Welcome students! Here's some important information about scholarships provided by the Bhopal School of Social Sciences (BSSS), Bhopal. These scholarships are jointly sanctioned by the Government of India and the Government of Madhya Pradesh and are posted regularly on the notice board. For those who are eligible, make sure to have your applications forwarded by the Principal to the Commissioner Higher Education. Let's dive into the details.
BSSS-Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship
The Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) is offered to students via the National Scholarship Portal. It caters to students who have excelled in their 12th (Higher Secondary) exams with a minimum of 80% marks. Here's a table for your easy understanding:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Required Documents |
| Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship (CSSS) | First-year students with minimum 80% in 12th. Minimum 60% in previous Semester for renewal applicants. Maximum parental annual income of Rs. 6 lakhs. | Student's photograph, Institution verification form, Self-declared income and community certificates, Academic mark sheets, Fee receipt of current academic year, Proof of student's bank account, Aadhaar card, and Residential certificate. |
BSSS-Reserved Categories Scholarships
Students belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories can apply for scholarships offered by the Government of Madhya Pradesh. The application forms are available on the Madhya Pradesh Scholarship Portal 2.0. Here are the details about these scholarships:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Required Documents |
| SC/ ST/ OBC Scholarships | Original Transfer Certificate required. Not applicable to students who fail in the 1st, 3rd, & 5th semester. Only one scholarship per student. Minimum 75% attendance required. Maximum two wards from one family can avail. Required to have a SBI savings bank account. | Income certificate from the last financial year, Bank account details, and Other scholarship details (if any). |
BSSS-Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana
The Madhya Pradesh Government's Mukhyamantri Medhavi Chatra Yojana supports exceptional 12th class students who are applying for degree or other courses in Governmental and Grant-in-Aid institutions. The pertinent details about this scholarship can be found in the table below:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Required Documents |
| Mukhyamantri Medhavi Vidyarthi Yojana | Resident of Madhya Pradesh. Father's/guardian's annual income should not exceed 6 lakhs. Minimum of 70% in M.P. Board or 85% in CBSE or ICSE. | Self-attested photocopies of 10th & 12th mark sheets, Photocopy of student's Saving Bank Account, Aadhaar Card, Domicile Certificate, Fees receipt, Income Certificate of parent, and Form-16 & Latest Payslip in case of parent working in a Government office. |
BSSS-Gaon Ki Beti Yojana
The Gaon Ki Beti Yojana aims to encourage meritorious girl students from rural areas. It is applicable to all government educational institutions and grant-in-aid institutions. The eligibility criteria and required documents are tabulated below:
| Scholarship | Eligibility | Required Documents |
| Gaon Ki Beti Yojana | Girl students from rural areas who have passed their 12th Class from a village school and have scored first division marks. | Academic documents to show the student has passed 12th class in the same year as application for higher education. |
BSSS-Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)
This scholarship is exclusively for J&K students aiming to pursue further education under the Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme.
Remember, hard copies of the online scholarship application along with mandatory documents, as per the guidelines of the respective scholarship portal, need to be submitted at the college office for verification. Always stay updated with the College Notice Board for any developments regarding these scholarships. Good luck!