Central Sector Scholarship 2025: The registration for the Central Sector Scholarship 2025 has started, and the CBSE has asked interested and eligible candidates to apply.
On 27th June, the Central Board of Secondary Education released a notice regarding “Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)”. It is released via online mode at cbse.gov.in
Notice reads that “Online application for ‘Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students’ for the year 2025-26, 1st Renewal for the year 2024, 2nd renewal for the year 2023, 3rd Renewal for the year 2022, and 4th Renewal for the year 2021 is available”
The link to apply is available on the National Scholarship Portal, scholarships.gov.in. Students can register for the fresh & renewal of scholarship.
What is Central Sector Scholarship Scheme?
The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) is sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. It is a government initiative to provide financial assistance to deserving students from low-income families to help them pursue higher education (college or university).
The purpose of this scholarship scheme is to support talented students from economically weaker backgrounds.
Who can apply?
Students who scored well in Class 12 board exams and are in the top 20% of successful candidates.Income limit:
Annual family income should be below ₹4.5 lakh.Courses supported:
Regular undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) degree programs in recognized colleges/universities.Scholarship amount:
The amount of scholarship is ₹12,000 per annum at the graduation level for the first three years and ₹20,000 per annum at the postgraduate level.
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How To Apply For Central Sector Scholarship Scheme?
Follow the steps provided below to apply for the Central Sector Scholarship:
- Go to the National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in
- You will now enter the homepage.
- Scroll down and select the “Students” options.
- Look at the “Apply For Scholarship” section.
- Read the instructions & click on the “login” option.
- Enter the required details (One-time registration no. and password).
- A scholarship registration form will appear on the screen.
- Fill in the required personal & other details.
- Attach the required document & review the form.
- Once done, apply & save a copy for further use.
The day to apply for renewal and a fresh scholarship 2025-26 is 31st October 2025. All the students are advised to submit the online application form successfully on or before the deadline.
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