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Central Sector Scheme of Scholarships (CSSS)
Ministry of Education (Govt of India)
·Indian Government·IndiaScholarship Value
₹12,000 to ₹20,000 / year
Government Scholarship · Up to 5 Years
Awarded to top 20th percentile scorers in Class 12 board exams pursuing graduate engineering and professional studies across India.
Eligible Years
First Year
Family Income Limit
Below ₹4.5 Lakh
Minimum Marks
80% aggregate
Deadline
National Scholarship Portal Schedule
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Degrees
B.Tech, B.E., Degree Programs
Eligible Branches
All Engineering Branches
Academic Years
First Year
Gender Eligibility
Open to All Genders
Nationality Requirement
Indian
Category Restrictions
All Categories (Merit Quota Allocation)
Scholarship Benefits & Support
- ₹12,000/year for first 3 years and ₹20,000/year for 4th year of engineering
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into bank account
- Prestigious Government of India merit scholar recognition
How to Apply (Step-by-Step)
1
Register on National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
2
Select Department of Higher Education -> Central Sector Scheme.
3
Enter Class 12 Roll Number and institution AISHE code.
4
Institute and State Board verify student application online.
Required Documents Checklist
Class 12th Board Marksheet (above 80th percentile cut-off)
College Bonafide Certificate and Enrollment Verification
Income Certificate issued by competent government authority
Aadhaar Card & Bank Passbook with IFSC
Official Links & Verification
Last verified by Zenvora: Oct 2026
Official Disclaimer
Always verify the latest eligibility criteria, guidelines, and deadlines on the official organization portal before submitting your application.