The “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) for College and University Students” is administered by the Department of Higher Education. The primary aim of this scheme is to offer financial support to exceptionally talented students to help cover a portion of their daily expenses as they pursue higher education. It serves to alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with pursuing advanced studies.
The Ministry of Education, Government of India, awards these scholarships based on the results of the Higher Secondary or Class XII Board Examination. Every year, a maximum of 82,000 fresh scholarships are granted to students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degrees in colleges and universities, as well as professional courses like Medical and Engineering.
The total number of scholarships is distributed among the State Education Boards in proportion to each state’s population in the age group of 18-25 years. The allocation is done after setting aside the share of scholarships for the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) and the Indian Certificate of Secondary Education (ICSE) based on the number of students graduating from various boards across the country.
Additionally, 50% of the scholarships are specifically reserved for female students, promoting and supporting their access to higher education. Online applications under the CSSS scheme are being invited through the NSP official portal website scholarships.gov.in. For the academic year 2023-24 the process of inviting online applications has begun and the last date is 31st December 2023.
Central Sector Scholarship Scheme Details:
Organization Name: Ministry of Human Resource Development
Scheme Name: Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)
The applicant must have passed the 10+2 examination with 80%.
Students who are pursuing higher studies from any recognized college or institute (not correspondence or distance education).
Students who are not availing of any other scholarship from any other source.
An applicant whose parental annual income should not be more than Rs. 4.50000/-.
Amount and Duration:
Graduation:
Rs.12000/- PA for 3 years
Post Graduation:
Rs.20000/- PA for 2 years after Graduation
Professional Courses:
20000/- per year during the 4th and 5th year.
Amount Disbursement:
The scholarship amount to eligible students is disbursed directly into the bank accounts of the beneficiaries, based on the eligibility lists uploaded by the state education board. The student can check the payment status online PFMS’s official website.
Selection will be made based on marks in the 12th class and their parental annual income. The merit list will be declared within five weeks after the results of the examinations are announced by the boards.
If you are a new user click on the register button and fill out the entire form.
After the registration students get the Permanent Registration ID.
Then log in to the page using that Registration ID and Date of Birth.
Application Renewal:
For application renewal, the student needs to apply on a separate renewal form. The renewal process will depend on the scholars who secure 50% marks and who are promoted to the next class. Students must be regular in attendance with a minimum of 75%.
Important Documents:
Joining Report Form
Income Affidavit Form
Online Generated Application form
Copy of Mark sheet
Caste Certificate
Copy of bank passbook
Last Date:
31st December 2023 is the last date to apply online
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