Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Ministry of Education, Government of India • Central Govt
- UG
- PG
- General
- OBC
- SC
- ST
- EWS
- Amount
- Information not yet available
- Benefit
- ₹10,000/year for UG; ₹20,000/year for PG (indicative, revised periodically).
- Minimum marks
- 80%
- Maximum family income
- ₹4,50,000
- Entrance exam required
- Information not yet available
- Renewable
- Yes
- Applications open
- Information not yet available
- Applications close
- Information not yet available
About
Merit-based scholarship for students who scored in the top percentile of their Class 12 board exam and are pursuing regular UG/PG courses (non-professional, non-technical in most cases).
Eligibility
Must be among the top 20th percentile of successful candidates in the Class 12 board exam, family income not exceeding the prescribed ceiling, pursuing a regular (not correspondence/distance) UG or PG course.
Documents required
Class 12 marksheet
Income certificate
Bank account & Aadhaar
Admission/bonafide certificate
Source ↗Verified on 3 Nov 2026