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CSSS Scholarship

Government of India

Applications Open
INR 10,000 - 20,000
Deadline: Wednesday, 18 November 2026
3 years
Government

About This Scholarship

The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) is a flagship scholarship by the Government of India aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically weaker backgrounds. It is awarded based on Class 12 performance and helps students pursue undergraduate and postgraduate studies in recognized institutions.

Around 82,000 scholarships are awarded annually across India. The scheme provides financial assistance for day-to-day academic expenses. It is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) with direct benefit transfer (DBT). The scheme also ensures equitable distribution across states and encourages students to continue higher education without financial constraints.

Provider

Government of India

Type

Merit-based

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

3 years

3 years

Duration

Maintenance Allowance

Coverage

Eligibility Criteria

Below are the eligibilty details mentoned

Minimum Marks

80%

Income Limit

₹4,50,000 p.a.

Age Limit

Up to 25 years

Eligible Categories

SCSTOBCPwDGeneral
Eligible for persons with disabilities

Scholarship Benefits

Financial Support

INR 10,000 - 20,000

Disbursement: Annual

What's Covered

Annual maintenance allowance for academic expenses

Support for books, study materials, and daily costs

No tuition fee reimbursement

Direct transfer to student bank account

How to Apply

Application Guide

Use correct board percentile data (top 20%)

Ensure income certificate is valid and recent

Match bank details with Aadhaar for DBT

Apply early to avoid verification delays

Application Steps

Register on National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Complete One-Time Registration (OTR)

Select CSSS under available schemes

Fill in academic and personal details

Upload required documents and submit

Selection Process

Based on merit ranking (Class 12 percentile)

State quota allocation

Document verification (institution + state)

Final approval by Ministry

Documents Required

Class 12 Marksheet
Income Certificate
Aadhar Card
Bank Passbook
Bonafide Certificate
Passport Size Photo
PwD Certificate if any

Important Dates

Announcement Date

Saturday, 14 March 2026

Date passed

Application Start

Tuesday, 02 June 2026

Date passed

Application End

Saturday, 31 October 2026

Application Deadline

Wednesday, 18 November 2026

Result Date

Monday, 12 January 2026

Date passed