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Central Sector Scholarship 2025 — Applications Open for 82,000 Students

Neha Iyer

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The Ministry of Education has opened applications for the Central Sector Scholarship Scheme 2024–25. A total of 82,000 scholarships will be awarded to meritorious students from low-income families pursuing undergraduate programmes.

Scholarship Amount

  • Year 1–3 (UG): ₹10,000 per year
  • Year 4–5 (Professional courses): ₹20,000 per year
  • PG students: ₹20,000 per year

Eligibility

  • Scored above 80th percentile in Class 12 board exams
  • Parental income below ₹8 lakh per annum
  • Enrolled in regular degree programme at recognised institution

How to Apply

Apply through the National Scholarship Portal: scholarships.gov.in. Last date: 31 March 2025.