Who is eligible for Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)?

Top 20 percentile in your state's class 12 board (subject to ~₹4.5L family income). Family income ceiling ₹4.5L. Minimum 80% marks required.

How much does Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) pay?

₹12,000/year for UG (3 years) + ₹20,000/year for PG (2 years). Total up to ₹76,000.

How do I apply for Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)?

Apply directly on the awarding body's official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in/. Shishya does not collect applications. Deadline: Usually Oct–Nov on NSP.

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Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

MERIT

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Awarded to ~82,000 fresh class-12 students annually for college and PG study. Pure merit + means; no caste restriction. Applied via NSP.

Amount: ₹12,000/year for UG (3 years) + ₹20,000/year for PG (2 years). Total up to ₹76,000.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually Oct–Nov on NSP
Income ceiling: ₹4.5 lakh / year
Minimum marks: 80%

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Top 20 percentile in your state's class 12 board (subject to ~₹4.5L family income).

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →

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The expert in anything was once a beginner.— Helen Hayes

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The expert in anything was once a beginner.— Helen Hayes

Home · Scholarships · Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS)

MERIT

Ministry of Education, Govt. of India

Awarded to ~82,000 fresh class-12 students annually for college and PG study. Pure merit + means; no caste restriction. Applied via NSP.

Amount: ₹12,000/year for UG (3 years) + ₹20,000/year for PG (2 years). Total up to ₹76,000.
Level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
State: National (all India)
Deadline: Usually Oct–Nov on NSP
Income ceiling: ₹4.5 lakh / year
Minimum marks: 80%

Apply directly

Shishya does not collect applications. The link below goes straight to Ministry of Education, Govt. of India.

Open official portal ↗

Eligibility

Top 20 percentile in your state's class 12 board (subject to ~₹4.5L family income).

Not sure if you qualify?

Run the Match Wizard. 5 quick questions, no signup, and you'll see which scholarships you actually qualify for ranked by relevance.

Open Match Wizard →