PM USP Scholarship 2026 Started: CSSS Scholarship Up to Rs 20,000 with 80% in Class 12

PM-USP Scholarship Application Dates 2026

PM USP scholarship provides financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker families pursuing higher education. Students can check the latest dates for the upcoming events from the table given below for both renewal and fresh applications.

PM USP CSSS Renewal Application Dates

PM USP CSSS Scholarship Fresh Application Dates

PM-USP Scholarship 2026: Key Highlights

CSSS Scholarship 2026: Eligibility Criteria

The PM-USP Scholarship disbursement is made directly into Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Students can check PM-USP Scholarship eligibility below.

• Academic merit: Must score above 80 per cent in the respective Class 12 board examination (CBSE, CISCE, or State Boards).

• Course type: Pursuing a regular, full-time degree course (undergraduate/integrated) at an AICTE/UGC-recognized institution. Correspondence, distance, or diploma courses are not eligible.

• Family income: Annual gross parental/family income must not exceed Rs 4.5 Lakh.

• No Dual Scholarship: Must not be receiving any other government scholarship or full fee waiver.

• Gap year: Students who took a drop year after Class 12 are generally not eligible for fresh applications.

PM-USP Scholarship: Reservation and Allocation

The PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students follows a defined allocation and reservation system to ensure that scholarships are distributed fairly across gender, academic streams, social categories, and students with benchmark disabilities.

1. 50:50 Allocation for Boys and Girls

The PM USP CSSS scheme provides for an equal distribution of scholarships between male and female students:

2. Stream-wise Allocation

The CSSS scholarships are also distributed among the three major academic streams in the ratio 3:1:3:

3. Reservation for SC, ST and OBC Students

The PM USP CSSS scheme also follows the Government of India reservation policy for eligible categories:

PM-USP Scholarship 2026 Application Process (NSP)

The applications are submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Student credentials such as educational qualifications and caste details may be verified through DigiLocker. This must be followed by verification by the institution and the concerned State Higher Education Department/State Nodal Agency.

• NSP registration: Register for the PM-USP scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and complete One Time Registration (OTR) using Aadhaar/Face-authentication. re

• Choose Scholarship: Select "PM-USP Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students".

• Upload Documents: Upload essential verification documents (Class 12 mark sheet, income certificate, caste certificate, DigiLocker credentials).

• Application verification: Applications are verified at two levels: first by the Institution Nodal Officer (INO) and then by the State Nodal Officer (SNO).

• Amount Disbursement: Funds are disbursed directly to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

After submitting the application, students can track their NSP Payment online through student login.

PM USP CSSS Scholarship Amounts

PM-USP Scholarship 2026 Renewal Requirements

To continue receiving the scholarship in the coming years,

• Students must secure a minimum of 50% marks in their annual or semester examinations

• Maintain at least 75% attendance and remain in good disciplinary standing at their enrolled institution.

• The scholarship can generally continue for a maximum of five years. It depends on the applicable course and renewal rules.

Watch how to apply for PM USP Scholarship 2026