The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme provides financial assistance to meritorious students from low-income families to meet a portion of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.
Eligibility Criteria
Students must be above the 80th percentile in the relevant stream in Class 12 board examinations, enrolled in regular degree courses recognized by AICTE or UGC, with family income under ₹4.5 lakh per annum.
How to Apply
Applications are invited annually through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Students must ensure their Aadhaar details are linked to their active bank accounts for direct benefit transfer (DBT).
