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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Merit-cum-means scholarship for students above the 80th percentile in Class 12 with family income up to ₹4.5 lakh, applied through the National Scholarship Portal.
ProviderDepartment of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Amount₹12,000/year (UG years 1–3); ₹20,000/year (PG and years 4–5 of professional courses)
ForUG
CategoryMerit-cum-Means
Eligibility
- Above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in your stream in the Class 12 board exam.
- Family income not more than ₹4.5 lakh per year.
- Pursuing a regular degree course (not correspondence or diploma) at a recognised college or university.
- Not receiving any other scholarship for the same purpose.
Benefits
- ₹12,000 per year for the first three years of graduation.
- ₹20,000 per year at postgraduate level, and in years 4 and 5 of professional/integrated courses such as B.Tech.
- Renewal each year depends on 50% marks and 75% attendance.
How to apply
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal.
- Choose the scheme under Central Schemes – Department of Higher Education.
- Fill in academic and bank details, upload documents and submit.
- Your institute verifies the application, followed by the state board.
Documents required
- Class 12 marksheet
- Family income certificate
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
- Admission/fee receipt of the current course
- Caste certificate if applicable
Frequently asked questions
Yes. They receive ₹12,000 a year for the first three years and ₹20,000 in the fourth year.
Only on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in.
Always verify eligibility and dates on the official scholarship portal before applying.