Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026: Eligibility, How to Apply, Scholarship Amount and Benefits

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026 offers crucial educational assistance to the wards and widows of personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF), and state police personnel who were martyred or disabled in terror or Naxal attacks. This scholarship supports students pursuing professional degrees in engineering, technology, architecture, and related fields by paying ₹2,500 per month for boys and ₹3,000 per month for girls. The financial aid, paid annually, helps families of fallen heroes by easing the burden of educational costs, empowering students to focus on building successful careers.

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Scholarship Overview

• The PMSS is a centrally funded scheme managed by the Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the Railway Board, offering scholarships to the wards and widows of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, RPF, RPSF, and state police personnel who have sacrificed their lives or suffered disability in terror or Naxal-related activities.
• The scholarship covers full-time professional degree courses such as Bachelor of Engineering (BE), Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech), Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch), Master of Technology (M.Tech), and Master of Computer Applications (MCA), focusing on technical education for ward beneficiaries.
• Monthly scholarship amounts of ₹2,500 for male candidates and ₹3,000 for female candidates are disbursed annually to provide continuous financial assistance throughout the duration of the course.
• The scheme is designed to support up to five years of study, depending on the course length and the regulatory approval, ensuring comprehensive assistance for the full academic cycle.
• Since inception, the scheme has awarded thousands of scholarships across India, offering direct financial support to families of brave personnel and facilitating their children’s access to quality education.

Scholarship Benefits

• Provides consistent monthly financial aid to cover tuition, educational materials, and living expenses, relieving students from monetary worries and facilitating uninterrupted study.
• An enhanced amount for female students reflects a commitment towards gender parity, encouraging greater female participation in STEM and professional degrees.
• Funds are transferred directly into the scholar’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), ensuring transparency, security, and ease of access to the awarded amount.
• The scholarship helps reduce dropout rates among wards of martyred or disabled personnel by sustaining financial aid throughout their academic tenure.
• Benefits extend beyond finances, symbolizing national recognition of the sacrifices made by their families and boosting recipients’ morale.
• The scheme integrates with the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), allowing seamless digital application, verification, and monitoring processes.
• Each successful applicant receives a personal letter signed by the Hon’ble Prime Minister as an official acknowledgment of their achievement and the family’s sacrifice.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must be wards or widows of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, RPF, RPSF, and police personnel from state or union territories who were martyred or disabled due to terrorist or Naxal-related incidents.
• Eligible students must be enrolled in full-time, government-recognized professional courses including BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MCA, or equivalent programs.
• Candidates should possess at least 60% marks in their qualifying examination (12th standard/diploma/graduate level as applicable).
• Aadhaar-linked bank accounts are mandatory for scholarship disbursal.
• Students must maintain academic standards and clear yearly examinations without failures for continuous scholarship renewal.
• The scheme covers an applicant’s marriage status without restriction, and scholarship benefits are limited to two children from a family.

How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) website at https://scholarships.gov.in/.
• Select the “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme” and complete the registration process by filling in personal, academic, and family details.
• Upload supporting documents such as caste certificate, income certificate, death or disability proof of the personnel, academic mark sheets, and admission proof.
• Submit completed applications before the deadline, usually in October or November, as per NSP announcements.
• Verification is conducted by the respective academic institutions and state nodal authorities before scholarship sanction.
• Selected students receive scholarship funds annually via DBT directly into their bank accounts.

FAQs

1. What is the monthly amount of PMSS?

₹2,500 per month for boys and ₹3,000 per month for girls, disbursed annually.

2. Who qualifies for this scholarship?

Wards and widows of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, RPF, RPSF, and police personnel martyred or disabled in terror/Naxal attacks.

3. What courses does PMSS cover?

BE, B.Tech, B.Arch, M.Tech, MCA, and other recognized professional technical courses.

4. Is there an age or marital restriction?

No age restriction; both married and unmarried applicants are eligible.

5. Where can I apply?

Apply online at https://www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pmsswcapfar.

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