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The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme, initiated in the academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, aims to promote higher technical and professional education for the dependents of Ex-Servicemen/Ex-Coast Guard personnel and their widows.

Every academic year, a total of 5500 (2750 boys and 2750 girls) wards/widows of Ex-servicemen are chosen to receive the scholarship. The selected students receive the scholarship amount annually for a duration of one to five years, depending on the length of the courses approved by the relevant regulatory bodies. The scholarship amount is set at ₹2500 per month for boys and ₹3000 per month for girls.

Scholarship Benefits:

• Monthly Stipend: The scholarship provides a financial support of ₹2500 per month for male students and ₹3000 per month for female students.

• Annual Disbursement: The scholarship amount is disbursed annually to the selected students. The duration of the scholarship ranges from one to five years, in accordance with the length of the courses as recognized by the relevant regulatory bodies.

• Selection Quota: Each academic year, a total of 5500 scholarships are awarded, equally distributed between 2750 male and 2750 female dependents or widows of ex-servicemen.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Student Status: The applicant must be enrolled in the 1st year of their program (excluding those in Lateral Entry or Integrated Courses).

• Academic Performance: The applicant should have achieved a minimum of 60% in their Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ), which includes 10+2, Diploma, or Graduation. The specific MEQ requirements for admission to various professional courses may differ based on the course chosen. Detailed information on MEQ requirements is available here.

• Dependence Status: The applicant must be a dependent ward or widow of ex-servicemen or ex-Coast Guard personnel.

Priority for Grant of Scholarship:

The selection of candidates for the scholarship will be based on the following order of preference:

• Category 1: Dependents and widows of ex-servicemen (ESM) or ex-Coast Guard personnel who were killed in action.

• Category 2: Dependents of ESM or ex-Coast Guard personnel who sustained disabilities in action and were subsequently discharged from service due to disabilities attributable to military or Coast Guard service.

• Category 3: Dependents and widows of ESM or ex-Coast Guard personnel who died while in service as a result of conditions attributable to military or Coast Guard service.

• Category 4: Dependents of ESM or ex-Coast Guard personnel who were disabled in service with disabilities attributable to military or Coast Guard service.

• Category 5: Dependents and widows of ESM or ex-Coast Guard personnel who have been honored with gallantry awards.

• Category 6: Dependents and widows of ESM or ex-Coast Guard personnel who are enlisted personnel below officer rank (PBOR) only.

Application Process:

Online Submission

1. Initial Preparation: Visit the KSB website at www.ksb.gov.in and navigate to the "PMSS" (Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme) section. Download and review Annexures 1, 2, and 3 from the list of required documents.
2. Completion of Annexures: Complete the provided Annexures 1, 2, and 3 in their entirety. Ensure that you use the specified formats provided and do not create or use alternate formats.
3. Online Application Portal: Access the online application portal by selecting the "Apply Online" link under the PMSS section on the KSB website. A new window will open.
4. Document Upload: Upload your passport-sized photograph by clicking on the "Upload" icon.
5. Registration: If you are a new user, complete all required fields in Part-1 and Part-2, providing details of the ex-serviceman (ESM). Click "Submit" to proceed.
6. Account Activation: Following registration, the system will generate a login ID, password, and activation link. These will be sent to the email address provided in Part-1 of the registration.
7. Login and Dashboard Access: Activate your account by clicking the link sent to your email. Once activated, log in using your User Name (Login ID) and Password at www.ksb.gov.in. Access your dashboard by selecting the "Login" button and entering your credentials.
8. Application Submission: On your dashboard, select “New Application” and choose the Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme. Complete all required fields in Part-1, Part-2, and Part-3. Scan and upload all necessary documents in their original form, ensuring legibility.
9. Final Steps: Save your application and click “Forward” to submit. Note that the responsibility to ensure the application is saved and forwarded lies with the applicant. Verify the status of your application with your ZSB (Zila Sainik Board) on their portal if needed.

Important Note: Each applicant is permitted to apply for only one course.

Required Documents for Submission

• Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate: A completed and signed certificate by the ZSB/Coast Guard HQ, as outlined in Annexure-1.
• Bonafide Certificate: A properly filled and signed certificate by the Vice Chancellor, Principal, Vice Principal, Dean, Associate Dean, Registrar, Deputy Registrar, Director, or Deputy Director of the Institute/College, as specified in Annexure-2.
• Bank Certificate: A certificate from the bank confirming that the Aadhaar Card of the student is linked with their bank account number, as per Annexure-3.
• Matriculation Certificate: To verify the Date of Birth.
• Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) Certificate: Including, as applicable, the 10+2 mark sheet, graduation mark sheets (for 3 years), or diploma mark sheets (for all semesters).
• Bank Pass Book (1st Page): Preferably from PNB/SBI, showing the student's name, account number, and the bank’s IFS code.
• Aadhaar Card: A copy of the student's Aadhaar Card.

Exceptions

• Ineligibility of Civilians: Wards of civilians, including Para Military Personnel, are not eligible for this scholarship scheme.
• Limit on Eligible Wards: Only two wards per ex-serviceman are eligible for this scholarship scheme.
• Eligibility for Distance Learning and Overseas Study: Students studying abroad or pursuing distance learning programs are not eligible for the PMSS (Prime Minister's Special Scholarship).