CBSE Central Sector Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 (Open), Last Date, Eligibility, Required Document
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CBSE Central Sector Scholarship Scheme 2025-26 (Open), Last Date, Eligibility, Required Document

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Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 30 Jun 2025, 01:45 PM IST
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The Department of Higher Education has started the Central Sector Scheme Scholarships 2025-26 for college and university students on June 2, 2025. Interested candidates can apply for the scholarship, in online mode. They can visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at scholarships.gov.in to apply for the CSS 2025. The last date to apply for the CSS scholarship is October 31, 2025.
Direct Link: Central Sector Scheme Scholarships 2025-26 Application Form
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  1. About Central Sector Scholarships 2025-26
  2. Central Sector Scholarship Dates
  3. Central Sector Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2025-26
  4. CSS 2025-26 Application
  5. Central Sector Scholarship Amount 2025
  6. Documents Required for CSS 2025

Interested students are advised to apply for the CSS 2025 before the deadline. Students must fill out the CSS online application form 2025 and get it verified by the respective institutes to avoid further delays and cancellations. They must submit the original documents required by the institutes to validate their applications. Read the article to learn more about the Central sector scholarship 2025.

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About Central Sector Scholarships 2025-26

CSS scheme supports the meritorious candidates financially. It assists their day-to-day expenditure while students pursue higher studies. Candidates are required to meet the eligibility criteria to be eligible for the central sector scholarships. The scheme aims to offer over 82,000 scholarships per year where 41,000 scholarships are for boys and 41,000 girls respectively. These scholarships are further divided among the state education boards based on the student population in the state.

Central Sector Scholarship Dates

The CSS scholarship is sponsored by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Candidates must know the application dates to avoid cancellations and delays from the institutes.

Central Sector Scholarship Dates

Particulars

Dates

Central Sector Scholarships applications start

June 2, 2025

CSS 2025-26 last date

October 31, 2025

Defective Application VerificationNovember 15, 2025
Institute Verification OpenNovember 15, 2025
DNO/SNO/MNO VerificationNovember 30, 2025
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Central Sector Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2025-26

  • To qualify for the Central Sector Scholarship 2025-26, a candidate's annual family income should not exceed INR 4.5 lakhs.
  • Students scoring above 80% in their 12th exams can apply for the CSS.
  • These scholarships are distributed among state education boards considering the state’s student population whose age is between 18 to 25 years.
  • Candidates who are already receiving benefits from other scholarships are not eligible for the central sector scholarships.

CSS 2025-26 Application

Candidates can apply for the CSS 2025 application from June 2 to October 31, 2025. The Central Board of Secondary Education started the application process for CSS 2025-26. Students can apply for the CSS scholarship scheme 2025 till October 31, 2025. Candidates must go through the scholarship scheme and eligibility criteria before applying for it to avoid any inconvenience. They can visit the National Scholarship Portal to apply for the central sector scholarship 2025-26.

Central Sector Scholarship Amount 2025

Candidates who receive the benefit of the central sector scholarship will get financial assistance of INR 12,000 per annum. This amount will be for the first three years of the scholarship. Students will get INR 20,000 per annum for the fourth and fifth years from the start of the scholarship. All this is as per the scholarship scheme.

Documents Required for CSS 2025

The following are the documents required to apply for the central sector scholarship 2025-26.

  • Class 12th mark sheet
  • Bank passbook with student photograph
  • Aadhaar card or Voter ID or driving licence or PAN card or Passport
  • An income certificate issued by the competent authority
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Caste certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the last date to apply for CSSS 2025?
A:

The last date to apply for the Central Sector Scheme Scholarship is October 31, 2025.

Q: Can I apply for the CSS scholarship if I’m receiving benefits from the other scholarships?
A:

No, candidates who receive scholarship benefits cannot apply for the CSSS scholarship scheme 2025.

Q: What is the CSSS scheme amount for the first three years?
A:

Candidates will get financial assistance of over INR 12,000 per annum for the first three years of applying for the scholarship.

Q: When will the central sector scholarship application start?
A:

The Department of Higher Education has started the CSS 2025 application on June 2, 2025.

Q: Who is eligible for Central Sector Scholarship?
A:

Students who score above 80% of marks in their relevant stream of education in class 12th can apply for the scholarship scheme.

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