Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Merit-based based on board exam percentile.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
FAQs for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students
Q.Who is eligible for the Central Sector Scholarship?
Students must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in Class 12, pursuing regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses at recognized institutions, with annual family income not exceeding ₹4.5-₹8 lakh, and not receiving any other scholarship.
Q.What is the scholarship amount provided under this scheme?
Undergraduate students receive ₹10,000 per annum for the first three years and ₹20,000 for 4th-5th years in 5-year professional courses. Postgraduate students receive ₹20,000 per annum for two years.
Q.What is the minimum percentage requirement for renewal of the scholarship?
Students must secure at least 50% marks in their previous examination and maintain a minimum 75% attendance to be eligible for renewal.