Sarkari Yojana
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
Introduced by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India, from the Academic year 2006-07, the “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)” encourages technical and post-graduate education among widows and wards of deceased/ex-service Armed Forces personnel. The National Defence Fund, administered by the Prime Minister’s Office, funds the scheme, which covers education at various technical institutions — medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, MBA, MCA, and other AICTE/UGC-approved technical institutions. The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) manages the scheme.
Scheme Overview
Central Government
Ministry Of Defence
Department Of Ex-servicemen Welfare
Individual
01 Jan 2006
Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Only students admitted to the 1st year, i.e
Only students admitted to the 1st year, i.e. the current financial year (except Lateral Entry), can apply for PMSS.
Students need a score of 60% and above…
Students need a score of 60% and above in the Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ), i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation.
Dependent Wards/ Widows of Ex-servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard…
Dependent Wards/ Widows of Ex-servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard personnel are eligible to apply under the scheme.
Master Degree Courses do not qualify for PMSS,…
Master Degree Courses do not qualify for PMSS, except MBA / MCA Courses.
A student can avail the scholarship for only…
A student can avail the scholarship for only One Course.
Priority for Grant of Scholarship:
Category 1 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel killed in action.
Category 2 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard service.
Category 3 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service.
Category 4 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard Service.
Category 5 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel in receipt of gallantry awards.
Category 6 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel (PBOR Only).
Eligible Courses:
The eligibility criteria for PMSS Courses are:
First Professional Degree Courses, including integrated degree courses on the PMSS approved list — such as BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, BA.LLB, etc. — duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education, National Medical Commission, UGC, etc.
Scholarship for Integrated Courses:
The following parameters govern selection of candidates seeking PMSS for dual degree integrated courses:
The Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) will be 10+2.
For Integrated courses, the scholarship gets paid for the full duration of the course, excluding the internship period, as per the PMSS approved list of courses.
Minimum Eligible Marks in MEQ:
The Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) needed for entry into various professional courses differs — for MBBS it is 10+2, whereas for BE/B Tech it is 10+2 / Diploma, and for B.Ed and MBA it is a graduation qualification.
A candidate needs a minimum of 60% marks in the MEQ to apply for the PM Scholarship Scheme; all subjects, including optional ones, count toward this calculation, not just the best subjects.
Where both marks and CGPA appear on the mark sheet, the marks are used to calculate the percentage.
Where only CGPA/grade points appear on the mark sheet, the student must upload the university-issued percentage conversion formula together with the mark sheet.
Benefits Provided
Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Amount of Scholarship (Paid annually):
₹2,500/- per month (For Boys)
₹3000/- per month (For Girls)
Notes:
Each academic year, 5500 wards/ widows of Ex-servicemen…
Each academic year, 5500 wards/ widows of Ex-servicemen get selected for the scholarship.
Scholarships split equally between boys and girls, i.e
Scholarships split equally between boys and girls, i.e. 2750 each.
Scholarships run for two to five years, depending…
Scholarships run for two to five years, depending on the duration of courses approved by the relevant government regulatory bodies.
The scholarship amount gets paid annually to selected…
The scholarship amount gets paid annually to selected students.
Payment reaches selected students' bank accounts through ECS
Payment reaches selected students' bank accounts through ECS.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
List of Original Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded:
The Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate, filled out…
The Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate, filled out and signed by ZSB/Coast Guard HQ as per Annexure-1 .
The Bonafide Certificate, correctly filled and signed by…
The Bonafide Certificate, correctly filled and signed by the Vice Chancellor/ Principal/ Vice Principal/Dean/Associate Dean/Registrar/ Dy Registrar/Director/ Dy Director of the Institute/College as per Annexure-2 .
A certificate from the student's bank confirming that…
A certificate from the student's bank confirming that their Aadhaar Card is linked to their bank account number, as per Annexure-3 ).
The Matriculation Certificate, for verifying the Date of…
The Matriculation Certificate, for verifying the Date of Birth.
The Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) certificate as applicable…
The Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) certificate as applicable (10+2 Marksheet/ Graduation (mark sheets for all 3 years/ all semesters) /Diploma (mark sheets for all semesters).
The 1st page of the Bank Pass Book…
The 1st page of the Bank Pass Book (preferably SBI/PNB only), clearly printed (not handwritten) and showing the Student's name, A/c Number, and the bank's IFS code.
The Student's Aadhaar Card
The Student's Aadhaar Card.
A PPO/ESM Identity Card for Category 6, and…
A PPO/ESM Identity Card for Category 6, and for Categories 1 to 5, the following supporting documents:
Category - 1: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
Category - 2: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
Category - 3: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
Category - 4: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
Category - 5: Award Certificate along with Gazette Notification.
Category - 6: Original PPO or ESM Identity Card to be scanned and uploaded.
Note- Any missing document from the above list will lead to rejection of the application.
For Renewal- List of Documents to be Uploaded:
Annexure-1
(Bonafide Certificate duly signed by Vice Chancellor / Principal / Vice Principal / Dean / Associate Dean / Registrar / Deputy Registrar / Director / Deputy Director).
Annexure-2
(Instructions and Certificate / Undertaking from Student / ESM).
Annexure-3
(Aadhaar Linking Certificate duly completed and signed by Bank Manager) (SBI / PNB only).
Original mark sheets (both semesters / academic year) issued by the university; computer-generated mark sheets should not be uploaded.
Annexure-4
(Not applicable to all Students) — a certificate signed by the University to be uploaded by students whose mark sheets are issued by the University upon completion of the entire course.
The first page of the student's Bank Pass Book, or a cancelled cheque leaf (if the Name and Account Number are printed).
The Student's Aadhaar Card, showing name and address.
2006-01-01
How to Apply
Online Application
Applicants can apply for Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme through the online application process outlined below.
The application must be filled ONLINE by visiting the KSB website www.online.ksb.gov.in . Procedure to apply ONLINE:
Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗
Go to the KSB Website, click on the…
Go to the KSB Website, click on the list of documents to be uploaded under the PMSS link, and download Annexures 1, 2 and 3.
Fill out these three Annexures completely (please avoid…
Fill out these three Annexures completely (please avoid using your own format or any other format) Go to the KSB website and click the "Apply Online" link under PMSS. A new window will open.
Upload your Passport size photo and click the…
Upload your Passport size photo and click the "Upload" icon.
If you have not registered before, fill in…
If you have not registered before, fill in all the fields appearing in the window under Part-1 and Part-2 with the ESM's details and click submit.
Once registered, the system automatically generates a login…
Once registered, the system automatically generates a login ID, password, and a link, sent to the Email address mentioned in Registration Part-I.
After successful registration, an activation link arrives at…
After successful registration, an activation link arrives at your email; kindly click on the activation link.
A window will appear, and entering your User…
A window will appear, and entering your User Name (Login ID) and Password will take you to your dashboard; alternatively, visit the KSB Website and click the login button, then log in with your credentials.
After logging in, click "New Application" and choose…
After logging in, click "New Application" and choose the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme.
Please fill in all the fields appearing in…
Please fill in all the fields appearing in the window under Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3, and scan and upload legible copies of all required original documents in the right place on the application.
Save and Forward the application (if it is…
Save and Forward the application (if it is not saved & forwarded, the onus lies with the student/ESM). Check with your ZSB about your application's status on their Portal (if required).
(Online Submission Flow Chart)
Note: Hard copy / paper applications will not be entertained. One candidate can apply for one course only.]
Selection of Student:
After scrutinizing applications, a merit list gets generated based on the parameters below:
(a) The merit list is prepared as per priority for grant of scholarship (Category 1 to 6), subject to the percentage of marks obtained in the Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ).
(b) A separate list is prepared for male and female students.
For any doubt or clarification, kindly contact your Zila Sainik Board for the detailed Information Brochure available with them.
Acknowledgement of Scholarship Amount from Students:
On receiving the scholarship amount from KSB, the student is required to update Column 14 of the Renewal Application by logging into their KSB account using their Login ID & Password and entering the 'DATE OF PAYMENT AND AMOUNT RECEIVED' (two separate columns).
This is a mandatory audit requirement to retain the benefit of PMSS; otherwise the scholarship will be cancelled and the money already paid recovered. A SAVE BUTTON is provided at the bottom of Column 14, and this action has to be completed immediately on receipt of the scholarship amount for each instalment.
Other Important Aspects for ESM/Student Relating to PMSS
Students should respond in time to SMS/e-mail received from the Kendriya Sainik Board.
The E-mail and Mobile Number mentioned in the application must be the student's; an Alternate Mobile Number can belong to the ESM. Once registered, the e-mail and mobile number should not be changed, since all messages get sent to the registered e-mail/mobile number.
If an observation raised by ZSB/RSB and KSB during checking of a new application is not rectified within the stipulated 10-day time frame, the system will automatically reject the application. So ensure the observation is rectified in time to avoid system rejection.
From January to May, processing, selection and preparation of the merit list of new applications (1st year students) is done by KSB; processing and payment of renewal applications happens as and when received throughout the year. Students/ESM should keep this periodicity in mind before raising any query relating to checking/payment status of applications.
Students/ESM should log in to their KSB account to check application status. Note that while the application status may show pending on the student dashboard, the application could actually be in process at different levels/functionaries at KSB.
Where the application status shows 'New' on the student dashboard, it means the application is yet to be submitted by the ESM/Student and still sits in the ESM/Student's dashboard. In such cases, the ESM/Student needs to open the application and click 'Save and Forward' to submit it for onward processing.
Students studying abroad, as well as those in distance learning/vocational courses, are not eligible for PMSS.
The scholarship amount, including any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source, will not exceed the total amount of scholarship available under this scheme.
Renewal Instructions for Students/ESM:
The First Installment gets paid immediately after selection in the merit list; for subsequent payments, students should submit an Online Renewal Application on completion of each academic year, until the course is completed.
50% marks are mandatory in each semester / academic year, and passing all subjects in each semester/year on the FIRST ATTEMPT is a mandatory requirement to continue the scholarship.
If a student fails or gets an RA in any subject, their scholarship closes forever, and they are not entitled to subsequent PMSS instalments; however, they can apply for renewal of the scholarship within ONE YEAR of the result being declared.
Renewal applications get processed as and when received throughout the year. However, during January to May, KSB is occupied with processing, selection and merit list preparation for new applications (1st year students). Note that while your application status may show pending, it could be in process at different levels/functionaries, i.e. at User level, Supervisory level, and finally by JD (PMSS) of KSB.
Once JD (PMSS) approves, the list of students is sent to the Account Officer of KSB to process payment through the concerned bank. Where the application status shows 'New' on the student's dashboard, it indicates that the application is NOT yet submitted by the ESM/Student and remains with the ESM/student. In such cases, the ESM/Student needs to open the application and click save and forward to submit it for onward processing.
Students/ESM should keep the periodicity of checking of applications (new and renewal) in mind before raising any query relating to checking/payment status. Therefore, have PATIENCE and check your e-mail / KSB account for regular updates.
Students need to ensure that the Mobile No and E-mail ID given for PMSS remain functional until completion of the course, since all alerts and SMS about application status get sent to the given Mobile No and E-Mail; however, in case of any change, KSB must be informed to update the record.
Students already selected for PMSS and currently studying in their 2nd or subsequent year need not apply for a New Application; such students are required to apply for Renewal Application only.
Instructions for PMSS
Check List for Student
Do's and Don'ts
Exclusions / Who Is Not Eligible
1. Wards of Civilians including Para Military Personnel are NOT ELIGIBLE.
1. Students studying in 2nd or subsequent years are not eligible.
1. Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
1. No distance learning/vocational course is permitted under PMSS.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.