{"id":2679,"date":"2022-03-22T08:15:21","date_gmt":"2022-03-22T02:45:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/?p=2679"},"modified":"2025-05-14T11:14:38","modified_gmt":"2025-05-14T11:14:38","slug":"css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/","title":{"rendered":"CSS Scholarship 2025- Eligibility, Application, and Selection"},"content":{"rendered":"<span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Central Sector Scheme (CSS) Scholarship is a central government funding scheme for college and university students. This merit-cum-means scholarship is an initiative of MHRD&#8217;s Department of Higher Education which financially assists the students from backward classes. This <a href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/scholarship-finder\/central-sector-scheme-of-scholarship-for-college-and-university-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Central Scholarship Scheme<\/a> is distributed among 82,000 graduate and postgraduate students divided in equal proportions for boys and girls every year. This move from MHRD helps students from unprivileged families pursue higher studies and meet their day-to-day expenses.<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #192a3d;color:#192a3d\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" 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Levels<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Discipline_covered_under_CSS\" title=\"Discipline covered under CSS\">Discipline covered under CSS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_Central_Scholarship_Scheme\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for Central Scholarship Scheme\">Eligibility Criteria for Central Scholarship Scheme<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Application_Process_of_CSS_scholarship\" title=\"Application Process of CSS scholarship\">Application Process of CSS scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Selection_Criteria_of_CSS_Scholarship\" title=\"Selection Criteria of CSS Scholarship\">Selection Criteria of CSS Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Benefits_of_CSS_Scholarship\" title=\"Benefits of CSS Scholarship\">Benefits of CSS Scholarship<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/leapscholar.com\/blog\/css-scholarship-eligibility-application-and-selection\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"css-scholarship-amounts-for-different-educational-levels\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"CSS_Scholarship_Amounts_for_Different_Educational_Levels\"><\/span><b>CSS Scholarship Amounts for Different Educational Levels<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below focuses on the CSS amount disbursed for various educational levels.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><b>Educational Level<\/b><\/td><td><b>Amount of Scholarship (in INR)**<\/b><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Graduation<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 10,000 for 3 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-graduation<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 20,000 for 2 years<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Courses<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs. 20,000 during 4th and 5th year<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For Technical Courses (B.tech, B.engg)&nbsp;<\/span><\/td><td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Provided up to graduation level<\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>**Note \u2013<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The above amounts are not precise and should be checked from the government sites for further assistance.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-central-scholarship-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Discipline_covered_under_CSS\"><\/span><strong>Discipline covered under CSS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CSS Scholarship applies to <strong>all general and professional courses<\/strong> offered at recognized colleges and universities in India. This includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Engineering &amp; Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medical &amp; Health Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts, Humanities &amp; Social Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Science<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Commerce<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Law<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Education<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hotel Management &amp; more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s open to students pursuing <strong>graduate or postgraduate studies<\/strong> in <strong>regular (not distance learning)<\/strong> mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"eligibility-criteria-for-central-scholarship-scheme\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_Central_Scholarship_Scheme\"><\/span><b>Eligibility Criteria for Central Scholarship Scheme<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply for the CSS Scholarship in 2025, you need to meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Academic Eligibility:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Must be <strong>among the top 20th percentile<\/strong> of successful candidates in Class 12 in your <strong>respective board<\/strong> (CBSE, ICSE, or State boards)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Must be <strong>enrolled in a full-time regular undergraduate or postgraduate course<\/strong> in a recognized institution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Should <strong>not be availing any other scholarship<\/strong> from the central or state government<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Income Criteria:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Family income should <strong>not exceed \u20b94.5 lakh per annum<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Notes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Reservation applies: SC (15%), ST (7.5%), OBC (27%), and PwD (5%)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Only students who passed Class 12 in the <strong>current academic year<\/strong> are eligible to apply<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"application-process-of-css-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Application_Process_of_CSS_scholarship\"><\/span><b>Application Process of CSS scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The entire application happens online through the <strong>National Scholarship Portal (NSP)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step-by-Step Guide:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Register on NSP<\/strong><br>Go to <a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/scholarships.gov.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">scholarships.gov.in<\/a> \u2192 New Registration \u2192 Fill in your basic details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complete Profile<\/strong><br>After login, complete the application form under <em>\u2018Central Schemes\u2019 \u2192 \u2018Department of Higher Education\u2019<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Upload Documents<\/strong><br>Scan and upload the required documents in proper format<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Submit Application<\/strong><br>Review and submit. Take a printout for your records<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Verification<\/strong><br>Your school, college, and district\/state authorities will verify your details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Disbursement<\/strong><br>If selected, scholarship amount is directly transferred to your bank account<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"documents-required\"><b>Documents Required<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need the following documents while applying online:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Class 12 Marksheet (official board result)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Income Certificate (issued by a competent authority)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caste Certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disability Certificate (for PwD candidates)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank Passbook (linked with Aadhaar and in the student\u2019s name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aadhaar Card<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Admission proof (college ID card or admission letter)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"online-application-procedure-for-css\"><b>Online Application Procedure for CSS&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To apply for this scholarship program, follow the steps below \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 1 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official website of NSP.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 2 \u2013 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Register yourself by clicking on &#8220;New Registration&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 3 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Read the instructions carefully on the redirected page. Checkmark the declaration box and click on &#8220;Continue&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 4 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A registration form will be displayed; fill it with the following details \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State of domicile<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scholarship category<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name of student<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheme type<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gender<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Email ID<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">IFSC code<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bank account number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Identification detail<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captcha code<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Step 5 \u2013<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Click on &#8220;Register&#8221; after filling out the form.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With this procedure, you can easily apply for this scholarship program, let us now move on to the next section about checking the sanction list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-check-scholarship-sanction-list\"><b>How to Check Scholarship Sanction List&nbsp;<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An individual can check the sanction list in the following ways \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the National Scholarship portal.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the homepage, click on &#8220;scheme-wise scholarship sanctioned list&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the redirected page, enter the following details \u2013&nbsp;<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Academic year<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Application type<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ministry<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scheme<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">District<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Name<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Captcha code<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After successfully entering the details, click on &#8220;submit&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The screen will display the required information, i.e. the sanctioned list.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-renew-application-form-of-css-scholarship\"><b>How to Renew Application Form of CSS Scholarship?<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Steps to renew <\/span>CSS scholarship<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are as follows \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official website of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now click on &#8220;apply for renewal&#8221;.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now login to your account using the application id, password and captcha code on the redirected page.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on &#8220;login.&#8221;<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will be redirected to a page displaying the renewal form.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enter the required details and upload all the required documents.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Then click on &#8220;submit&#8221;. This will process the renewal of your CSS scholarship.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"selection-criteria-of-css-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Selection_Criteria_of_CSS_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Selection Criteria of CSS Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection process of candidates is done in the following ways \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Merit list is made on a gender basis, and selection is made based on this merit list.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A 3% reservation each from the State&#8217;s educational board is allotted for students with disability.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The selection of candidates will also be based on an individual&#8217;s board quota.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"benefits-of-css-scholarship\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_CSS_Scholarship\"><\/span><b>Benefits of CSS Scholarship<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The benefits and features of CSS scholarship are as follows \u2013<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It was launched by the Government of India&#8217;s Department of Higher Education, a part of the Ministry of human resource development.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This scheme aids the meritorious students with funds to pursue higher education.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students from economically weaker sections reap this scheme&#8217;s benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Only applicants with interest are invited to apply for this scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During the 11th five year plan, the department of higher education introduced this scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The scholarship is disbursed among 82,000 candidates.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">82,000 scholarships distributed in equal proportions, with boys and girls getting 41,000 each.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rs.1000 crore is spent by the government of India every year for implementing this scheme.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is offered to candidates who enrol in graduate and postgraduate courses.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Candidates receive the scholarship amount directly in their bank accounts through DBT mode.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This <\/span>CSS scholarship<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> awarded by the Department of Higher Education financially aids the students from backward classes. It helps them pursue their dream course without worrying about the cost of study. This scholarship scheme is basically for students aspiring to study in colleges and universities. To apply for this scheme, an individual has to log in to the NSP portal and carry on with the application process. Further students who have cleared class 12th are eligible for this Central Sector Scholarship scheme. Furthermore, it aids students from low-income families to pursue their dream without any worries and tension of funds.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-stackable-heading stk-block-heading stk-block-heading--v2 stk-block stk-c5159d4\" id=\"b-frequently-asked-questions-b\" data-block-id=\"c5159d4\"><h2 class=\"stk-block-heading__text stk-block-heading--use-theme-margins\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668517623641\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>1. Who can apply for a CSS scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Individuals who have passed 10+2 with 80% marks can avail this central sector scholarship scheme. Further, this scheme aids students from economically weaker backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1668517635042\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h5 class=\"rank-math-question \"><strong>2. What is a CSS scholarship?<\/strong><\/h5>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>CSS (Central Sector Scholarship) is a scholarship scheme awarded to students with academic excellence in 10+2. It aims to support the students from backward classes who lack funds to pursue higher studies in colleges and universities.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\"><\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\">5<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">min read<\/span><\/span> The Central Sector Scheme (CSS) Scholarship is a central government funding scheme for college and university students. This merit-cum-means scholarship is an initiative of MHRD&#8217;s Department of Higher Education which financially assists the students from backward classes. 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