Central Scholarship Opens for Intermediate Students: Apply Now

Fast Summary

• The Board of Intermediate Education (BIE) has opened applications for the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for college and University Students under the Department of Higher education.
• Applications are accessible through the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for the academic year 2025-26.
• Fresh applications from students who passed the Intermediate Public Examination in 2025 must be submitted by October 10, 2025.
• Students previously selected for this scholarship can renew their applications until October 31, 2025.
• BIE Secretary Kritika Shukla instructed officials to ensure junior college Principals inform eligible top-performing students (top 20 percentile) about the scheme and application process.

Indian Opinion Analysis

The opening of the Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship signals a continuation of efforts to financially support meritorious students pursuing higher education in India, notably targeting those within Andhra Pradesh’s educational system. by emphasizing outreach to students in the top percentile through proactive involvement by college authorities, administrative attention appears focused on ensuring equitable access to scholarship opportunities. However, timely dissemination and awareness among eligible candidates will likely determine how successfully this initiative meets its objectives.

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