The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education – JKBOSE has issued an important update for students wishes to apply for scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. As per published Notification No. F(Acad-C)/E-7793989/NSP/ADH/2025 on 13 of November 2025 all students applying for scholarships under centrally sponsored schemes must possess a valid Aadhaar number and complete Aadhaar authentication. Students selected for this scholarship of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme, Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan, Yojana Central Sector Scheme (CSS) of Scholarship for College and University Students. The notice has been issued in compliance with Section 7 of the Aadhaar under Act, 2016, which provides assistance to candidate.
📌 Why JKBOSE Issued This Notification?
The Government of India has made Aadhaar authentication mandatory for students receiving benefits from centrally sponsored scholarship schemes. NSP, being the central online platform for scholarship distribution, requires students to verify their identity through Aadhaar-based authentication.
JKBOSE issued this notification to ensure:
- Smooth verification of applications on NSP
- Prevention of duplicate or fraudulent beneficiaries
- Timely disbursement of scholarship funds
- Compliance with Aadhaar Act 2016 regulations
- Awareness among students and schools in Jammu & Kashmir
Without Aadhaar authentication, students will not be able to access scholarships for the academic year 2025–26.
🧾 Schemes Covered Under the Notification
The following schemes under NSP require Aadhaar:
| Scholarship Scheme | Description |
|---|---|
| NMMSS | National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme for Class 9 to 12 meritorious students |
| PM-USP (Pre-Matric/Post-Matric) | Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan scheme |
| PM-USP CSSS | Central Sector Scholarship for College & University Students |
Students applying for any of these must ensure Aadhaar verification is complete.
🔍 Key Points of JKBOSE NSP Scholarship Aadhaar Notification 2025
The notification highlights the following important points:
✔ Aadhaar is compulsory
Every student must possess a valid Aadhaar number to apply for NSP-based scholarships.
✔ Aadhaar authentication is required
Students must verify their Aadhaar details through OTP or biometric authentication.
✔ Aadhaar facilitates One-Time Registration (OTR)
Aadhaar helps students obtain the mandatory OTR (One-Time Registration) number on NSP.
✔ Applies to all centrally sponsored schemes
No exception for any category or class.
✔ Schools must create awareness
JKBOSE has instructed school heads and education authorities to spread awareness among eligible students.
🌐 What Is OTR (One-Time Registration) on NSP and Why It Requires Aadhaar?
The NSP introduced One-Time Registration – OTR from 2023–24 onwards to simplify scholarship applications.
OTR helps students by:
- Creating a unique student identity
- Avoiding repetitive data entry
- Ensuring verified academic and personal details
- Preventing duplication
Aadhaar authentication is mandatory for generating this OTR ID.
🧑🎓 Who Must Follow the Aadhaar Requirement?
The Aadhaar requirement applies to:
- Government school students
- Private school students
- Higher secondary students
- College and university students
- Students applying for fresh scholarships
- Students renewing scholarships
In short, any student applying on NSP must have Aadhaar.
📝 Documents Needed for NSP Scholarship (With Aadhaar Requirement)
To ensure smooth scholarship processing, students must keep the following documents ready:
| Document | Mandatory |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | ✔ Yes |
| Domicile Certificate | ✔ Yes |
| Income Certificate | ✔ Yes |
| Bank Passbook (Linked with Aadhaar) | ✔ Yes |
| Previous Year Marks Sheet | ✔ Yes |
| Bonafide Certificate | ✔ Yes |
| Valid Mobile Number | ✔ Yes |
| Recent Photograph | ✔ Yes |
Bank account must also be Aadhaar-linked as funds are transferred through DAT transfer into bank account.
📝 How Students Can Complete Aadhaar Authentication
Candidate need to go through following steps to apply online for this scholarship scheme:
- visit official website of NSP at scholarships.gov.in
- Using mobile number and email register yourself.
- Enter adhaar details and verify using OTP send on mobile number.
- Complete biometric and generate one time registration number.
- Apply for various scholarships scheme.
📢 Why Aadhaar Authentication Is Important
Aadhaar ensures:
- Transparent disbursement of government scholarships
- Accurate identification of genuine applicants
- Prevention of misuse
- Direct transfer of funds to student bank accounts
- Faster and error-free processing
With lakhs of applicants across India, Aadhaar authentication reduces fraud and ensures that only eligible students benefit.
📎 Official Notification Summary
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Notification Title | Mandatory Aadhaar for NSP Scholarships |
| Notification No. | F(Acad-C)/E-7793989/NSP/ADH/2025 |
| Issued By | Director Academics, JKBOSE |
| Issue Date | 13 of November 2025 |
| Applicable For | All students applying on NSP |
| Affected Schemes | NMMSS, PM-USP, PM-USP CSSS |
| Requirement | Valid Aadhaar + Aadhaar Authentication |
🧾 What Schools & Institutions Must Do
JKBOSE has directed:
- Government school heads
- ZEOs
- CEOs
- College administrators
They must inform students well in advance so that no applicant is left out due to lack of Aadhaar authentication.
📝 Conclusion
The JKBOSE NSP Scholarship Aadhaar Notification 2025 is a crucial update for all students planning to apply for centrally sponsored scholarships through the National Scholarship Portal. With Aadhaar now mandatory for identity verification, OTR generation, and scholarship disbursement, students must ensure that their Aadhaar details and bank accounts are updated without delay. Parents, teachers and institutions are also urged to guide students in completing the authentication process well before deadlines. Missing Aadhaar verification may lead to rejection of scholarship applications and delays in receiving financial support.