Organisation : Ministry of Home Affairs
Portal : National Scholarship Portal (NSP)
Scholarship Name : Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026
Applicable For : Wards and widows of personnel of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, and States/UTs Police personnel martyred in Terror/Naxal attacks.
Last Date : 31st October 2026
Website : https://scholarships.gov.in/home
What is Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme?
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is a scholarship scheme launched under the National Defence Fund to encourage technical and professional education for the wards and widows of personnel of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, and States/UTs Police personnel martyred in Terror/Naxal attacks. Last date of application is 31st October 2026.
Eligibility of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
Eligible applicants include:
** Wards/widows of CAPFs & AR personnel who killed in action or died for causes attributable to Government service.
** Wards of disabled personnel of CAPFs & AR personnel.
** Wards of personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
** Wards of retired and serving CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR).
** Wards of States/UTs Police personnel martyred in Terror/Naxal attacks.
New Applicants:
Must have secured at least 60% in the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) such as 10+2, diploma or graduation.
Renewal Applicants:
Must pass each academic year with at least 50% marks.
How To Apply For Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme?
Applications must be submitted online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) at www.scholarship.gov.in. Read the full guidelines before applying.
Documents Required :
** Service certificate (Annexure-A) for serving personnel.
** PPO/Discharge/Death/Disability/Gallantry award certificate (as applicable).
** Bonafide certificate from institution.
** Self-attested MEQ mark sheet.
For States/UTs Police: A certificate confirming martyrdom in Terror/Naxal attack issued by the State Govt.
FAQ On Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
Frequently Asked Questions FAQ On Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
What is the duration and amount of the scholarship?
** Duration: Up to 5 years (based on course duration).
** Amount: ₹3,000/month for girls and ₹2,500/month for boys (paid annually).
Is there a quota for scholarships?
Yes. Each year under fresh category:
** 2,000 scholarships (1,000 for boys and 1,000 for girls) for CAPFs & AR categories.
** 500 scholarships (250 for boys and 250 for girls) for States/UTs Police category.
Note: Quotas are not interchangeable between genders.
What courses are covered under PMSS?
Only the first professional degree courses such as BE, B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc Nursing etc., recognized by AICTE, UGC, MCI etc. are eligible. Refer to Appendix-I in the guidelines for the full list.
Are integrated courses eligible?
Yes, but only the professional component of an integrated course is eligible. For dual professional degrees, only the first professional component is covered.
Important Dates of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme
** Scheme Open from : 01-06-2026
** Student Application Open till : 31-10-2026
** Defective Application Verification Open till:15-11-2026
** Institute Verification Open till:15-11-2026
** DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Open till:30-11-2026