All About PM Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan
9 Dec 2024
The Ministry of Education has introduced a central sector initiative, PM Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (scholarship) for college and university students
The scholarship will be awarded based on scores secured in Class 12
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Each year, 82,000 new scholarships are awarded to students pursuing undergraduate and postgraduate studies at recognised colleges and universities
These scholarships also cover professional programmes such as engineering, medicine, and similar fields
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Additionally, they must be enrolled in regular degree courses; programmes offered through correspondence, distance learning, or diploma courses are not eligible
The institution where the student is enrolled must be accredited by the appropriate regulatory bodies
Applicants cannot be beneficiaries of other scholarships, including state-sponsored ones, fee waivers, or reimbursement schemes
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Students from families with a total annual income of up to Rs 4.5 lakh are eligible for the PM Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Scholarship
New applicants must submit an income certificate as part of the application process
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Undergraduate students receive Rs 12,000 annually for the first three years, while postgraduate students get Rs 20,000 annually
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For five-year professional or integrated courses, students receive Rs 20,000 annually in the fourth and fifth years
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