PM-USP (Central Sector Scheme for college students)
By Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India
A merit-cum-means scholarship for college and university students, applied for on the National Scholarship Portal.
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Who can apply
- In the 2025 guideline: students above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in their Class XII stream from their board.
- Pursuing a regular course (not correspondence or distance mode).
- Family income up to Rs 4.5 lakh per year.
- Not receiving any other scholarship or fee reimbursement.
What it covers
- See the scheme guideline on the portal for the amount.
How to apply
- Apply on the National Scholarship Portal, under this scheme's name, using your NSP login.
- Read the scheme guideline and FAQ first so your documents are ready.
Dates and amounts
Application dates and amounts change every year. Check the official page below for the current cycle before you apply. The criteria above come from the 2025 guideline and may have changed.
Open the official pageLast checked 2026-10-29. Sources: PM-USP guidelines, PM-USP FAQ
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