PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
The main central merit scholarship for first-year UG students with 80%+ in Class 12.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: Uttarakhand (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply on NSP → PM-USP CSSS. Board verifies top-cut-off; 50% earmarked for girls. Renewal needs 50%+ marks + 75% attendance.
Deadline: Applications close ~31 October; institute verification ~15 Nov (verify fresh vs renewal windows on NSP)
Wait after verification: 3–8 months after two-level verification via DBT
Documents you need
- • Class 12 marksheet
- • Income certificate
- • Admission proof
- • Aadhaar-seeded account
- • Bonafide certificate
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Pm Usp Csss: Why Scholarship Money Doesn't Reach Your Bank
In Pm Usp Csss, the disbursement is 100% DBT to student account. So if your account is not NPCI-seeded, money will bounce even if you are selected. Go to your bank with Aadhaar and ask for 'DBT seeding form' or 'NPCI mapping'. After seeding, it takes 48-72 hrs to reflect. Extra tip for pm-usp-csss: Save your PFMS transaction ID screenshot - helps in grievance.
Track it on PFMS Know Your Payments or NSP (scholarships.gov.in) to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
Can I Hold Pm Usp Csss With Another Scheme? Do I Renew?
Is Pm Usp Csss combinable?
Answer is 'conditional'. You can stack Pm Usp Csss with a different category scheme (like SC/ST/OBC top-up) if rules permit, but you cannot take two similar central scholarships together. This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination..
Do I need to renew yearly?
Yes, renewal is not automatic - you have to log in and renew for Pm Usp Csss every year before deadline.
More about PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship (College/University, ex-CSSS)
The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (part of PM-USP) is for students who scored in the top 20th percentile of their Class 12 board and whose family income is up to ₹4.5 lakh a year. It pays ₹12,000 a year for the first three years of graduation and ₹20,000 a year for postgraduation, for regular courses only.
Around 82,000 fresh scholarships are given each year, split equally between boys and girls and distributed across boards. You apply on NSP in the year you finish Class 12, and renew each year with at least 50% marks and 75% attendance.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Applying after the first year of college — fresh applications are for the year you finish Class 12.
- Studying in a correspondence or distance course, which is not covered.
- Missing renewal because marks were below 50% or attendance below 75%.
What students ask about this scholarship
What is the 20th percentile cut-off for the central sector scholarship?
Each board's cut-off is published on NSP. It's the marks needed to be in the top 20% of students who passed that board's Class 12 exam that year.
Can I get the central sector scholarship for engineering?
Yes. Professional courses are covered; students in technical courses like BTech get ₹20,000 a year in the 4th and 5th years.
Can I combine the central sector scholarship with a state scholarship?
Not usually for the same purpose. Under NSP rules you may hold one merit scholarship with certain welfare schemes; check the combination rules for your case.
What is the income limit for PM-USP CSSS?
₹4.5 lakh a year for the family.
Do I need to reapply every year for PM-USP?
Yes, you submit a renewal on NSP each year with your marks and attendance.
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Source: NSP (https://scholarships.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.