PM Scholarship 2026 — Who Is Eligible? Full Guide
PMSS 2026 — Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for wards/widows of ex-servicemen and police. Eligibility, amount and steps.
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The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) under the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence. It provides scholarships to wards and widows of ex-servicemen, ex-coast guard personnel, and certain police personnel for professional and technical degree courses including B.Tech, MBBS, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, MBA and equivalent.
Benefits
Boys: ₹2,500 per month (₹30,000 per year). Girls: ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 per year). Paid annually up to the duration of the course (typically 1 to 5 years). 5,500 scholarships are awarded each year — 2,750 for boys and 2,750 for girls.
Eligibility criteria
- ✓Wards (sons/daughters) or widows of ex-servicemen, ex-coast guard personnel or their widows
- ✓Wards of police personnel killed/disabled in terror or naxal attacks
- ✓Minimum 60% marks in 12th or qualifying exam (HSC or diploma)
- ✓Admitted in first year of recognised professional/technical degree (AICTE/UGC/MCI etc.)
- ✓Annual family income within limits as per latest KSB guidelines (typically up to ₹8 lakh)
- ✓Studying in India only — not abroad
- ✓Not availing any other scholarship from central/state government
Documents required
- ✓Aadhaar of student and parent
- ✓Ex-servicemen identity card / discharge book of parent
- ✓PPO (Pension Payment Order) of parent
- ✓12th and 10th marksheets
- ✓Bona fide certificate from current college
- ✓Bank passbook copy (student's account with IFSC)
- ✓Recent passport-size photo
How to apply — step by step
- Visit ksb.gov.in and click on PMSS application link (opens annually around April)
- Register as a new applicant or log in if returning
- Fill personal, parent, education and bank details exactly as per documents
- Upload all required scanned documents (PDF, under 2 MB each)
- Submit and download confirmation; share with Zila Sainik Board for verification
- Track status on KSB portal; amount credited to bank annually if selected
Important dates
PMSS 2026–27 fresh application window typically opens April 2026 and closes around end of May 2026. Renewal applications continue parallelly. Confirm dates and notification PDF on ksb.gov.in.
Common mistakes to avoid
- ✓Applying after first year of course — only first-year admissions eligible
- ✓Not having parent's PPO ready — application stuck without it
- ✓Mismatch between college name and AICTE/UGC approved list
- ✓Wrong bank IFSC or inactive account — payment will fail
- ✓Skipping Zila Sainik Board verification step
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for PM Scholarship 2026?
Wards and widows of ex-servicemen, ex-coast guard personnel, and certain police personnel killed/disabled in terror or naxal attacks, who are studying in a recognised professional/technical course.
What is the scholarship amount?
Boys receive ₹2,500 per month and girls receive ₹3,000 per month, paid annually for the duration of the course (1 to 5 years).
Can I apply if I am in my second year of B.Tech?
No. The scheme is for fresh entry only — you must apply in the first year of your professional course. Renewal continues for the same course.
What is the income limit?
Annual family income limit is typically up to ₹8 lakh, but always check the latest PMSS notification on ksb.gov.in.
Can I avail PMSS along with NSP scholarship?
No. PMSS cannot be combined with any other central or state scholarship for the same course.
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