
- Unresponsive or failed KYC due to server issues or mismatched details.
Solutions:
- Ensure all documents are clear, genuine, and uploaded in the specified format/size.
- Check that your name, date of birth, and other details match your official documents.
- If errors persist, reach out to your school/institute Nodal Officer and NSP technical support promptly.
Possible Issues:
- Scholarship fund not credited despite application approval.
- Payment status showing as "failed", "pending", or "under process" for a long period.
- Bank account linking or validation failure.
Solutions:
- Double-check that the bank account details provided are correct, active, and linked with Aadhaar (if required).
- Monitor NSP application status and bank account statement regularly.
- For consistent fund disbursal failures, immediately contact NSP helpdesk and provide your Application ID, bank details, and reference numbers.
Possible Issues:
- Unable to connect to helpline numbers, long wait time, or no response.
- Emails or feedback forms not acknowledged or answered in reasonable time.
Solutions:
- Try calling during off-peak hours or use alternate email addresses listed on the NSP portal.
- Submit your issue through both feedback form and email for better response tracking.
- Keep a record of your ticket number, emails, or call logs for follow-up and escalation.
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