Latest update has come for students applying under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana 2025. The online application last date for PM USP CSSS has now been extended, giving more time to fresh as well as renewal students to complete their forms on the National Scholarship Portal.
For the academic session 2024-25, the Ministry of Education has announced that students can now submit fresh and renewal applications till 30 November 2025. Earlier, the last date was 15 November 2025. This extension is a big relief for students who could not fill their form due to any reason.
The Ministry has also informed that renewal applications of previous years, including 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, will also be accepted till the new deadline. All students must complete the process on the NSP portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Along with applying online, students must make sure their college completes online verification on time. Without this verification, the Board of Secondary Education cannot move ahead with further steps. Colleges have been asked to verify applications every day so that students get the benefit of the scheme without any delay.
PM Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana 2025 Highlights
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana |
| Session | 2024-25 |
| New Last Date | 30 November 2025 |
| Portal | scholarships.gov.in |
| Mode | Online |
| Who Can Apply | Fresh and Renewal students |
About Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
This scheme supports students from poor families so they can continue higher education without worrying about money problems. Scholarships are given based on Class 12 board exam results. Ministry of Education, Government of India manages the scheme and sends the amount directly to eligible students every year.
The scheme aims to help bright students continue studies in regular degree or diploma courses, especially those who score above the 80th percentile and belong to families with lower income.
Eligibility for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana
Students need to read the rules carefully before applying so their form does not get rejected later.
- Students must be above the 80th percentile in Class 12 board examination of any recognized board, so only high-performing students receive support.
- Students should be studying a regular degree or diploma course, not distance or correspondence mode courses.
- College or institution must be recognized by AICTE or other related bodies so that the scholarship is valid for the selected course.
- Students must not be taking any other scholarship or fee reimbursement scheme at the same time, as double benefits are not allowed.
- Family income should not be more than 4.5 lakh rupees per year, and fresh applicants must upload an income certificate.
- Students changing college can continue getting scholarship if the new institute has a valid AISHE code available on aishe.gov.in/ aishe/aisheCode.
- Students who missed filling renewal form in previous year can still apply this year if they meet all renewal conditions.
- To renew scholarship, students must score at least 50 percent in annual exam and maintain 75 percent attendance every year.
- Any involvement in ragging, bad behaviour or criminal activity will cancel the scholarship immediately.
- All students must apply only through the National Scholarship Portal, as the Ministry will not accept forms sent directly.
Online Application and Verification Process
Students can complete the online form on NSP easily. After submitting the form, college verification becomes very important. Without this step, no student will get scholarship benefit.
STEP 1: Visit the official NSP website at scholarships.gov.in and choose fresh or renewal form based on your requirement.
STEP 2: Fill all details like personal information, Class 12 marks, course details and bank account information carefully.
STEP 3: Upload required documents such as income certificate (for fresh applicants) and previous year mark sheet (for renewal).
STEP 4: Submit the form and inform your college so they can verify it online without delay.
STEP 5: Once college verification is done, the application moves forward automatically to the concerned education board.
FAQ
What is the new last date for PM USP CSSS applications?
The last date has been extended to 30 November 2025 for both fresh and renewal applications.
Where can students apply for the scholarship?
All applications must be submitted online on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in.
Can old renewal applicants apply again?
Yes, renewal applicants from 2020 to 2024 can apply till the extended deadline.
Is college verification required?
Yes, online verification by college is compulsory for processing the application further.
What is the income limit under Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana?
The family income limit is up to 4.5 lakh rupees per year.