PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education ki merit-based scholarship scheme hai. Iska purpose meritorious students from economically weaker families ko higher studies ke dauran financial assistance dena hai. Scheme guidelines ke अनुसार fresh scholarships ki maximum annual allocation 82,000 hai.
Fresh applicants ke liye relevant stream mein Class XII successful candidates ke above 80th percentile, regular degree course aur annual family income ₹4.5 lakh tak hona required hai. Student ko kisi other scholarship ya fee reimbursement ka benefit bhi nahi milna chahiye.
Current NSP 2026-27 portal 1 June 2026 se open hai. PM-USP CSSS ki current scheme listing mein renewal applications open hain. Higher-education updates ke liye Desk4Info ke Higher Education & Entrances section ko bhi check kiya ja sakta hai.
PM-USP CSSS Scholarship Details
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students |
| Authority | Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education |
| Fresh Scholarships | Up to 82,000 per year |
| Family Income | Up to ₹4.5 lakh per year |
| Fresh Academic Criterion | Above 80th percentile in the relevant Class XII stream |
| Graduation Amount | ₹12,000 per annum for first 3 years |
| PG Amount | ₹20,000 per annum |
| Application System | National Scholarship Portal with mandatory OTR |
| Application Fee | No application fee |
Reservation & Renewal Rules
CSSS mein 50% scholarships girls ke liye earmarked hain. Stream allocation Humanities:Science ka ratio 3:3:1 hai, jabki reservation framework mein 15% SC, 7.5% ST, 27% OBC aur 5% horizontal reservation for Benchmark Disabilities specified hai.
Renewal applicants ko previous academic year mein minimum 50% marks aur 75% attendance maintain karni hoti hai. Scholarship ka total duration normally five years se adhik nahi hota.
⚠️ Critical Mandatory Warning: Current NSP pages mein CSSS renewal deadline inconsistent display ho rahi hai. Scheme-specific All-Scholarships listing 30 September 2026 dikhati hai, jabki NSP Students page 31 October 2026 show karta hai; candidates ko final submission se pehle active scheme page par date verify karni chahiye.
Gateway Management & Application Protocol
NSP application ke liye OTR mandatory hai. Official NSP ke अनुसार OTR ek unique 14-digit number hai jo Aadhaar/Aadhaar Enrolment ID based registration se generate hota hai aur academic career ke liye applicable rehta hai.
Application workflow mein OTR login ke baad domicile state aur Post-Matric option select karke academic/category information fill ki jati hai. Applicant PM-USP CSSS select karta hai, required documents upload karta hai aur final submission complete karta hai.
Fresh applicants ke documents mein Class XII marksheet, family income certificate, category certificate where applicable aur disability certificate where applicable shamil hain. Renewal applicants ko previous-year marksheet submit karni hoti hai.
Scholarship payment DBT ke through Aadhaar-seeded bank account mein hoti hai.
Scholarship Amount & Payment
CSSS ke तहत graduation ke first three years mein ₹12,000 per annum scholarship rate hai. Postgraduate level par ₹20,000 per annum hai; specified integrated professional courses ke 4th/5th year aur B.Tech/B.E. ke applicable fourth year ke liye bhi ₹20,000 rate specified hai.
Application itself free of cost hai.
Red-Flag Application Errors
- Incorrect name, father’s name ya roll number enter karna.
- Aadhaar details aur application information mein mismatch.
- Wrong institute/AISHE code select karna.
- Required income or category document upload na karna.
- Final submission se pehle application verify na karna.
- Institute verification deadline miss karna.
- Renewal ko fresh application ke roop mein submit karna.
FAQ ke अनुसार institute selection mein incorrect AISHE code ya wrong institution select karna verification ko affect kar sakta hai. Final submission ke baad correction options limited ho sakte hain, isliye institution selection aur personal details carefully check karna essential hai.
Candidate FAQs
PM-USP CSSS mein income limit kya hai?
Fresh applicants ke liye annual family income ₹4.5 lakh tak honi chahiye. Income certificate fresh application ke required documents mein included hai.
CSSS scholarship amount kitna hai?
Graduation ke first three years ke liye ₹12,000 per year aur PG level par ₹20,000 per year specified hai. Course-year ke अनुसार integrated professional programmes mein different applicable rates ho sakte hain.
Kya CSSS application fee lagti hai?
PM-USP CSSS application ke liye application fee nahi hai. Application National Scholarship Portal par online submit ki jati hai.
Official Departmental Directory
| Resource | Official Access |
|---|---|
| National Scholarship Portal | Open NSP |
| Current Scholarship Listing | View All Scholarships |
| CSSS Guidelines | Download Official Guidelines |
| CSSS FAQ | Read Official FAQ |
| NSP User Manual | View NSP User Manual |
| myScheme CSSS Information | View myScheme |
| Desk4Info Government Schemes | Government Schemes |
Editorial Integrity Disclaimer
PM-USP CSSS eligibility, scholarship rates, reservation framework, renewal conditions, OTR requirements and document requirements official Ministry of Education/NSP source documents ke basis par prepared hain.
Current 2026-27 renewal schedule mein official NSP pages ke beech deadline discrepancy hai. All-Scholarships CSSS-specific listing 30 September 2026 student deadline show karti hai, while Students page 31 October 2026 show karta hai; isliye candidates ko active NSP scheme information ko final authority ke roop mein check karna chahiye.
Current fresh 2026-27 CSSS application window, board-wise fresh cut-offs aur state-wise fresh allocation supplied/current official material mein sufficiently established nahi hain. Isliye in figures ko invent nahi kiya gaya hai; Vibhag dwara abhi tak release nahi kiya gaya hai / To be notified soon.
