On 24 September 2026 only renewals were open on the portal. Fresh applications for 2026-27 had not appeared yet.
Applications are not open right now. Keep your papers ready so you can apply as soon as it opens.
Usually June to October on the National Scholarship Portal
PM-USP Central Sector Scholarship
Run by: Ministry of Education
₹12,000 a year in college, ₹20,000 a year in PG
For college students who scored in the top 20% of their Class 12 board. Half of the 82,000 places go to girls.
Who can apply
- Family income up to ₹4,50,000
- At least 80% marks
- Starting college this year
Also check
- Above the 80th percentile of your board and stream. No gap year after Class 12. Regular course, not a diploma.
Papers to keep ready
How to apply
- 1
Do One Time Registration (OTR) on scholarships.gov.in with your mobile number and Aadhaar.
- 2
Finish face authentication in the AadhaarFaceRD and NSP OTR apps.
- 3
Log in with your OTR number, choose the scheme, fill the form and upload documents.
- 4
Ask your institute to verify your application before its own deadline.
Where this information comes from
Checked on 2026-09-24