CSSS, run by the Department of Higher Education, awards scholarships to meritorious students from economically weaker families to help meet everyday college expenses, prioritising students who ranked in the top tier of their board exam.
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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Financial help for meritorious students from low-income families to cover day-to-day expenses during college.
Scholarship
Quick Information
- Category
- Scholarship
- Department
- Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
- Government Level
- Central Government
- Official Portal
- scholarships.gov.in
- Last Verified
- 2026-09-06
Overview
Important Information
Eligibility & Benefits
- Eligibility
- Class 12 board exam result in the top 20% of the applicant's board and stream; family annual income up to ₹4.5 lakh; enrolled in a regular full-time course (distance/correspondence courses not eligible); not receiving any other scholarship.
- Benefits
- Annual financial assistance toward maintenance expenses while studying, awarded to a capped number of fresh scholarships each year across boys and girls.
- Required documents
- Class 12 marksheet, income certificate, Aadhaar-linked bank account, institution enrolment proof.
How to Apply
- Application process
- Apply/renew through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) within the announced application window each academic year.
Official Source
Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education
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Source: Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship, National Scholarship Portal
Last verified: 2026-09-06
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