Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026 (PMSS) – Up to ₹36,000 Scholarship | Eligibility & Registration Updates

The Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026 offers ₹3,000/month (girls) and ₹2,500/month (boys) to 5,500 wards and widows of Ex-servicemen for technical and professional courses. Minimum 60% in MEQ required. Apply online at ksb.gov.in

Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026 (PMSS) Overview

Field	Details
Scheme Name	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
Introduced	Academic Year 2006–07
Implemented By	Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence
Managed By	Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB)
Funded By	National Defence Fund (Prime Minister’s Office)
Total Scholarships	5,500 per academic year
Scholarship for Girls	₹3,000 per month
Scholarship for Boys	₹2,500 per month
Duration	2 to 5 years (as per course duration)
Payment Mode	ECS – directly to student’s bank account
Application Mode	Online
Official Website	ksb.gov.in

Scholarship Amount Under Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026

Category	Monthly Scholarship	Annual Amount (Approx.)
Girls	₹3,000/month	₹36,000
Boys	₹2,500/month	₹30,000

Key Payment Details:

• Scholarship is paid annually to selected students
• Payment made via ECS directly into the student’s bank account
• Scholarship duration: 2 to 5 years depending on the approved course length
• Total of 2,750 scholarships each for boys and girls per academic year
• Scholarship can be availed for one course only per studen

Eligibility Criteria – PM’S Scholarship 2026

Who Can Apply:

Condition	Details
Applicant Type	Dependent Wards/Widows of Ex-Servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard personnel
Admission Year	1st Year only (Lateral Entry NOT eligible)
Minimum Marks	60% and above in MEQ (10+2/Diploma /Graduation)
Course Type	First Professional Degree/Integrated Degree (AICTE/UGC approved)
Master’s Courses	Not eligible EXCEPT MBA and MCA
Study Location	Must be studying in India (abroad not eligible)
Mode of Study	Regular courses only (No distance learning / vocational courses)

Eligible Courses – PM’S Scholarship Scheme 2026

First Professional Degree Courses (PMSS Approved List):

BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, BA.LLB and other equivalent courses recognized by AICTE, National Medical Commission, UGC, and other Government Regulatory Bodies.

For Integrated/Dual Degree Courses:

• MEQ will be 10+2
• Scholarship paid for the full duration of the course (excluding internship period)
• As per PMSS approved list of courses

Courses NOT Eligible:

• Regular Master’s Degree courses (except MBA/MCA)
• Distance learning or vocational courses
• Courses pursued abroad
• 2nd year or lateral entry admissions

Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) – Marks Calculation

Course	MEQ Required	Minimum Marks
MBBS, BDS	10+2 (Science)	60%
BE/B.Tech	10+2/Diploma	60%
B.Ed, MBA	Graduation	60%
BBA, BCA, B.Pharma	10+2	60%
MCA	Graduation	60%

Important Notes on Marks Calculation:

• All subjects are counted for 60% – not best-of-subjects
• Optional subjects are included in calculation
• If both marks and CGPA appear on marksheet → marks are used
• If only CGPA/grade points appear → student must upload the university-issued percentage conversion formula along with marksheet

Priority Categories for Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme

Priority	Category
Category 1	Wards/Widows of ESM/Ex-Coast Guard killed in action
Category 2	Wards/Widows of ESM disabled in action and boarded out (disability attributable to service)
Category 3	Wards/Widows of ESM who died while in service (causes attributable to service)
Category 4	Wards/Widows of ESM disabled in service (disability attributable to service)
Category 5	Wards / Widows of ESM in receipt of gallantry awards
Category 6	Wards/Widows of ESM/Ex-Coast Guard (PBOR Only)

Who is NOT Eligible For Prime Minister Scholarship – Exclusions

• Wards of Civilians including Para Military Personnel are NOT eligible
• Students studying in 2nd year or subsequent years are not eligible
• Students studying abroad are not eligible
• Distance learning/vocational courses are not permitted
• Lateral entry admissions are not eligible
• Scholarship is for one course only – cannot avail twice

How to Apply for Prime Minister Scholarship 2026 (Step-by-Step Guide)

1. Visit ksb.gov.in → Download Annexures 1, 2 and 3 from the PMSS link
2. Complete all three Annexures fully (use official format only – no custom formats)
3. Click “Apply Online” under PMSS → Upload passport size photo
4. Fill Part-1 and Part-2 with ESM details → Click Submit to register
5. Check your email for Login ID, Password, and Activation Link → Click the activation link
6. Login to dashboard → Click “New Application” → Select Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme
7. Fill Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3 → Upload all scanned documents clearly at the correct fields
8. Click “Save and Forward” to submit (Application not saved & forwarded = NOT submitted)

Hard copy/paper applications will NOT be accepted. One candidate = one course only.

Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2026 – Selection Process

• Merit list prepared based on Priority Category (1 to 6) and % marks in MEQ
• Separate merit lists prepared for male and female students
• For doubts, contact your Zila Sainik Board (ZSB)

Renewal Instructions (2nd Year Onwards)

Condition	Details
Who applies for renewal	Students already selected, studying in 2nd year or beyond
When to apply	After completion of each academic year
Minimum marks required	50% in each semester/academic year
Passing requirement	All subjects must be cleared in first attempt
Failed/RA in any subject	Scholarship cancelled permanently
Renewal deadline	Within 1 year from declaration of result

Important Instructions – PM’S Scholarship

• Email and mobile number in application must be the student’s own – keep them active till course completion
• If ZSB/RSB/KSB raises an observation, rectify it within 10 days – else application is auto-rejected
• After receiving scholarship, student must update Column 14 (date and amount received) in the renewal application – this is mandatory for continuing the scholarship
• Application status showing “New” on dashboard = application NOT yet submitted – click “Save and Forward”
• The total scholarship + any other financial aid received cannot exceed the PMSS scholarship amount
• Check KSB account/email regularly for updates – do not raise queries during January–May (merit list processing period)

Documents Required – Prime Minister Scholarship

For New Application:

• Annexure-1 – ESM / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate (signed by ZSB / Coast Guard HQ)
• Annexure-2 – Bonafide Certificate (signed by Principal / Dean / Registrar / Director of college)
• Annexure-3 – Bank certificate confirming Aadhaar linked to student’s bank account
• Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
• MEQ Marksheet – 10+2 / Graduation (all year marksheets)/Diploma (all semester marksheets)
• Bank Passbook 1st page – Name, Account No. & IFS Code clearly printed (SBI/PNB preferred)
• Aadhaar Card of Student
• PPO/ESM Identity Card (Category 6) OR supporting documents for Categories 1–5:

Category	Document Required
Cat 1–4	Part II Order (Army)/Gen Form (Navy)/POR (Air Force)
Cat 5	Award Certificate + Gazette Notification
Cat 6	Original PPO or ESM Identity Card

Note: Missing even one document = application rejected.

For Renewal Application:

• Annexure-1 – Bonafide Certificate (signed by Principal/Dean/Registrar/Director)
• Annexure-2 – Certificate / Undertaking from Student/ESM
• Annexure-3 – Aadhaar Linking Certificate (signed by Bank Manager – SBI/PNB only)
• Original marksheets of both semesters/academic year (university issued – no computer-generated marksheets)
• Annexure-4 – University Certificate (only for students whose marksheets are issued on course completion)
• Bank Passbook 1st page or cancelled cheque (Name & Account No. must be printed)
• Aadhaar Card of Student (with name and address)

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