NSP Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)

🎓 Scholarship Update (Academic Year 2025–26):
The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) is a flagship
Government of India scholarship aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically weaker families.
The scholarship is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and helps students
continue higher education after Class 12 without financial burden.

💡 What is NSP Central Sector Scholarship (CSSS)?

The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) was introduced by the Ministry of Education, Government of India,
to encourage bright students to pursue higher studies. Under this scheme, scholarships are awarded to
students who have performed well in their Class 12 board examinations and belong to families with limited income.

The scholarship is provided every year till the completion of the student’s graduation or post-graduation,
subject to fulfilment of renewal conditions and satisfactory academic performance.

📌 Key Benefits of CSSS Scholarship

• Scholarship Amount (UG): ₹10,000 per year for the first three years of graduation.
• Scholarship Amount (PG): ₹20,000 per year for postgraduate studies.
• The amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).
• Financial support helps cover tuition fees, books, stationery, and other academic expenses.

🎯 Eligibility Criteria – Who Can Apply?

To apply for the NSP Central Sector Scholarship 2025–26, students must meet the following eligibility conditions:

• The applicant must be a citizen of India.
• The student must have secured above the 80th percentile in Class 12 board examinations
  (from a recognised board such as CBSE, ICSE, or State Boards).
• The student must be pursuing a regular full-time undergraduate or postgraduate course
  in a recognised college or university.
• The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
• Students pursuing courses through distance mode or correspondence are not eligible.
• The student must not be receiving any other major government scholarship simultaneously.

📘 Courses Covered Under CSSS

• General Degree Courses (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.)
• Professional Courses (Engineering, Medical, Law, Management, etc.)
• Integrated UG–PG programmes
• Postgraduate courses in recognised institutions

🧾 Documents Required

Applicants must keep the following documents ready while applying on NSP:

• Class 12 mark sheet.
• Income certificate issued by competent authority.
• Aadhaar card.
• Bank account details (account in student’s name).
• Bonafide certificate or admission proof from college/university.
• Fee receipt or fee structure.

🔍 Selection & Renewal Process

Selection under the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme is purely merit-based and follows these steps:

• Shortlisting is done based on Class 12 percentile data provided by respective boards.
• Selected candidates are verified through the National Scholarship Portal.
• For renewal, students must secure at least 50% marks in the previous academic year.
• Attendance of minimum 75% is required for scholarship continuation.

📝 How to Apply on National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

Follow the steps below to apply for the Central Sector Scholarship:

1. Visit the official National Scholarship Portal.
2. Click on “New Registration” and complete OTP verification.
3. Login using your application ID and password.
4. Select Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship under the Ministry of Education.
5. Fill in personal, academic, and bank details carefully.
6. Upload required documents and submit the application.

📅 Important Dates (Expected)

• Application Start: Usually between July–August
• Last Date to Apply: October–November
• Verification by Institute: November–December

📞 Helpdesk & Support

• NSP Helpdesk: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
• Contact Number: 0120-6619540

Important Note: Students are advised to regularly check their NSP dashboard for updates,
verification status, and renewal notifications to avoid rejection or delays.