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Central Govt

Central Sector Scholarship for College & University Students

Dept. of Higher Education, Ministry of Education

Go to official portal (scholarships.gov.in)
BenefitYearly amount for meritorious students from low-income families (amount per scheme guidelines)
Apply onNational Scholarship Portal
When to applyOpens once a year — check the portal for this year's dates

Eligibility

Students who scored high in Class 12 (top percentile of their board) and are in a regular degree course; family income limit applies

Applied through NSP. Renewal each year needs a fresh application with passing marks.

How to apply — step by step

  1. 1
    Confirm on scholarships.gov.in that you meet the marks and income rules.
  2. 2
    Register on NSP (one-time) with your Aadhaar-linked mobile number.
  3. 3
    Log in and select 'Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship' under Apply.
  4. 4
    Fill in your Class 12 board details, course, institute and bank details.
  5. 5
    Upload documents and submit.
  6. 6
    Your institute verifies the application; the state nodal officer approves it.
  7. 7
    Track the status and receive the scholarship by DBT.
Go to official portal

Documents you will need

  • Aadhaar card
  • Passport-size photograph
  • Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked account in the student's name)
  • Mark sheet of the last exam
  • Bihar residence / domicile certificate
  • Caste certificate (if applying for a category scheme)
  • Income certificate (latest)
  • Bonafide / admission proof and fee receipt from the institution
Amounts, eligibility and dates change every year. This page is a guide — always confirm the latest details on the official portal before applying.
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