The PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) gives money to the children and widows of ex-servicemen for higher studies. This scheme gives ₹36,000 per year to girls and ₹30,000 per year to boys. You can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal till June 30, 2024. The PM Scholarship helps children of former military people get technical and professional education. It covers many courses like engineering, medical, and management.
This scheme makes sure that money problems don’t stop these families from getting good education. The Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat, under the Ex-Servicemen Welfare Department of Defence Ministry, runs this PMSS program. They handle the application process, choose who gets the scholarship, and give the money to help eligible students study.
Key Highlights of PM Scholarship Scheme
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Pradhan Mantri Student Scholarship Scheme |
| Session | 2024-25 |
| Benefits | ₹36,000 annually for girls, ₹30,000 for boys |
| Application Mode | Online through National Scholarship Portal |
| Beneficiaries | Wards/widows of ex-servicemen and ex-coast guard |
| Last Date to Apply | June 30, 2024 |
| Official Website | desw.gov.in |
| Implementing Agency | Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat |
| Ministry | Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence |
Benefits of PM Scholarship Scheme
- The scheme picks 5,500 students every year, half boys and half girls
- Girls get ₹3,000 per month, boys get ₹2,500
- Scholarship runs for 1-5 years based on how long the course is
- Helps reduce money problems for higher studies
- Pushes students to take up technical and professional courses
- Extra ₹500 per month for children of state police who died on duty
Eligibility Criteria for PM Scholarship
To get this scholarship, students must score at least 60% in their 12th class or similar exam. The prime minister scholarship is for specific groups linked to India’s armed forces and police.
- Children of ex-servicemen from Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard
- Children of old and current CAPF and Assam Rifles workers
- Family members of RPF and SRPF people who left the job
- Family of state police who died fighting terrorists or Naxals
- Students must be in first year of professional degree courses
- Family should not earn more than ₹6 lakh per year
- No age limit for students who want to apply
- This PMSS does not cover diploma or most post-graduation courses
Documents Required for PM Scholarship Application
- Aadhaar card of the student
- New passport-size photo
- 12th class or diploma marksheet
- Ex-servicemen/Ex-coast guard paper from ZSB/Coast Guard HQ
- Proof from current school or college
- First page of bank passbook (SBI or PNB is better)
- Family income paper
- Domicile certificate
- Category certificate (if needed)
- Part II order/POR/Genform for some armed forces groups
How to Register for PM Scholarship Online
- Go to scholarships.gov.in website
- Click ‘New Registration’ in Applicant Corner
- Say yes to the rules, then go ahead
- Check your mobile number and Aadhaar details
- Fill the form with your personal info
- Send the form and write down your registration number
PM Scholarship Application Process
- Log in to the scholarship website with your details
- Click ‘Application Form’ under the PMSS part
- Fill in your personal, study, and bank details carefully
- Upload scanned copies of all papers needed
- Check all info again to make sure it’s right
- Agree to the declaration and send your form
- Note your application ID for later use
- Keep checking your application status on the website
Important Dates for PM Scholarship
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Registration Start Date | 16 July 2024 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 31 October 2024 |
| Document Verification Deadline | 15 November 2024 |
| Institute Verification Cutoff | 30 November 2024 |
| CAPF & AR Application Review | 15 December 2024 |
| Merit List Publication | 10 January 2025 |
| Scholarship Approval | 25 January 2025 |
| Fund Disbursement | 15 February 2025 |
Selection Criteria for PM Scholarship
The PM Scholarship picks students based on their family’s work and sacrifice. Students who fit the rules are ranked like this:
- Children and widows of people who died fighting
- Children of those hurt in service and left due to health
- Family of servicemen who died while working
- Children of people hurt during service
- Family of those who got bravery awards
- Children and widows of other ex-servicemen who can apply
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: Can a student apply offline for the PM scholarship?
No, you must apply online on the National Scholarship Portal. The prime minister scholarship doesn’t take paper forms to make things faster and avoid mistakes.
Q2: Is the PM scholarship applicable for diploma courses?
This scholarship is for degree courses. It doesn’t cover diploma courses, but helps with professional degrees like engineering, medicine, and management.
Q3: Can a PMSS scholar apply for the same scholarship again?
You can get this PMSS only one time. It’s to help with your first professional degree, not many courses or repeated years.
Q4: What are the criteria to get the scholarship for subsequent years?
To keep getting the scholarship, you need to score at least 50% marks in each year or semester of your course. If you fail any subject, you might lose the scholarship.