Sarkari Yojana
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students
About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students is a scholarship scheme run by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education. Its core aim is to give meritorious students from poor families financial help toward their day-to-day expenses while they pursue higher studies. Scholarships go by results in the Higher Secondary/Class 12th Board Examination, with as many as 82,000 fresh scholarships awarded each year for Graduate/Postgraduate degrees at colleges and universities, and for professional courses such as Medicine and Engineering.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry of Education
Individual
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
The applicant's marks must place them above the…
The applicant's marks must place them above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in their stream, per the relevant Board of Examination's Class 12th (10+2 pattern) or equivalent results.
The applicant must be enrolled in a regular…
The applicant must be enrolled in a regular degree course.
The applicant's college/institution must be recognized by the…
The applicant's college/institution must be recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and the relevant Regulatory Bodies.
The applicant's gross parental/family income must not exceed…
The applicant's gross parental/family income must not exceed ₹4,50,000/- per annum.
Renewing the scholarship each year requires scoring at…
Renewing the scholarship each year requires scoring at least 50% in the Annual Examination and maintaining at least 75% attendance.
Students must have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account opened…
Students must have an Aadhaar-seeded bank account opened in their own name.
Benefits Provided
Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Rate of Scholarship
₹12,000/- per annum at the Graduation level, for…
₹12,000/- per annum at the Graduation level, for the first three years of College and University courses.
₹20,000 per annum at the Post-graduation level
₹20,000 per annum at the Post-graduation level.
₹20,000/- per annum in the 4th and 5th…
₹20,000/- per annum in the 4th and 5th year for students on professional courses lasting five (5) years or Integrated courses.
Students on technical courses such as B.Tech./B.Engg
Students on technical courses such as B.Tech./B.Engg. get the scholarship only up to graduation level - ₹12,000 p.a. for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd years, and ₹20,000 in the 4th year. Mode of Disbursal The scholarship goes straight into beneficiaries' Aadhaar-seeded bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
At the time of application, the following documents…
At the time of application, the following documents must be uploaded to the Portal:
a. FRESH:
12th Mark Sheet, Family Income Certificate, Category/caste certification for reserved-category students, and a Disability Certificate, where applicable.
b. RENEWAL:
The previous year's Mark Sheet.
Copies of the above documents must also be…
Copies of the above documents must also be handed to the institute at verification time, if the Institute Nodal Officer (INO) asks for them.
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students through the online application process outlined below.
One Time Registration (OTR)
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) One…
Go to the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) One Time Registration page and click "Apply for OTR".
OTR guidelines appear on screen; scroll to the…
OTR guidelines appear on screen; scroll to the bottom, read the undertaking carefully, accept the Terms, and click "Next".
Enter an active mobile number in the OTR…
Enter an active mobile number in the OTR registration form — all correspondence will go only to the submitted mobile number/e-mail.
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC by entering the Parent's/Legal Guardian's/Student's…
Complete Aadhaar e-KYC by entering the Parent's/Legal Guardian's/Student's Aadhaar number, then submit the OTP received and click "verify".
Fill in the details on the next page…
Fill in the details on the next page and click "Finish" to get a Reference Number; then download the NSP OTR App and the Aadhaar FaceRD App from the Google Play Store and complete face authentication to generate the OTR.
Once face authentication succeeds, a 14-digit OTR number…
Once face authentication succeeds, a 14-digit OTR number is generated and sent to you via SMS. Fresh Application
Go to the Applicant Login page of the…
Go to the Applicant Login page of the National Scholarships Portal, select "OTR Login", and enter your OTR number and password.
Enter the Captcha and click "Login"
Enter the Captcha and click "Login".
On the next screen, enter the OTP sent…
On the next screen, enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number, which takes you to the Password Reset screen; set and confirm a new password.
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard"
Click "Submit" to reach the "Applicant's Dashboard".
From the left pane, click "Application Form"
From the left pane, click "Application Form". Fields marked * are compulsory; fill them in and upload the documents. Student credentials (caste, educational qualifications, etc.) get verified through the DIGILOCKER facility of MeitY, Govt. of India.
Click "Save as Draft" to finish later, or…
Click "Save as Draft" to finish later, or "Final Submit" to apply. Track Payment Status Students can track payment status via the "Know Your Payment" template on the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) Portal, using their Aadhaar Number, Bank Account number, or NSP Application ID. NOTE 1: The National Scholarships Portal announces the timelines for the portal's opening and closing. NOTE 2: Online applications go through two levels of verification — first by the institute where the student studies, then by the concerned State Higher Education Department or any other Agency/Official the State nominates as State Nodal Agency — for both fresh and renewal applicants. NOTE 3: Students are not permanently debarred from scholarships over a delay in renewal or verification, but renewal applications must be submitted by a cut-off date; missing it forfeits that year's renewal, though the student can still apply for renewal the following year if they meet the eligibility conditions. Grievance Redressal Grievances or complaints about the scheme can be registered at http://pgportal.gov.in/grievancenew.aspx or with the Nodal Officer whose email appears on the NSP portal (Services Tab).
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
- Students who are pursuing correspondence or distance mode or pursuing Diploma courses are not eligible.
- Students who are already availing the benefit from any other scholarship schemes including State-run scholarship schemes/ fee waiver & reimbursement schemes are not eligible.
Official Application & Website
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