Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme : Eligibility, Application Process, Documents

Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) helps widows and children of Armed Forces members who passed away or served before. It gives money for their studies after high school. The government pays for this scheme using the National Defence Fund managed by the Prime Minister’s Office. Students can use this money to study at different technical schools for things like medicine, engineering, or business.

This program started in 2006. Every year, 5,500 students get this scholarship. Before, boys got Rs.2,000 each month and girls got Rs.2,250 each month. But from 2019-20, boys get Rs.2,500 and girls get Rs.3,000. This money gets sent to the student’s bank account every year through ECS. The program changed from paper applications to online in 2016-17.

The Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2023-24 is from the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat, part of the Ministry of Defence in India. It helps children of ex-servicemen or coast guard members and their widows who just started college. The goal is to support their higher education. These students can get up to ₹3,000 every month.

Prime Minister Scholarship Benefits

Boys get ₹2500 every month, and girls get ₹3000.
The scholarship money is given once a year to students who are chosen.
The number of scholarships given each year is 5500. Half are for boys, and half are for girls.

Prime Minister Scholarship Documents

Student’s Aadhaar card
Matriculation certificate to check the birth date
Certificate from ex-servicemen/ex-coast guard, signed by ZSB/Coast Guard HQ
Bonafide certificate signed by the college authority
Certificate from the student’s bank
confirming Aadhaar and account link
Educational qualification certificates like Class 12 marksheets, graduation, or diploma
Bank passbook’s first page showing the student’s name, account number, and bank’s IFS code (preferably PNB/SBI)
For Category 6: PPO/ESM identity card, and for Category 1 to 5:
– Category 1: Army’s Part II order, Navy’s general form, Air Force’s POR
– Category 5: Award certificate with gazette notification
– Category 6: Original PPO or ESM identity card (to be scanned and uploaded)

Prime Minister Scholarship Application Process

1. Go to the KSB Website www.ksb.gov.in and click on “List of documents to be uploaded” under the PMSS link. Download Annexures 1, 2, and 3.
2. Fill out these three Annexures completely. Do not use any other format.
3. Visit the KSB website again and click on “Apply Online” under the PMSS link. A new window will open.
4. Upload your passport size photo and click on the “Upload” icon.
5. If you haven’t registered before, fill in all the boxes in Part-1 and Part-2 with details of ESM and click submit.
6. After registration, you will receive a login ID, password, and a link via email to the address you provided during Registration Part-I.
7. Once registered successfully, you’ll receive an activation link in your email. Click on it to activate.
8. Use your User Name (Login ID) and Password to log in. Visit www.ksb.gov.in, click on the login button, and enter your login credentials.
9. After logging in, click on “New Application” and select Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme.
10. Fill out all the boxes in Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3. Scan all required documents and upload them in the right place in the application.
11. Save and Forward. If you don’t save & forward the application, it’s your responsibility. Check with your ZSB about your application on their Portal if needed.

Note: Each candidate can apply for only one course.

Prime Minister Scholarship Renewal Process

Here’s how you can renew your scholarship if you’ve received it before. After getting the first payment when the merit list comes out, you need to apply again each year to keep getting the scholarship money. You can apply for renewal online, just like you did for the first time.

But, there are some rules you need to follow to renew:

You should get at least 50% marks in every semester or academic year.
You must pass all your subjects each time you take exams.
You can apply for renewal within a year after the merit list is declared. You can apply any time during the year, but not between January and April.

Prime Minister Scholarship for Integrated Courses

For integrated courses, like those combining two degrees, there are specific rules you need to know:

To apply, you must have completed at least 10+2 education. Even if your first course isn’t professional, you still need to submit marksheets for both years of 10+2.

There are two kinds of integrated courses:

1. Integrated courses where both degrees are professional/technical, such as BE+ME or B.Tech+M.Tech. In these cases, only the first professional degree will get a scholarship.

2. Integrated courses where the first degree is academic (non-professional) and the second is professional/technical, like BA + LLB or B.Com + LLB. Here, you’ll only get a scholarship for the professional part of the course, not the academic part.

For example, in BA+LLB, the scholarship will only cover the LLB part because it’s professional.

If your first degree is non-professional and the second is professional, you need to successfully complete the first two years of the non-professional course to be eligible for the scholarship from the third year onwards. If you fail subjects or repeat years, you might lose eligibility.

Important Instructions for Students:

Respond promptly to messages from Kendriya Sainik Board via SMS/email.
Make sure the email and mobile number in your application belong to you. Only use an alternate mobile number for an Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
Once registered, don’t change your email or mobile number because all communication will go to these.
If there are any observations from ZSB/RSB and KSB about your application, fix them within 10 days. Otherwise, your application might be rejected.
From January to May, KSB processes new applications. Renewal applications are processed throughout the year except during this time.
Check your application status on the KSB website. Sometimes, it might say “pending” even though it’s being processed.
Students studying abroad or through distance learning aren’t eligible for PMSS.

Prime Minister Scholarship Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who can apply for PMSS?
– Children of Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard personnel and their widows (up to officer rank) studying higher technical and professional courses can apply.

2. How do I apply for the scholarship?
– Apply online by visiting www.ksb.gov.in. You can find a flow chart explaining the process under the PMSS link.

3. How long will I receive the scholarship?
– You’ll get the scholarship for the whole course except during internships.

4. Can I still get the scholarship if I fail and pass later?
– No, you need to clear all subjects/semesters/academic years in the first attempt.

5. Is linking Aadhaar card with bank account necessary?
– Yes, it’s mandatory for receiving the scholarship payment.

6. What if I only get my mark sheets at the end of the course?
– Download Annexure-4 from www.ksb.gov.in and upload it along with computer-generated mark sheets signed by the Controller of Examination/Registrar (Examination) for subsequent scholarship installments.

7. Can I send computer-generated mark sheets?
– No, upload original mark sheets issued by the university.

8. Can I get the scholarship if my parent served in paramilitary or central armed forces police?
– No, this scholarship is for children and widows of Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel.

9. Can I change my course or college if selected?
– Yes, you can change the course in the first year if it’s in the Approved List of Courses. For changes in later years, refer to the Important Instructions for PMSS on www.ksb.gov.in.

10. Can I apply for PMSS again if I’ve already received it?
– No, PMSS is only available for one course.