The application window for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025-26...
The application window for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025-26 is currently open. Here's a summary of the key information:
Key Dates:
Application Open: The application window for fresh scholarships and renewals is now open.
Deadline: October 31, 2025, for both fresh and renewal applications.
Institute Verification Deadline: November 15, 2025.
Defective Application Verification End: November 15, 2025.
DNO/SNO/MNO Verification End: November 30, 2025.
Scholarship Disbursement: Expected December 2025 - January 2026.
Application Process:
All applications (fresh and renewal) must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in.
Fresh Applications for 2025-26 are being accepted.
Renewal Applications are also open for:
1st renewal for 2024-25
2nd renewal for 2023-24
3rd renewal for 2022-23
4th renewal for 2021-22
Students are advised to submit applications well before the deadline.
Original documents must be presented to the respective institutions for verification where required. Applications not verified by institutions will be considered invalid.
Institutional Nodal Officers are responsible for timely verification, marking defects, or rejecting applications.
Eligibility Criteria (for Fresh Applications):
Must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in Class 12 (10+2 pattern or equivalent) from their respective Board of Examination.
Must be pursuing a regular undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) course from a college/institution recognized by AICTE or other relevant regulatory bodies. (Diploma, correspondence, or distance education courses are not eligible).
Annual gross parental/family income must be ₹4.5 lakh or less. (An income certificate is required only for fresh applicants).
Must not be receiving any other scholarship or fee reimbursement of any kind from Central or State Government.
Eligibility Criteria (for Renewal):
Students must secure at least 50% marks in their previous annual examination.
Maintain a minimum of 75% attendance.
Not be involved in any indiscipline, criminal behavior, or ragging activities.
Students who missed renewing their application in a previous year may still apply for renewal later, provided they meet the eligibility conditions.
Required Documents (for Fresh Applications):
Class 12 Marksheet and Certificate
Aadhaar Card (or alternatives like Aadhaar enrolment ID slip, Voter ID card, Driving License, PAN, Passport if Aadhaar not yet assigned)
Income Certificate issued by the competent authority (for fresh applicants only)
Bank Passbook (account should be Aadhaar-linked)
Admission Proof/Bonafide Certificate
Valid Mobile Number and Email ID
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
Disability Certificate (if applicable)
Passport-size photo
Scholarship Amount:
Graduation Level: ₹12,000 per annum for the first three years.
Post-Graduation Level: ₹20,000 per annum.
For professional courses (like 5-year integrated/professional courses or 4-year technical courses like B.Tech/B.Engg), the scholarship is ₹12,000 p.a. for the first three years and ₹20,000 p.a. for the 4th/5th year.
For further details and to apply, visit the official National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
