
New Delhi. : The Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, has announced the opening of online applications for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS) for the academic year 2025-26. Students can now apply for both fresh scholarships and renewals through the National Scholarship Portal.
Key Details:
Fresh Applications: For students applying for the scholarship for the first time in 2025-26.
Renewal Applications: Available for 1st Renewal (2024), 2nd Renewal (2023), 3rd Renewal (2022), and 4th Renewal (2021).
The last date to submit online applications for both fresh and renewal scholarships is October 31, 2025. All candidates are advised to complete their applications within the specified time frame.
Important Steps:
- Online Submission: Applicants must visit the National Scholarship Portal to apply.
- Institution Verification: After submission, students need to ensure that their applications are verified by their institutions. In some cases, they may need to present original documents for verification.
- Timely Processing: Institutions are required to verify applications promptly, or they will be marked as invalid.
The Ministry of Education urges students to apply well before the deadline and ensure their applications are complete and verified to avoid any delays or disqualification.
For more details, students are encouraged to visit the National Scholarship Portal and read the full guidelines.
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