Sarkari Yojana
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
Introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, the “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel” encourages higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of States/UTs Police personnel martyred in Terror/Naxal attacks. Eligible dependent wards pursuing first professional degree programmes receive an annual monthly scholarship, differentiated for girls and boys. The Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB), under the Ministry of Home Affairs and the National Defence Fund, implements the scheme through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) version 2.0.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Individual
01 Apr 2019
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks are eligible under this category, subject to the following:-
Pursuing a first professional degree programme in Engineering,…
Pursuing a first professional degree programme in Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc., in accordance with the guidelines mentioned in Para- 8 (B).
Securing a minimum of 60% marks in the…
Securing a minimum of 60% marks in the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent, for new applicants; renewal-category applicants must pass each subsequent academic year of their professional course with a minimum of 50% marks.
A one-year grace period may be granted where…
A one-year grace period may be granted where the candidate delays submission of the renewal application. Note:
Wards of deceased State Police Force personnel martyred…
Wards of deceased State Police Force personnel martyred in terror/Naxalite violence get considered.
No rank restriction applies to the dependent wards…
No rank restriction applies to the dependent wards of States/UTs Police personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.
This scholarship is admissible for only two Children…
This scholarship is admissible for only two Children per family, which the beneficiaries as well as the respective States/UTs Govt. must ensure.
Applicants are eligible for PMSS regardless of marital…
Applicants are eligible for PMSS regardless of marital status.
Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ):
To qualify for the Scholarship under PMSS, an applicant needs a minimum of 60% marks in MEQ i.e. 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation, as applicable. MEQ requirements differ across professional courses — for instance, MEQ for MBBS is 10+2, whereas for BE/B.Tech it is 10+2/Diploma, and it is graduation for B. Ed and MBA.
Note:
Wards admitted to the 2nd year of a technical/professional Bachelor Degree Course (BE/B. Tech etc) via lateral entry after completing a Diploma course are eligible for PMSS.
Where the applicant passed the XII exam via CBSE, marks from the best five subjects out of 500 count toward the MEQ percentage.
Courses applicable under PMSS :
Only First professional degree courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.) duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), and University Grant Commission (UGC).
Details of professional degree courses applicable for PMSS appear at Appendix – I.
Scholarship for Integrated Courses:
PMSS is restricted to first Professional Degree Courses only; it applies to B.Ed but not to BA+B.Ed. For integrated ME/M.Tech/M.Pharma courses, the scholarship runs for an initial three or four years, as applicable.
Benefits Provided
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
A girl applicant receives ₹3,000/- per month, totalling…
A girl applicant receives ₹3,000/- per month, totalling ₹36,000/- per year.
A boy applicant receives ₹2,500/- per month, totalling…
A boy applicant receives ₹2,500/- per month, totalling ₹30,000/- per year.
All applicants selected under the fresh category receive…
All applicants selected under the fresh category receive personal letters from the Hon'ble Prime Minister in the appropriate language.
Number of Scholarships:
Each academic year brings 500 new scholarships, split equally between boys and girls (250 each).
Boys' and girls' quotas are NOT interchangeable.
Duration: Up to 5 years, depending on the course duration as approved by the regulatory body.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
For Fresh Applicant:
Aadhaar Card
Aadhaar Card
A Passport-size photograph
A Passport-size photograph
A certificate from the concerned State Govt
A certificate from the concerned State Govt. confirming the State/UTs Police personnel was killed in terror/naxal violence — mandatory for applying for the scholarship under PMSS.
A duly attested scanned copy of the Mark…
A duly attested scanned copy of the Mark sheet MEQ i.e. XII/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent
A Disability Certificate, if applicable
A Disability Certificate, if applicable
A Death Certificate
A Death Certificate
Bank account details
Bank account details
Any other relevant documents, as required For Renewal
Any other relevant documents, as required For Renewal:
The certificate issued by the educational institution Note
The certificate issued by the educational institution Note: Applicants must submit bank particulars, including a nationalized bank account number seeded with their Aadhaar Number.
2019-04-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel through the online application process outlined below.
Scholarship submission happens online through the website of the National Scholarship Portal, along with the required documents: https://scholarships.gov.in/ Registration for New Applicant
Open the official NSP website and click on…
Open the official NSP website and click on 'New Registration' under Applicant Corner.
Read the Instruction /Guidelines, accept the undertaking via…
Read the Instruction /Guidelines, accept the undertaking via the Check box, then click Continue.
Begin registration by providing the required details
Begin registration by providing the required details. Registered Applicant
Open the official NSP website and click on…
Open the official NSP website and click on 'Fresh Application' under Applicant Corner
Log in with your application ID & password
Log in with your application ID & password.
Select the Scholarship
Select the Scholarship.
Fill out the applicant form
Fill out the applicant form.
Upload the required documents and Submit
Upload the required documents and Submit.
Letter from Hon'ble Prime Minister
:
All applicants selected under the new category receive personal letters from the Hon'ble Prime Minister in appropriate language.
Payment of Scholarship:
The Scholarship amount under PMSS for applicants selected under fresh and renewal categories gets credited/transferred directly into the selected applicants' Bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Programme of the Government.
Important Instruction:
1. The applicant bears sole responsibility for confirming their eligibility and fulfilling all conditions prescribed for the scholarship.
2. Should the ineligibility of the applicant be detected at any stage, before or after applying for the scholarship scheme, or during verification by authorities, the scholarship gets cancelled without any notice, disciplinary action follows, and the applicant gets blacklisted from opting for any Central Government-sponsored scholarship for five years.
3. An incomplete application form and failure to attach the requisite documents will lead to the rejection of the application.
4. All the requisite information should be clearly mentioned in the respective column; once information is generated on the part of applicants, no change/amendment gets accepted.
5. Applicants or wards of States/UTs Police personnel must provide a mobile number and Email address, so as to inform the candidate of any discrepancies or developments through SMS and Email.
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Wards of civilian employees of States/UTs Police personnel.
1. Applicants pursuing professional courses through correspondence/distance learning.
1. Applicants availing the benefit of other scholarship schemes/getting a stipend, and financial assistance.
1. Applicants have already availed a scholarship under PMSS.
1. Applicants pursuing courses, such as Diploma courses, not leading to the award of a degree or pursuing a master's degree programme except MBA, MCA, are subject to the first professional course.
1. Applicants admitted on their own to the college/institute/university NOT APPROVED under the UGC Act or not recognised by AICTE and not having NBA-accredited courses (for Engineering Degree courses) or not approved by the Medical Council of India (for Medical Degree courses).
1. Applicants studying abroad.
1. Change of course/college by the Selected Student and getting fresh admission in the subsequent academic year will lead to the rejection of his/her Scholarship forever.
Official Application & Website
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