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National Scholarship Portal (NSP) — Central Sector Scheme

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Amount
₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per year (3 years for degree courses)
Deadline
October 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory
States
All India
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About This Scholarship

Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students (CSSS) — awarded to top 20 percentile students in Class 12 board exam results pursuing regular degree courses. Provides ₹12,000 per year at UG level and ₹20,000 per year at PG level. Key 2026 update: One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal is now mandatory. OTR is a single Aadhaar-based registration that applies across every NSP-administered scheme — replaces repeated form filling for different schemes. Central scheme — independent of the Maharashtra MahaDBT-CAP integration.

This is a government scholarship classified as merit-based. It provides financial support of ₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per year (3 years for degree courses) to eligible students. The scheme is offered by Ministry of Education, Government of India and is applicable in All India.

Provider
Ministry of Education
Amount
₹10,000 - ₹20,000 per year
Deadline
October 2026 (Expected, AY 2026-27) — One-Time Registration (OTR) mandatory
Coverage
All India
Courses
8 eligible
Type
Government · Merit-Based

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply

  • Must be in top 20th percentile of Class 12 board exam
  • Family annual income below ₹8 lakh
  • Pursuing regular degree in recognized institution
  • Not receiving any other scholarship

Eligible Courses

MBBSBDSB.Sc NursingB.PharmaB.TechMBABBAAll UG & PG courses

Applicable States

All India

How to Apply — Step by Step

1

Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)

2

Fill application form with academic and income details

3

Upload required documents

4

Verify via institute and district authority

5

Scholarship credited directly to bank account via DBT

Official Application Portal

Apply directly on the official scholarship website:

scholarships.gov.in

Documents Required

Aadhaar Card
10th & 12th Marksheets
Income Certificate
Bank Passbook
Caste Certificate (if applicable)
College Admission Letter
Passport Size Photo

Important

Keep all original documents and 2 sets of photocopies ready. Ensure income and caste certificates are recent (issued within last 6 months). Bank account must be in student's name and linked with Aadhaar for DBT.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I apply for scholarships?
Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in and create an account. Most central and state scholarships are available through NSP.
What documents are needed for scholarship applications?
Common documents include Aadhar card, income certificate, caste certificate (if applicable), bank passbook, previous year marksheets, and domicile certificate.
When is the best time to apply for scholarships?
Most scholarship portals open between July-October for the academic year. Apply as early as possible — many scholarships are first-come-first-served.
Can I apply for multiple scholarships?
Yes, you can apply for multiple scholarships as long as you meet the eligibility criteria for each. However, some scholarships may not allow clubbing with other government scholarships.

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