CSSS Scholarship 2023: Application Form, Deadlines, and Qualifications

CSSS Scholarship 2023: Application Form, Deadlines, and Qualifications– The Central Sector Scholarship Scheme (CSSS) for College and University Students seeks to provide financial aid to meritorious students pursuing higher education. The application form for this scholarship will be made available online through the NSP portal. Applicants must have completed the 12th grade and be pursuing higher education at a reputable institution with an AISHE code. This article contains detailed information about the CSSS Scholarship 2023, including the application process, key dates, and eligibility requirements.

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Important CSSS Scholarship 2023 Dates (Probable)

Consult the information in the table below regarding the CSSS Scholarship 2023:

Major Events	Dates
Availability of online application form	September 2023
Last date to submit the online application form	September 2023
Last date to submit the application form for domicile candidates of Jammu and Kashmir	October 2023
Verification of documents by the institute	October 2023
Verification of documents by the respective boards	November 2023

Criteria for CSSS Scholarship Eligibility in 2023

Students who satisfy the following eligibility requirements may apply for the CSSS Scholarship 2023:

1. The scholarship is open to Class XII students who scored above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant discipline from a specific Board of Examination.
2. The scholars must be enrolled in the course via regular mode, not distance mode.
3. The candidate’s annual family income from all sources must be less than Rs. 6 lakhs. Candidates must provide a certificate of income during the verification process.
4. Students who already receive another scholarship are ineligible for the CSSS scholarship.

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CSSS Scholarship Application Form for 2023

The CSSS scholarship application form for 2023 will be made available on the National Scholarship Portal’s official website.

• To complete the application, candidates must provide their fundamental personal and academic information.
• The candidates for the scholarship must also provide information about a bank account.
• After providing all of the requested information on the application form, candidates must submit it online.
• The candidate will receive a Permanent ID (PID) via SMS and e-mail once his/her online application has been submitted. Students should keep their PID in mind, as it will be required for renewal applications.
• Students are advised to have their online applications verified by their respective institutions within the allotted time frame after submitting their application on the portal.
• Additionally, candidates should retain a hard copy of their submitted application form for future correspondence.

Essential Documents

Before registering on the National Scholarship Portal for the CSSS scholarship, students are advised to have the following documents on hand:

• Email address and telephone number
• Bank Passbook for entering account information.
• Aadhaar card identifier
• Parental income tax return
• Certificate of caste
• Disability documentation

CSSS Scholarship Merit List

1. Applicants whose applications have been verified by both the institute and the state board will be considered for the merit list.
2. From among the qualified candidates, a merit list will be compiled based on gender, stream, and category.
3. On the basis of their names on the merit list, candidates will be selected for the scholarship according to the quotas allotted to individual Boards in accordance with the scheme’s guidelines.

Scholarship Selection by the CSSS

• The candidates for the scholarship will be chosen based on their positions on the merit list.
• Those chosen for the award will be notified via their registered phone number and email address.
• The scholarship awarded to a candidate will be deposited into the bank account information provided during the application process.

Details of CSSS Scholarship Awards

The bursary rate is Rs. 10,000/- per year for the first three years of College and University courses at the Graduation level and Rs. 20,000/- per year at the Post-Graduation level. In the fourth and fifth year, students pursuing professional courses will be compensated Rs. 20,000 per year.

FAQs

What documents must be uploaded for the application and verification processes?

At the time of online application on the National Scholarship Portal, no documents are required. However, it must be retained on hand in case it is required at the time of institution verification.

Can I submit my application in multiple sessions?

You can complete the online application in multiple sessions until you are satisfied that all required fields have been entered accurately. The software allows you to save your application at each stage until you select the ‘Confirm & Submit’ button.

Can I edit the stored information on the application form?

You may edit the information saved in the application form (all details except those inputted in the Personal Details tab) until the online application is submitted.

What are the duration and renewal requirements for scholarships?

Scholarships are renewable until the postgraduate level in the same stream. For all professional programs, scholarships will be renewed for a maximum of five years or until graduation. Students must achieve a grade point average of at least 60 percent in the two previous semesters or on the previous year’s examination, maintain a minimum attendance rate of 75 percent, and demonstrate discipline.

Who can apply for a new scholarship and who can apply for a renewal?

Class XII graduates who are in the top 20th percentile of the Class XII merit list of the relevant Board (SEB/ CBSE/ CISCE) are eligible to apply for a new scholarship. Students who have completed the 12th grade and who received the scholarship the previous year are eligible to apply for the second and first renewals, respectively.