Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students
A scholarship scheme by the Dept. of Higher Education to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from poor families to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while p...
â‚ą12,000/-per annum at the Graduation level for the first three years of College and University courses.
â‚ą20,000 per annum at the Post-graduation level.
â‚ą20,000/-per annum in the 4th and 5th year to the Students pursuing professional courses, in case, where the duration of the course is five (5) years/Integrated course.
Students pursuing technical courses such as B.Tech, B.Engg. will get scholarship up to graduation level only i.e. â‚ą12,000 p.a. for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year and â‚ą20,000 in the 4th year.

**Mode of Disbursal**
The scholarship will be disbursed directly into the Aadhar seeded bank accounts of the beneficiaries through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility (who can apply)
The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12th of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses.
The applicant must be pursuing courses at colleges/ institutions recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education and the respective Regulatory Bodies concerned.
The gross parental/ family income of the applicant should not exceed â‚ą4,50,000/- per annum.
For renewal of scholarship in each year of study, besides getting at least 50% marks in the Annual Examination, maintenance of adequate attendance should be at least 75%.
The students are required to have Aadhaar seeded bank accounts opened in their name.
How to Apply
**Online**
**One Time Registration (OTR)**
**Step 1:** Visit the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) One Time Registration page and Click on “Apply for OTR”
**Step 2:** Guidelines for OTR will appear.
Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking.
Accept the Terms.
Click “Next”.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students / what is the eligibility?
- The applicant must be above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from the respective Board of Examination in Class 12th of 10+2 pattern or equivalent.
- The applicant must be pursuing regular degree courses.
- The applicant must be pursuing courses at c...
What are the benefits of Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students?
**Rate of Scholarship**
- â‚ą12,000/-per annum at the Graduation level for the first three years of College and University courses.
- â‚ą20,000 per annum at the Post-graduation level.
- â‚ą20,000/-per annum in the 4th and 5th year to the Students pursuing professional courses, in case, where th...
How to apply online for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University students?
**Online**
**One Time Registration (OTR)**
**Step 1:** Visit the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) One Time Registration page and Click on “Apply for OTR”
**Step 2:** Guidelines for OTR will appear. Scroll to the bottom. Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Next”.
**St...