government SchemeVerified for 2026
Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- Class 12 Marksheet (showing score above 80th percentile)
- Annual Income Certificate (under ₹4.5 Lakh)
- Caste Certificate (if applicable)
- Bonafide student certificate from current college/university
- Aadhaar-linked Bank Passbook copy
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS)
Q.What is the 80th percentile criterion for CSSS?
To be eligible, your Class 12 board exam marks must be in the top 20% (above the 80th percentile) of successful candidates of your respective board and stream (Science/Commerce/Humanities).
Q.What is the scholarship amount for UG and PG students?
UG students receive ₹12,000 per year for the first 3 years, and PG or professional 4th/5th year students receive ₹20,000 per year.
Q.Can distance learning students apply for CSSS?
No, the scholarship is strictly limited to students pursuing regular (full-time) undergraduate or postgraduate courses in recognized colleges or universities.
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