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Education & LearningCentral Sector
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College & University Students (PM-USP)
कॉलेज और विश्वविद्यालय के छात्रों के लिए केंद्रीय क्षेत्र छात्रवृत्ति योजना
Merit-cum-means scholarship for meritorious college students who scored above the 80th percentile in 12th Board examinations.
1. Target Beneficiaries (Who It Is For)
Undergraduate and postgraduate students pursuing regular degree courses with family income <= ₹4.5 Lakh.
2. Why It Matches Your Profile (Gemini Reasoning)
Strongly recommended based on your annual income within ₹4.5L ceiling.
Criteria Met
- ✓State: Resident of All India
- ✓Category: Fits within General guidelines
- ✓Occupation: Aligns with job seeker status
3. Official Eligibility Criteria
Scored above 80th percentile in respective Class 12 Board examination. Pursuing regular degree course. Family income not exceeding ₹4,50,000 per annum. Not availing other central scholarships.
Age Range17 - 25 yrs
Income Ceiling₹4.5 Lakh/yr
Target CategoryAll
Genderall
4. Scheme Benefits
₹12,000 to ₹20,000 / year stipend
- ₹12,000 per annum for the first 3 years of undergraduate study
- ₹20,000 per annum at postgraduate degree level
- 5-year integrated courses get ₹20,000/yr in 4th and 5th years
5. Mandatory Documents Checklist
Class 12 Marks card showing percentile ranking
Income Certificate (valid for current financial year)
College Bonafide student admission certificate
Aadhaar-seeded bank account
6. Application Procedure (ONLINE)
1Apply online on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in)
2Institution verification by University Nodal Officer
3Direct DBT disbursement directly to student
7. Official Verification & Portal Link
Host Portal: National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
8. Application Deadline / Status
October 31, 2026
Data Verification Stamp
Verified against official gazette on 2026-08-26