PM Scholarship Scheme 2024

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Overview & About

₹3,000/month for girls & ₹2,500/month for boys — wards of Ex-servicemen

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) was launched in 2006 to encourage technical and post-graduate education among wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-coast guard personnel.

Under the scheme, 55,000 scholarships are awarded every year — 25,000 to wards/widows of Army personnel, 5,500 to Navy, 4,500 to Air Force, 1,000 to RPF/RPSF, and 19,000 to Coast Guard personnel.

The scholarship rate is ₹3,000/month for girls and ₹2,500/month for boys for a maximum duration of 5 years.

🎓 Key Facts

Benefit (Girls) ₹3,000/month

Benefit (Boys) ₹2,500/month

Total Scholarships 55,000/year

Max Duration 5 years

Application ksb.gov.in

Helpline 011-26173215

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Benefits

₹3,000/month for girl students
₹2,500/month for boy students
For duration of professional course (1–5 years)
Covers engineering, medicine, MBA, MCA, B.Ed and more

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Eligibility Criteria

Wards/widows of ex-servicemen (Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard)
Minimum 60% marks in qualifying exam
Enrolled in 1st year of professional course
Age: below 30 years
Not availing any other scholarship

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Required Documents

Ex-serviceman's PPO (Pension Payment Order) / Discharge Book
Aadhaar Card
10th & 12th Marksheet
Admission letter of professional course
Bank account details
Passport photo

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How to Apply

1

Visit ksb.gov.in and click PMSS portal

2

Register as a fresh applicant

3

Fill in personal, academic and service details

4

Upload required documents

5

Submit before last date (31 October)

6

Track status via PFMS portal

↗ Apply on Official Website

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a student apply for renewal? ▾

Yes, renewal is required every year with minimum 50% marks in previous year.

Is MBA included? ▾

Yes, MBA, MCA, M.Sc, M.Tech, MBBS and all professional courses are covered.

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