CSS Scholarship 2024 Application registration at scholarships.gov.in

Central Sector Scheme 2024 Scholarship Notification Announced for College and University Students CSS Scholarship 2024 Online Application Registration at https://scholarships.gov.in…

Central Sector Scholarship Scheme introduced by Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education, Central Sector Scheme established to provide Scholarship to College and University Students.

National merit scheme department of education was introduced and established for post-graduate or 12th passed merit students, Government of India provides this merit scholarship scheme to the candidates who are merit in 12th stranded, so The students who are post-graduation studies in technical and professional courses have an opportunity to apply.

CSS Scholarship 2024
CSS Scholarship 2024


The main theme of the Central Sector Scheme is to help the students who are a very poor financial background and merit in their studies have an opportunity to apply for Central Sector Scheme 2024 Scholarship.

Eligibility Criteria for CSS Scholarship 2024

Candidates must be between 18-25 years of age and a resident of India to get the Central Sector Scheme 2024 Scholarship. Students must hold their graduation degree with the highest percentage or highest aggregate marks mean above 80% of marks.

The students who come from the minority and who are getting very low income have an opportunity to apply. Candidates’ income must be less than 6 lakhs per annum.


Minimum Marks Required in 12th class for Scholarship is as follows:
Commerce group – 426 Marks Required
science group – 412 Marks Required
others – 315 Marks Required

Benefits under CSS Scholarship scheme 2024

Every year 8200 students are benefited through this Central Sector Scheme of scholarship, in that 8200 students 4100 vacancies are allotted for boys and remaining 4100 are allotted for girl’s students, so here boys and girls have an equal ratio in seat allotments, Central Sector Scheme of the scholarship is divided based on casts such as OBC, OC, ST, SC, and PWD, etc.

For OBC 27% scholarship is available and for SC 15% is available and for ST 7.5% is available and 3% for physically handicapped students, again divided into 3 categories such as state board and central board, and ICSE bards. The scholarship will be eligible from 9th class students to post-graduation but every year you have to be renewable.

Required Documents for apply CSS Scholarship Online Registration 2024

  • Candidates should have marks memo of 12th stranded and study certificate form college
  • to apply Central Sector Scheme candidates should have an Income Certificate and Cast certificate.
  • A passport size photo and signature of the candidate

How to Apply for CSS Scholarship 2024 – Registration Process

  1. Visit the official website of CSS Scholarship 2024

    First, open “https://scholarships.gov.in/” official website of National Scholarship. Then a page will be opened with a list of scholarships. Select the name of the Scholarship to which you want to apply.

  2. Instructions to fill out the application form

    After opening the scholarship application, a page will be opened with a list of instructions Read the instructions carefully. Then fill out the application form with needed documents and required details

  3. Necessary Documents

    Students should submit the application form along with the necessary documents. Once again check the details and submit it.

Selection Procedure of Central Sector Scheme 2024

Selection of candidates will be based on their merit marks in 12th class, we know that From all those applications they will select some of the candidates based on their criteria and they will make a shortlist, For selected candidates every month they will pay an amount of 2000/- rupees and they will give scholarship for 10 months in a year. Selected candidates every year have to renewable Central Sector Scheme 2024.

Distribution of Scholarships under Central Sector Scheme 2024:

  • The Scholarship amount is directly transferred to the bank account of the applied candidate.
  • The amount will be transferred to the bank account by using Electrical Clearing System ECS.
  • Candidates should have a bank account in any nationalized bank.

Other Instructions and Conditions you need to follow

  • Apply before the deadline if the application form
  • applied candidates must renew every year else scholarship will be not allowed
  • do not discontinue studies after applying for the scholarship scheme
  • If you discontinue the studies without any information the scholarship will cancel.

Important Dates for CSS Scholarship 2024 Application

Application Submission last date:31/10/2024(Expected)
First and Second Renewal Scholarship:31.08.2024(Expected)

  1. What is the aim of the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme?

    The CBSE strives to provide financial help to deserving students from low-income households in order to cover a portion of their living expenses while pursuing higher education. Scholarships are awarded by the board based on the outcomes of senior secondary exams.

  2. What are the Eligibility Criteria for CSS Scholarship under National Scholarship?

    CSS Scholarships are available to students who have completed Class 12 and are studying a regular course at a recognized institution, such as medical or engineering. Students must score in the top 80% of successful candidates in their respective state examination boards' Class 12 or equivalent in the relevant subject. From all sources, the annual household income must be less than INR 8 lakh.

  3. How can I get a Central Sector Scholarship?

    The Central Sector Scholarship, administered by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), is designed to help deserving students from low-income families continue their education. Students that meet all of the requirements can apply for the award via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). After the application is confirmed, the scholarship money is promptly deposited into the selected students' bank accounts by Direct Bank Transfer (DBT).

  4. What are the documents required for the Central Sector Scholarship?

    Students seeking for the Central Sector Scholarship must submit various documents, including a bank account in the applicant's name, an Aadhaar card number, and income certificate, a caste certificate (if applicable), a handicap certificate (if applicable), and a copy of their Class 12 mark sheet.

  5. What is the minimum percentage requirement for renewal of the Central Sector Scheme?

    Students must secure at least 50% or higher in the prior examination to assure scholarship renewal. They must also maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75%.