NGO Darpan Registration
NGO Darpan is NITI Aayog's portal that gives your NGO a Unique ID — increasingly required to apply for government grants and certain registrations. We register your NGO on Darpan and get your Unique ID.
Starts at
₹1,999
Government fees, department fees, inspection requirements, professional fees, renewal fees, penalties and state/local authority charges may vary based on business type, location, turnover, employee count, licence category and official requirements.
Timeline
Often a few working days
Documents
NGO, PAN & member details
NITI Aayog Unique ID
For government grants
Free of govt fee
Expert-guided
Pricing
NGO Darpan registration
NGO Darpan has no government fee; our charge is the professional fee. Often done alongside 12A/80G/CSR-1.
Darpan Registration
Unique ID
+ GST
- Darpan registration
- Unique ID generation
- Member/detail setup
- Expert review
NGO Funding Setup
Darpan + 12A/80G/CSR-1
Bundle
- Darpan Unique ID
- 12A & 80G
- CSR-1 for corporate funds
- Dedicated reviewer
Prices are professional fees and indicative. Government fees, stamp duty, DSC, PAN/TAN, state charges and third-party costs are extra and may change. A final engagement summary separates each component before payment.
Overview
What is NGO Darpan Registration?
NGO Darpan is a portal maintained by NITI Aayog that creates an interface between NGOs/Voluntary Organisations and government departments. Registering gives your NGO a Unique ID, which is increasingly required to apply for government grants and is referenced by various ministries and schemes.
It's free of government fee and relatively quick, requiring your NGO's registration details, PAN and the Aadhaar of office-bearers/members. It's a foundational step in making your NGO eligible for government funding, and pairs naturally with 12A, 80G and CSR-1.
We register your NGO on Darpan, complete the member details and get your Unique ID — usually as part of getting your NGO funding-ready.
Is it for you?
Who needs it — and who doesn't
Recommended if
- NGOs seeking government grants
- Trusts, societies and Section 8 companies
- NGOs needing a Unique ID for scheme applications
- Organisations building their funding eligibility
May not be needed if
- For-profit entities
- NGOs with no need for government-scheme interface (rare)
Benefits
Why it's worth doing right
Grant eligibility
A Darpan Unique ID is increasingly required to apply for government grants and schemes.
Government interface
Darpan is the recognised interface between NGOs and government departments.
Funding-ready stack
It complements 12A, 80G and CSR-1 to make your NGO fully funding-ready.
Eligibility
Eligibility & key conditions
- You're a registered NGO (trust/society/Section 8)
- You have PAN and registration details
- Office-bearers have Aadhaar
Documents
Documents required
What we need
- NGO registration certificate
- PAN of the NGO
- Details and Aadhaar of office-bearers/members
- Registered-office and contact details
- Areas of work/sectors
Process
A clear path from start to filed
Official filing
How the NGO Darpan portal (NITI Aayog) flow works
Registration is completed on the NGO Darpan portal with the NGO's registration details, PAN and office-bearers' Aadhaar; on validation, a Unique ID is generated for use in government grant and scheme applications.
We prepare and submit through the official NGO Darpan portal. We never claim a private API or guaranteed timeline — the Unique ID is issued by the portal/NITI Aayog.
Costs
Fees & cost breakdown
| Cost component | Indicative amount |
|---|---|
| Professional feeFor registration | From ₹1,999 |
| Government feeNGO Darpan has no fee | Nil |
Deliverables
What you receive on completion
After this filing
What you need to stay compliant next
Keep details updated
Update office-bearer and activity details on Darpan as they change to keep your ID valid for applications.
Pair with 12A/80G/CSR-1
We align Darpan with your other NGO registrations for full funding eligibility.
Avoid delays
Common mistakes & reasons for rejection
Common mistakes
- Mismatched member Aadhaar/details
- Stale details affecting grant applications
- Treating Darpan as enough on its own (12A/80G/CSR-1 also matter)
- Wrong registration-type details
AI-powered assistance
AI does the heavy lifting. Experts make the call.
AI assists with checks, drafting and explanations only. A qualified professional reviews every defined checkpoint and the final filing before submission. AI does not make consequential compliance decisions on its own.
Get your NGO's Darpan Unique ID
We register your NGO on NITI Aayog's Darpan portal and get your Unique ID — a key step toward government grant eligibility.
Compare
NGO Darpan Registration vs CSR-1 Registration
| Factor | NGO Darpan Registration | CSR-1 Registration |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Unique ID for government grants | Eligibility for corporate CSR funds |
| Authority | NITI Aayog (Darpan) | MCA (Form CSR-1) |
| Often needs | Registration cert + PAN + Aadhaar | 12A/80G + registration |
Use cases
Built for how real businesses operate
Grant-seeking NGO
Need: Apply for schemes
We suggest: Darpan Unique ID as a prerequisite.
New NGO
Need: Funding readiness
We suggest: Darpan with 12A/80G and CSR-1.
Why MyFinancialAdvisory
A more accountable way to stay compliant
Quality & accountability
Reviewed by compliance experts
Every ngo darpan registration engagement is prepared with structured checks and signed off by qualified professionals before anything is filed — speed without sacrificing accuracy.
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Business registration & licensing review
Our registration and licensing applications are prepared with AI-assisted checks and reviewed by qualified professionals experienced in MSME, FSSAI, IEC, labour and NGO registrations before anything is submitted. Business compliance, powered by AI — verified where possible, reviewed by experts, tracked by you.
Structured document checks
Documents and eligibility follow structured checks before expert review.
Expert-reviewed before filing
A qualified professional signs off every defined checkpoint.
Compliance-safe guidance
Advice mapped to current rules — no shortcuts, no guesswork.
Resources
Related guides & reading
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Form CSR-1 to receive corporate CSR funds.
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12A Registration
Income-tax exemption registration for NGOs.
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80G Registration
Donor tax-deduction registration for NGOs.
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Trust Registration
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FAQs
NGO Darpan Registration — frequently asked questions
What is NGO Darpan registration?
Registration on NITI Aayog's NGO Darpan portal, which gives your NGO a Unique ID used to apply for government grants and referenced by various ministries.
Is NGO Darpan mandatory?
It's increasingly required to apply for government grants and certain schemes. Even where optional, the Unique ID is valuable for funding eligibility.
Is there a fee for NGO Darpan?
No, NGO Darpan registration is free of government fee. Our charge is a professional fee for completing it correctly.
What documents are needed?
The NGO's registration certificate, its PAN, and the details and Aadhaar of office-bearers/members, plus registered-office and sector details.
Which NGOs can register?
Registered trusts, societies and Section 8 companies. We confirm your eligibility and complete the registration.
Does Darpan replace 12A/80G?
No. Darpan gives a Unique ID for government interface; 12A/80G handle tax exemption and donor benefits, and CSR-1 handles corporate CSR funds. They work together.
How long does it take?
Often a few working days once details are validated. We can't guarantee an exact time as it rests with the portal.
Ready to get ngo darpan registration done?
Start with a quick conversation. We’ll confirm scope, documents, fees and the next deadline.