Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships for College and University Students

Administered by: Department of Higher Education, Government of India

Financial Support: ₹10,000 per year (UG), ₹20,000 per year (PG)

Academic Level: Higher Education

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

Scholarship support for qualified Indian students.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Higher Education (UG/PG)
Minimum Qualification	Class 12 / Relevant Qualifying Examination
Academic Disciplines / Streams	All Regular Academic & Technical Streams
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	All India (Citizen of India)

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹10,000 per year (UG), ₹20,000 per year (PG)

Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate