Edited by: Priyanka Negi
Students who received the scholarship in the previous academic year can apply to continue receiving financial assistance for higher education. Regular course: Continue studying in a regular course at a recognised institution. Other conditions: Meet the scheme’s eligibility rules. Students who have changed courses, taken a break or received another scholarship should check the latest guidelines. Students should keep the following documents ready, as applicable: Previous year’s marksheet Student or bonafide certificate from the institution Aadhaar details Bank account details Income certificate, if required Current year’s fee receipt, if requested Students can follow these steps to submit their renewal application: Visit the National Scholarship Portal . Log in using the required One-Time Registration (OTR) credentials. Check personal, academic and bank details. Fill in the required information and upload the requested documents. Submit the application and save the acknowledgement.
Education Oct 11, 2026 14:07 IST Published On Oct 11, 2026 14:07 IST Last Updated On Oct 11, 2026 14:07 IST Scholarship funds are disbursed via direct bank transfer after institute verification. The renewal process for the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) for the 2026-27 academic year is open on the National Scholarship Portal. The last date to apply is October 31, 2026, while the deadline for institute-level verification is November 15, 2026. Students must meet the following conditions to renew their scholarship: Minimum marks: Score at least 50% marks in the previous year’s examination. Attendance: Maintain the required attendance, generally 75%. Select the PM-USP CSSS renewal application for 2026-27.
The scholarship amount depends on the student’s course and level of study. The approved amount is transferred directly to the eligible student’s bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), subject to successful verification and approval. Show full article
Contact the institution to check whether verification is completed before the deadline.
