Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojan

Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana

The Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana is a Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students, implemented by the Department of Higher Education, Ministry of Education, Government of India. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically weaker sections to meet a part of their day-to-day expenses while pursuing higher studies.

Eligibility Criteria:

Academic Performance: Students who have secured a minimum of 80% marks in the relevant stream in the Class XII examinations conducted by respective Boards.
Family Income: The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh.
Institution Enrollment: Students must be pursuing regular courses (not correspondence or distance mode) in colleges/institutions recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), University Grants Commission (UGC), Medical Council of India (MCI), Dental Council of India (DCI), or other regulatory authorities.

Courses Applicable:

The scholarship is applicable to general courses (e.g., BA, BSc, BCom) and professional courses (e.g., engineering, medical, management) at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Applicability (Caste Specific):

The scheme is open to all categories of students, with reservations for SC, ST, OBC, and Persons with Disabilities (PwD) as per the norms set by the Government of India.

Documents Required:

Mark sheet of Class XII.
Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
Admission letter from the college/institution.
Bank account details of the student (in a nationalized bank).
Aadhaar card or any other valid identity proof.

Process:

Application Submission:
Eligible students must apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). Complete the registration process and fill in the required details.
Document Upload:
Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents as specified.
Verification:
The application will be verified at multiple levels—by the institute, state education department, and finally by the Ministry of Education.
Sanctioning:
Upon successful verification, the scholarship amount is sanctioned and disbursed directly into the applicant’s bank account.

Dates:

Application Period: Typically, applications open in July and close by October each year. However, applicants should refer to the National Scholarship Portal for exact dates.

Official Website:

Conclusion:

The PM-USP Yojana plays a pivotal role in empowering meritorious students from economically weaker sections by alleviating financial barriers to higher education. Eligible students are encouraged to apply within the stipulated timelines to benefit from this initiative.

Colleges

The scholarship is applicable to students enrolled in recognized institutions offering general and professional courses approved by the relevant regulatory bodies.

Colleges

Gujarat

Indus Institute of Technology and Engineering ( Indus University ), Ahmedabad

₹ 100,800

ACPC

Direct Admission