Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards/Widows of Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Coast Guard Personnel
Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India · All India
| Scheme Name | Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards/Widows of Ex-Servicemen and Ex-Coast Guard Personnel |
| Provided By | Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) Secretariat, Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India |
| Eligibility Summary | First-year undergraduate professional/technical courses (except lateral entry), and certain integrated courses where the first portion is academic and the second is professional. Master Degree Courses are not eligible except MBA/MCA Courses. · No income limit |
About the Program
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) offers financial assistance to wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel. It supports their higher technical and professional education in India.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹30k+
₹2,500 per month for male students and ₹3,000 per month for female students, paid annually. The scholarship is awarded for a period of one to five years depending on the duration of the approved courses.
Financial assistance for pursuing higher technical and professional education in India.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | First-year undergraduate professional/technical courses (except lateral entry), and certain integrated courses where the first portion is academic and the second is professional. Master Degree Courses are not eligible except MBA/MCA Courses. |
| Course / Stream | Relevant courses |
| Minimum Marks | 60% |
| Income Limit | No income bar |
| Category / Caste | All |
| Domicile State | All India |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard Certificate (Annexure-1)
- ✓Bonafide Certificate from the institution (Annexure-2)
- ✓Certificate from student's bank stating Aadhaar linkage (Annexure-3)
- ✓Matriculation Certificate (for Date of Birth verification)
- ✓Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) mark sheet (10+2/Graduation/Diploma)
- ✓First page of Bank Passbook (preferably SBI/PNB) clearly showing Name, Bank Account Number, and IFSC Code of the student
- ✓Aadhaar Card of student
- ✓PPO/ESM identity card for Category 6 and other supporting documents for Categories 1-5 (e.g., Part II order, award certificate, death certificate, disability certificate).
Selection Process
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Recipients are selected based on the category of Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard personnel and the percentage of marks obtained in the Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ)
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A merit list of selected students is uploaded on the KSB website.
Renewal Policy
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The scholarship is renewable annually
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Students must secure a minimum of 50% marks in each academic year/semester and pass all subjects in a single attempt to be eligible for renewal
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Renewal applications must be updated online after receiving the scholarship amount.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
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Download and complete the required Annexure forms (Annexure-1, 2, 3) from the KSB website.
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Gather all necessary documents for scanning and uploading.
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Visit the KSB website (online.ksb.gov.in) and click on 'Apply Online' under the PMSS link.
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Register as a new user or log in with existing credentials.
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Click on 'New Application' and select the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme.
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Fill out all required application details in the online form.
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Scan and upload the mandatory documents.
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Save and submit the application form.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Who is eligible to apply for the PMSS KSB Scholarship?
Dependent wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard personnel who have enrolled in their first year of a professional or technical undergraduate course with at least 60% marks in their Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) are eligible.
What is the scholarship amount for the PMSS KSB Scheme?
Male students receive ₹2,500 per month (₹30,000 annually), and female students receive ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 annually). The amount is paid annually.
How can I apply for the PMSS KSB Scholarship?
Applications must be submitted online through the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) website, www.online.ksb.gov.in. You need to register, fill out the application form, and upload all required documents.
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