How do I apply for the National Overseas Scholarship on the NOS portal?
Apply for the National Overseas Scholarship online on the NOS Portal. Register with your email ID and mobile number, complete your profile, fill out the application form, upload documents, review everything and submit before the deadline, keeping a copy of the form and acknowledgement.
You apply for the National Overseas Scholarship entirely online through the official NOS Portal, in six steps from registration to submission. Finish every step within the timeline announced for the scheme.
Six steps on the NOS portal
| Step | Action | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Step 1 | Register | Sign up on the official portal with your email ID and mobile number |
| Step 2 | Complete your profile | Enter personal, academic, family income and communication details |
| Step 3 | Fill the application form | Add details of your admission, university, course and study destination |
| Step 4 | Upload documents | Use the format and size the portal prescribes |
| Step 5 | Review | Check every entry and make sure uploads are correct and legible |
| Step 6 | Submit | Send it before the deadline and keep a copy of the form and acknowledgement |
Documents to upload
- Aadhaar Card, passport-size photograph and scanned signature (a passport copy is needed only after the provisional award letter)
- Community certificate and income certificate from the competent authority
- Educational certificates, marksheets, and the admission or offer letter from the foreign university
- Proof of university accreditation or recognition (if required) and the university fee structure
- Bank account details, a disability certificate (if applicable) and any other document the scheme guidelines specify
My Advice
Gather every certificate before you register, since the portal expects clear, valid files that match your form. Incomplete or incorrect documents can lead to rejection, and edits are only possible during the correction window the Ministry announces.
This information is available on: socialjustice.gov.in
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