Job Title: 🎓 NSP Scholarship 2026–27 for PG Students | Non-GPAT Students Can Apply? Eligibility, Amount & Last Date

🎓 NSP Scholarship 2026–27 for PG Students | Non-GPAT Students Can Apply? Eligibility, Amount & Last Date 📢 Scholarship Update for Postgraduate Students! The University Grants Commission (UGC), under the Ministry of Education, offers the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) to eligible students pursuing postgraduate degrees in India. Students who have not qualified GPAT can also check their eligibility under this scheme, subject to the course and institution requirements. 📌 Scholarship Overview 🏛️ Scheme Name: National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies (NSPG) 📅 Academic Session: 2026–27 🎓 Conducting Authority: University Grants Commission (UGC) 💰 Scholarship Amount: ₹1,50,000 per year ⏳ Duration: 2 years 🎯 Total Slots: 10,000 per year 💻 Application Mode: Online 📆 Last Date to Apply: 31 October 2026 ✅ Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply? Applicants must fulfil the following conditions: 🇮🇳 Must be an Indian citizen. 🎓 Must be admitted to the first year of a postgraduate degree programme. 🏫 Must be studying in an eligible university, college or institution. 📚 Must be pursuing a recognized postgraduate degree in regular/full-time mode. 🎂 Must be below 30 years of age. ❌ Students who have already completed a postgraduate degree are not eligible. 💊 Can Pharm.D Students Apply? Pharm.D students should verify whether their particular course and admission meet the current UGC scheme requirements. Eligibility is not automatic for every pharmacy course. 💊 Can M.Pharm Students Without GPAT Apply? Students without GPAT qualification may check the NSPG scheme, but they must first confirm that M.Pharm is covered under the applicable course eligibility rules. The separate UGC/PCI postgraduate scholarship for M.Pharm is GPAT-based and provides ₹12,400 per month to eligible GPAT-qualified students. 💰 Scholarship Benefits Selected candidates under NSPG may receive financial assistance of ₹1,50,000 per year for up to two years, subject to the official scheme conditions. 📅 Important Dates – 2026–27 🟢 Application Start Date: 16 September 2026 🔴 Last Date to Apply: 31 October 2026 🏫 Institute Verification Deadline: 15 November 2026 📋 State/Nodal Officer Verification Deadline: 30 November 2026 📝 How to Apply Online? Visit the official NSP website. Complete One Time Registration (OTR). Log in using your OTR credentials. Select the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies scheme. Read the eligibility guidelines carefully. Fill in your personal, academic and bank details. Upload the required documents. Submit the application and track its status. 📄 Documents Required Aadhaar or other accepted identity proof PG admission letter or enrolment certificate Previous qualifying examination marksheets Bank account details Passport-size photograph Other documents required by the official guidelines 🔗 Important Official Links 🌐 NSP Application Portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/ 📋 UGC NSPG Scheme Details: https://www.ugc.gov.in/Scholarships/stu_Scholarship6 💊 UGC GPAT Scholarship Details: https://www.ugc.gov.in/Scholarships/stu_Scholarship2 📢 Important Note: Pharmacy students, especially Pharm.D and non-GPAT M.Pharm candidates, should confirm their course eligibility with the official scheme guidelines before applying. Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only. Please verify the eligibility criteria, scholarship amount and application dates through official government sources. Scholarship approval depends on the applicable rules and verification process.