Student Services covers important government facilities for school students, college students, university students, scholarship applicants, examination candidates and learners. It brings together scholarship applications, academic records, student identity services, entrance examinations, education loans, online learning, grievance systems and other useful government resources.
The services below focus primarily on Government of India resources. State-specific scholarships, admissions, certificates and education services may be available through separate state portals.
Student Services
| Service / Scheme | What It Is Used For | Who Can Use It | Apply / Access |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal (NSP) | Search and apply for eligible central scholarship schemes and manage scholarship applications | Students / VLE | National Scholarship Portal |
| PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | Scholarship support for eligible meritorious college and university students | Eligible Students | Official Scheme Information |
| UGC Student Scholarships | Access UGC scholarships and fellowships for eligible higher-education students | College / University Students | UGC Student Corner |
| PM YASASVI Scholarships | Scholarship support under eligible OBC, EBC and DNT student schemes | Eligible Students | NSP Scholarship Schemes |
| DigiLocker Academic Documents | Access and share digital marksheets, certificates, diplomas and other issued documents | Students / Graduates | DigiLocker |
| National Academic Depository (NAD) | Access and verify digital academic awards issued by participating institutions | Students / Institutions / Verifiers | National Academic Depository |
| APAAR ID | Maintain a lifelong digital academic identity and academic records | Students | APAAR |
| Academic Bank of Credits (ABC) | Academic credit storage, recognition and transfer within the higher-education ecosystem | Higher-Education Students | Academic Bank of Credits |
| PM-Vidyalaxmi | Apply for education loans through the unified education-loan portal | Eligible Students | PM-Vidyalaxmi |
| SWAYAM | Access government-supported online courses from school level through postgraduate level | Students / Learners | SWAYAM |
| JEE Main | Registration, examination information, admit card, answer keys and results for JEE Main | Engineering / Architecture / Planning Candidates | JEE Main Official Portal |
| CUET-UG | Common entrance examination services for undergraduate admissions | UG Admission Candidates | CUET-UG Official Portal |
| UGC Student Grievance Services | Access student-related grievance and support resources provided by UGC | University / College Students | UGC Student Corner |
The National Scholarship Portal is currently open for Academic Year 2026–27, and its official announcements state that NSP services are available at Common Service Centres.
Government Schemes
| Scheme | Main Benefit / Purpose | Main Eligibility | Official Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students | Financial assistance for eligible meritorious students pursuing higher education | Eligibility depends on scheme conditions, including qualifying Class XII performance and admission requirements | Ministry of Education Scheme Information |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme – Top Class Education in Schools | Scholarship support for eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students in schools | As specified under the scheme | NSP Scheme List |
| PM YASASVI Central Sector Scheme – Top Class Education in College | Financial assistance for eligible OBC, EBC and DNT students in higher education | As specified under the scheme | NSP Scheme List |
| UGC Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme | Financial assistance for eligible students from the North Eastern Region pursuing undergraduate studies | Students meeting the scheme’s regional, academic and income conditions | UGC Ishan Uday Scholarship |
| UGC National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies | Financial assistance for eligible postgraduate students | As specified by UGC for the scholarship | UGC Student Scholarships |
| UGC P.G. Scholarship for University Rank Holders | Financial assistance for eligible university rank holders pursuing postgraduate study | Eligible first/second rank holders admitted to qualifying PG courses | UGC Scholarship Information |
| UGC P.G. Scholarship for Professional Courses for SC/ST Candidates | Financial assistance for eligible SC/ST students pursuing postgraduate professional courses | Eligible SC/ST PG students in qualifying professional courses | UGC Scholarship Information |
| UGC P.G. Indira Gandhi Scholarship for Single Girl Child | Financial assistance for eligible single girl children pursuing postgraduate study | Eligible single girl students meeting UGC conditions | UGC Scholarship Information |
| Prime Minister’s Scholarship Schemes | Scholarships for eligible wards under specified categories such as CAPF/Assam Rifles and certain police personnel categories | Scheme-specific eligibility | National Scholarship Portal Scheme List |
The National Scholarship Portal currently lists multiple central scholarship schemes for Academic Year 2026–27, including PM YASASVI schemes and Prime Minister’s Scholarship Schemes. Eligibility and application windows differ by scheme.
Important Government Portals
| Portal | Department / Authority | Main Purpose | Useful For | Official Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal | Government of India | Scholarship discovery, application and related scholarship processes | Citizen / VLE | NSP |
| UGC | University Grants Commission | Higher-education information, scholarships, fellowships, student resources and grievance-related resources | Students / VLE | UGC |
| DigiLocker | Ministry of Electronics & IT | Access, store, share and verify authentic digital documents | Students / Citizens | DigiLocker |
| National Academic Depository | Government academic-document ecosystem | Digital academic awards and verification | Students / Institutions | NAD |
| APAAR | Ministry of Education | Student academic identity and records | Students / Schools / Institutions | APAAR |
| Academic Bank of Credits | Higher-education credit ecosystem | Academic credit storage and transfer | Higher-Education Students | ABC Portal |
| PM-Vidyalaxmi | Government education-loan platform | Education-loan applications and status | Students | PM-Vidyalaxmi |
| SWAYAM | Ministry of Education | Online courses and learning resources | Students / Learners | SWAYAM |
| National Testing Agency | Ministry of Education | National-level entrance and eligibility examinations | Students / Candidates | NTA |
| JEE Main | National Testing Agency | JEE Main examination services | Engineering / Architecture Candidates | JEE Main |
| CUET-UG | National Testing Agency | Common University Entrance Test for UG admissions | UG Candidates | CUET-UG |
Important Notes
- Scholarship eligibility, application dates and verification requirements can differ by scheme.
- The National Scholarship Portal currently lists Academic Year 2026–27 schemes and their individual application/verification deadlines.
- NSP requires a One-Time Registration (OTR) number for scholarship applications under the current system.
- Students should verify scholarship information on NSP or the concerned department’s official website before applying.
- Academic documents available through DigiLocker/NAD depend on whether the relevant board or institution has published the records.
- APAAR creation involves verification through the educational institution and, where applicable, parental consent for minors.
- Education-loan terms, documentation and sanction decisions remain subject to the participating lender’s requirements.
- Entrance-examination dates and procedures can change; candidates should follow the official examination portal.
- Do not submit scholarship, admission, examination or loan applications through unofficial websites.
- CSC/VLE assistance should only be advertised for services where official sources confirm CSC/service-centre availability.
- State-level student services should be checked on the relevant State Government portal.
- If a service requirement is not clearly specified on the official source, verify it with the concerned department or institution before proceeding.
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