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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence

Scholarship Value

₹2,500–3,000/month

Monthly

Deadline

October 2025

Awards/Year

5,500 new scholarships per year

Min. Marks

60%

Income Limit

No Income Limit

About This Scholarship

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme honours the sacrifice of armed forces and central paramilitary forces personnel by supporting their children's higher education. Available for wards and widows of ex-servicemen for professional degree programs including engineering, medicine, MBA, MCA, B.Ed, and similar courses.

Est. Year

2006

Application Mode

Online

Award Type

Monthly

Eligibility Criteria

Ward or widow of Ex-servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard personnel
Minimum 60% marks in Class 12/Diploma qualifying exam
Enrolled in first year of professional degree (1st year only)
Age not exceeding 25 years
Not availing any other Central Government scholarship

Quick Eligibility Check

Min. Marks: 60%
Income: No Income Limit
Level: UG, PG
Stream: Engineering, Medical, Management, Any Stream

What You'll Get

₹3,000/month for girl students
₹2,500/month for boy students
Payable for the full duration of the course
Special provision for wards of martyrs/killed in action
No repayment required

Documents Required

1
Ex-serviceman discharge certificate
2
Class 12 marksheet
3
Aadhaar card of student and parent
4
Bank account details
5
Dependency certificate
6
Admission proof from institution
7
Service record extract

Keep both physical and digital (PDF/JPEG) copies of all documents ready before starting your application.

Selection Process

Applications reviewed by Kendriya Sainik Board. Merit list prepared on basis of Class 12/graduation marks. Priority to wards of deceased/disabled ex-servicemen.

Renewal Criteria

Minimum 50% marks in each semester/year. Must not change the course/college without prior approval. Annual renewal required.

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5,500 new scholarships per year scholarships available

Deadline October 2025
ModeOnline
Value₹2,500–3,000/month
Est.2006
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Eligible For

Education Level

UGPG

Streams

EngineeringMedicalManagementAny Stream

Tags

#Government#Defence#Ex-Servicemen#Merit

Contact & Help

ksb.gov.in | 011-26173215

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