Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship application last date, eligibility criteria, scholarship amount and
PRADHAN MANTRI UCHCHATAR SHIKSHA PROTSAHAN (PM-USP) YOJANA
CENTRAL SECTOR SCHEME OF SCHOLARSHIP FOR COLLEGE AND
UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (PM-USP CSSS)
The “Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students” is implemented by the Department of Higher Education since 2008. The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to the meritorious students, to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students has on boarded the National Scholarship portal http://www.scholarships.gov.in. The students can see the scheme guidelines as well as can apply online through this portal only.
| Scholarship Name | Central Sector Scholarship |
| Awards | Up to ₹20,000 per annum till the completion of the course |
| Eligibility | Candidates above the 80th percentile of successful students who have passed class 12 ,Pursuing regular UG/PG course, Annual family income less than ₹4.5 Lakh |
| For inviting the scholarship applications | 31.10.2024 |
| Defective Application Verification Open till | 15.11.2024 |
| Institute Level Verification | 15.11.2024 |
| SNO Level verification | 30.11.2024 |
Eligibility criteria for applying the “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students“
PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students is a merit-cum-means scholarship scheme. The students who fulfil all the eligibility conditions may apply for the scholarship through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Once the application gets verified, the selected students get the scholarship amount directly in their respective bank accounts through Direct Bank Transfer (DBT).
- Students who are above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class XII of 10+2 pattern or equivalent;
- Pursuing regular degree courses and not correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses;
- Pursuing courses at colleges/institutions recognized by All India Council for Technical Education and respective Regulatory Bodies concerned;
- Not availing benefit of any other scholarship schemes including State run scholarship schemes/ fee waiver & reimbursement scheme;
- Students with gross parental/family income upto Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum are eligible for scholarship under the scheme. Income certificate will be required only for the fresh applicants;
- Student changing his/ her college/institute of study will be allowed to continue/renew the scholarship provided the course of study and the institution is having valid AISHE Code; The AISHE code can be checked in the portal https://aishe.gov.in/aishe/aisheCode
- Students who missed to apply for renewal of application online on NSP will be allowed to apply for renewal of scholarship for subsequent year on NSP, if he/she fulfils eligibility condition for renewal;
- For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance of at least 75%, will also be the criteria. Complaints against the student regarding any in disciplined or criminal behaviour including any complaints of having indulged in ragging, will lead to forfeiture of scholarship;
- Beneficiaries/ Applicants under the scheme must apply online in the National Scholarships Portal (www.scholarships.gov.in) for the fresh/ renewal scholarships. Fresh/Renewal applications sent directly to the Ministry of Education shall not be accepted.
How can I apply for scholarship under PM-USP CSSS?
Login with your Aadhaar/ OTR number. The pre-filled personal details will be fetched automatically from the OTR registration form. Now, to generate your Application ID, the students are required to select their Domicile State and the “Post-Matric” option from the drop-down menu.
The generated Application ID will be available under ‘My Application’. The student can now submit the application by filling the appropriate General information, Category and Academic details; and select the “PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students”. After this, upload the mandatory documents and submit the application form.
Documents that are required to be uploaded for applying and verification for scholarship
The following documents need to be uploaded on the Portal at the time of application:
a. FRESH: 12th Mark Sheet, Family Income Certificate, Category/ caste Certification for reserved category students, Disability Certificate
b. RENEWAL: Previous Year Mark Sheet
The copy of above-mentioned documents must be provided to the institutes at the time of
verification, if sought for by the Institute Nodal Officer (INO).
Rate and Duration of Scholarship
The rate of scholarship is Rs.12,000/-per annum at Graduation level for first three years of College and University courses and Rs.20,000/-per annum at PostGraduation level. Students pursuing professional courses, in case, where the duration of course is five (5) years/ Integrated course will get Rs. 20,000/-per annum in the 4th and 5th year. However, students pursuing technical courses such as B.Tech, B.Engg. will get scholarship up to graduation level only i.e. Rs. 12,000 p.a. for 1st, 2nd and 3rd year and Rs. 20,000 in the 4th year.
Payment of Scholarship
Students are required to have the bank accounts opened, especially, in their name for availing the benefits under the scheme. The scholarship will be disbursed directly into the savings bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) mode. The student can track their payment status from the template “Know Your Payment” in the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) portal [https://pfms.nic.in/Users/LoginDetails/Login.aspx] either by indicating Aadhaar number or bank account number or NSP Application ID.