Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) 2021-22

The central sector scholarship scheme (CSSS) for college and university students for the current year is available on the national e-scholarship portal scholarships.gov.in. Students may visit the national e-scholarship portal to apply for fresh scholarships on or before the last date.

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme Details:

Organization Name: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Scheme Name: Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Official Website: https://scholarships.gov.in

Last Date: 17th January 2023

Phone Number: 011-20862360

Email: es3.edu@nic.in

Address: Department of Higher Education, West Block 1, 2nd Floor, Wing 6, Room No. 6, R. K. Puram, Sector 1, New Delhi 110066

Eligibility Criteria:

1. The student must be an Indian national.
2. The applicant must have passed the 10+2 examination with 80%.
3. Students who are pursuing higher studies from any recognized college or institute (not correspondence or distance education).
4. Students who are not availing of any other scholarship from any other source.
5. An applicant whose parental annual income should not be more than Rs. 4.50000/-.

Amount and Duration:

Amount Disbursement:

Students must open an account in any Nationalized or commercial Bank which has an Electronic Clearing System facility. The amount will be transferred directly to the Bank Account of the scholarship holder through ECS.

Selection Process:

Selection will be made based on marks in the 12th class and their parental annual income. The merit list will declare within five weeks after the results of the examinations are announced by the boards.

The shortlisted candidates shall present the entitlement card, income affidavit format, and statement of particulars format, duly filled into the head of the institution and sent to the concerned state board, CBSE.

How to Apply for CSSS Scholarship Online?

1. Visit the NSP official website https://scholarships.gov.in.
2. Click on Student Login at the top of the page.
3. If you are a new user click on the register button and fill out the entire form.
4. After the registration students get the Permanent Registration ID.
5. 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 promote 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:

17th January 2023 is the last date to apply online

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