SETU NSP App: Apply for SC and OBC Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships on Your Phone – Features and How to Use
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment's SETU NSP app lets SC and OBC students register, complete biometric authentication, apply for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships and track their application on a phone. What the app does, who it is for and how to use it.
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What Is the SETU NSP App?
SETU stands for Scholarship for Education Transformation and Upliftment. The SETU National Scholarship Portal (NSP) app is a dedicated mobile application of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment for students eligible for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC).
According to a PIB release dated 1 October 2026, the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the app in April 2026 to make scholarship services simpler, safer and more transparent for students.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| App name | SETU NSP |
| Full form | Scholarship for Education Transformation and Upliftment |
| Ministry | Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment |
| For | SC and OBC students eligible for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships |
| Launched | April 2026 |
What You Can Do on the App
- Register for scholarship schemes
- Complete biometric authentication
- Submit the scholarship application
- Track the status of your application
- Read the user guide and get help and support during the process
The app also offers digital services for Institute Nodal Officers, District Nodal Officers and State Nodal Officers, so applications can be processed and monitored at each level.
Why It Matters
Students often have to visit several platforms to register, authenticate and apply. The ministry says SETU NSP brings these steps into one interface on a mobile phone, which should reduce procedural difficulties.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Install the official SETU NSP app. Check that the publisher is a Government of India body before installing.
Step 2: Register using the details asked for (keep your Aadhaar and mobile number handy).
Step 3: Complete the biometric authentication step in the app.
Step 4: Choose your scheme (pre-matric or post-matric scholarship for SC/OBC), fill in the application and submit.
Step 5: Use the status tracking feature and ensure your institute verifies the application in time.
Tip: Never share your OTP or login details with anyone. Use only the official app.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who can use the SETU NSP app?
SC and OBC students eligible for pre-matric and post-matric scholarships of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, and the nodal officers who verify them.
Q2. When was the app launched?
In April 2026, as per the ministry.
Q3. Can I track my scholarship status on the app?
Yes. Application status monitoring is one of its main features.
Q4. Does the app support biometric authentication?
Yes, biometric authentication can be completed through the app.
Conclusion
For SC and OBC students, SETU NSP puts registration, authentication, application and tracking in one place. Use the official app, keep your documents ready and follow up with your institute for verification.
Source: PIB release, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, 1 October 2026 (pib.gov.in).