Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students Apply Online 2026
How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)
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### Step-by-Step Application Guide
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**NSP OTR ID:** Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal at [scholarships.gov.in](https://scholarships.gov.in) to generate your OTR ID.
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**Check Percentile:** Verify that your Class 12 board marks are in the top 20th percentile (board-wise cut-off list is uploaded on NSP).
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**Register Application:** Log in using your OTR ID. Under Central Schemes, select "Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship".
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**Input details:** Fill out your course, institute, and income details. Upload Income Certificate (< ₹4.5 Lakhs) and Class 12 marksheet.
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**Submit:** Confirm details and submit. Institute/State Nodal officers will verify details.
FAQs for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Q.Is this open to distance/correspondence students?
No, the scheme is strictly restricted to students pursuing regular (full-time) courses in recognized universities/colleges.
Q.Can a student apply who is receiving another state scholarship?
No, students cannot hold any other central/state scholarship or fee reimbursement benefits simultaneously with CSSS.
Q.What is the total scholarship duration?
It covers up to 5 years (3 years of UG and 2 years of PG/Professional study) subject to successful annual renewal.