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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)

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A scholarship scheme under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) initiative by the Ministry of Education’s Department of Higher Education. It Provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections pursuing higher education.The Scholarships are awarded based on Class 12 Board Examination results.

Scholarship Allocation

  • Total fresh scholarships per year: 82,000 (41,000 boys + 41,000 girls).

    For Graduate, Postgraduate, and professional courses (medical, engineering, etc.).

    Distribution among States depends on the population of 18-25 year olds and Board-wise pass-out numbers (CBSE, ICSE, State Boards).

    Scholarships divided among Science, Commerce, Humanities streams in the ratio 3:2:1 (can be adjusted if applications fall short).

Scholarship Benefits

Course Level

Amount per annum

Graduation (1st to 3rd year)

12,000

Post-Graduation

20,000

4th & 5th year of 5-year/integrated professional courses

20,000

Technical courses (B.Tech/B.Engg)

12,000 (1st to 3rd year), ₹20,000 (4th year)

Funds disbursed directly to students’ bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be pursuing a regular degree course at recognized institutions (AICTE/UGC or other regulatory bodies).

    Family income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh per annum.

    Maintain at least 50% marks and 75% attendance yearly for scholarship renewal.

    Must have a bank account in their own name.

    Applications must be verified by the student’s institution (college/university).

    Originals may be required for verification. Applications without verification are invalid.

Who is NOT Eligible?

  • Students pursuing correspondence, distance education, or diploma courses.

    Those already benefiting from any other scholarships or fee waiver/reimbursement schemes (including state scholarships).


 


 

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