The government gives a scholarship called Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) under the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students (CSSS).
This scheme helps smart students from poor families pay for their college studies.
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the scholarship for the 2025-26 year on the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in).
Students are selected based on their Class 12 exam marks.
The Scholarships are divided among states based on the number of students aged 18–25 in each state.
Scholarships are shared among Science, Commerce, and Arts students in a 3:2:1 ratio.
Students in graduation get ₹12,000 per year for the first three years.
Students doing post-graduation get ₹20,000 per year.
Students in 5-year professional courses get ₹20,000 per year in their 4th and 5th year.
The scholarship is sent straight to the student’s bank account using the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Family income must be less than ₹4.5 lakh per year.