Government

PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship for College and University Students

Meritorious college and university students. This page gives the quick version: eligibility, amount, documents, dates and the safe official apply route.

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ProviderDepartment of Higher Education
StatusRenewal open on NSP; fresh status can vary by portal notice
Start dateCheck NSP for fresh/renewal window
Last dateRenewal application closing shown by NSP: 31 October 2026
BenefitAnnual scholarship support for college/university study; exact rate should be checked on scheme notice
Checked on5 July 2026

Eligibility

Who can apply?

  • Merit based
  • College/university student
  • Use NSP eligibility checker before applying

Documents

Keep these ready

  • Aadhaar card or NSP OTR where required
  • Recent marksheet
  • Income certificate
  • Caste/category/disability certificate if applicable
  • Bank account linked for DBT where required
  • Bonafide/admission proof from institution

Apply steps

Proper way to apply

  1. Register/login on NSP
  2. Search PM-USP CSSS
  3. Confirm fresh or renewal status
  4. Complete form
  5. Submit for institute verification
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Source check

Verify before submitting

myScheme hosts CSSS details; NSP shows current application status.

Official/source link used: NSP and myScheme.