PMSS Scholarship Amount Details under the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for CAPFs & Assam Rifles Personnel and State/UTs Police Personnel are provided in this article below.
The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) operating under the National Defense Fund has been a beacon of hope since its inception in the academic year 2006-07.
Designed to foster higher technical and professional education, the scheme primarily aids the dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) Personnel. It expanded in the academic session 2019-20 to include the dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.
Each academic year, PMSS extends 2000 new scholarships along with renewals from the previous year. These new scholarships are equally divided between male and female applicants, each receiving 1000 scholarships. Additionally, from 2019-2020, an extra 500 scholarships are dedicated to dependent wards of States/UTs Police personnel affected by Terror/Naxal attacks, equally distributed among boys and girls.
Duration and PMSS Scholarship Amount
Details related to PMSS scholarship duration and scholarship amount are as follows:
- Duration: Scholarships last up to five years based on the course duration.
- Amount: The scholarship provides Rs. 3000 per month for girls and Rs. 2500 per month for boys, paid annually, totaling Rs. 36,000 for girls and Rs. 30,000 for boys.
| Scholarship Amount | Description |
|---|---|
| Rs. 3000/- per month for girls | – The scholarship for girls amounts to Rs. 3000 per month. This sum is disbursed annually after the selection process. |
| Rs. 2500/- per month for boys | – Boys receive Rs. 2500 per month. This sum is disbursed annually after the selection process. |
| Total | – The annual scholarship totals to Rs. 36,000 for girls and Rs. 30,000 for boys. |
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Documents Required for the PM Scholarship Scheme
Applicants seeking the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) via NSP 2.0 are mandated to submit/upload the following documents corresponding to their respective categories:
For Fresh Applicants
I) Service Certificate: Issued by the Head of Office (H.O.O) for serving personnel.
II) Mandatory Uploads: Duly attested scanned copy of the Mark sheet MEQ (XII/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent) along with the applicable certificates:
- PPO/Discharge Certificate/Book (mandatory for categories A to F)
- Disability Certificate (mandatory for categories B & D)
- Death Certificate (mandatory for categories A & C)
- Certificate of Gallantry award (mandatory for category E)
III) Certificate from State Govt.: A certificate issued by the concerned State Government indicating the personnel’s demise in terror/naxal violence is mandatory for scholarship application under PMSS.
For Renewal Applicants
I) Service Certificate: To be issued by the Head of Office for serving personnel.
Special Considerations and Details
It is important to consider these important points:
- Priority is accorded to dependents regardless of compassionate appointments.
- No rank restrictions apply to certain categories.
- Assistant Commandants holding Local Rank are also eligible for the scholarship.
- Each family is eligible for scholarships for a maximum of two children.
- Marital status does not affect eligibility.
Which Courses are Applicable Under PMSS?
Only first professional degree programs recognized by respective Government Regulatory Bodies are eligible, including courses like:
- BE (Bachelor of Engineering)
- B Tech (Bachelor of Technology)
- BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery)
- MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
- B.Ed. (Bachelor of Education)
- BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration)
- BCA (Bachelor of Computer Applications)
- B Pharma (Bachelor of Pharmacy)
- B.Sc in fields like Nursing, Agriculture, etc.
These programs should be duly recognized by authoritative bodies such as:
- All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE)
- Medical Council of India (MCI)
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
Exclusions from PMSS: Who is not eligible under the scheme?
Categories of applicants not eligible under the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) include:
Wards of Civilian Employees: Dependents of civilian employees of CAPFs, AR, and States/UTs Police personnel are ineligible.
Courses and Study Methods: Candidates pursuing professional courses via correspondence/distance learning are excluded. Those benefiting from other scholarship schemes, stipends, or financial aids are not eligible.
Previous Scholarship Beneficiaries: Individuals who have already availed scholarships under PMSS are not eligible for further support.
Course Type Limitations: Applicants pursuing courses like Diplomas that don’t lead to a degree or pursuing master’s degrees, except for MBA or MCA, are ineligible, provided they haven’t completed their first professional course.
Institutional Approval: Students admitted to colleges/institutes/universities not approved under UGC Act, lacking AICTE/NBA accreditation for Engineering courses, or not approved by the Medical Council of India for Medical degrees, are ineligible.
Study Abroad: Individuals studying abroad are not eligible for PMSS.
Change in Course/College: Changing course/college after being selected and securing fresh admission in a subsequent academic year results in permanent disqualification from receiving the scholarship.
FAQs
1. What is the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)?
PMSS is a scholarship program established under the National Defense Fund, aiding dependent wards and widows of CAPFs & AR personnel and, since 2019-20, dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.
2. How many scholarships are awarded annually, and who is eligible?
2000 new scholarships are awarded annually, equally distributed between male and female applicants. An additional 500 scholarships are dedicated to dependent wards of States/UTs Police personnel affected by Terror/Naxal attacks.
3. What is the scholarship amount and duration of PMSS?
The scholarship lasts up to five years based on the course duration, providing Rs. 3000 per month for girls and Rs. 2500 per month for boys, totaling Rs. 36,000 for girls and Rs. 30,000 for boys annually.
4. What documents are required for PMSS application?
For Fresh Applicants: Service Certificate, Mandatory Uploads (Mark sheet MEQ and applicable certificates), and Certificate from State Govt. indicating demise in terror/naxal violence. For Renewal Applicants: Service Certificate from the Head of Office.
5. Are there course restrictions for PMSS eligibility?
Yes, only first professional degree programs recognized by respective Government Regulatory Bodies are eligible, such as BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, and recognized B.Sc programs.
6. Who is not eligible for PMSS?
Categories ineligible under PMSS include wards of civilian employees, candidates pursuing courses via correspondence/distance learning, previous scholarship beneficiaries, those pursuing courses not leading to a degree, and individuals studying abroad.
7. Any special considerations or points to note related to PMSS?
Dependents are given priority regardless of compassionate appointments, and there are no rank restrictions for certain categories. Marital status does not affect eligibility, and each family can avail scholarships for a maximum of two children. Assistant Commandants holding Local Rank are also eligible.