Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship 2024: Application Form, Eligibility, Status

The Kendriya Sainik Board Government of India has launched a new scholarship scheme known as the Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to wards or widows of Ex-Servicemen and Ex Coast Guard Personnel irrespective of their rank. With the help of this scholarship, the students will be able to continue their education without worrying about any financial hurdles. All the students who meet the eligibility criteria can easily apply for this scholarship by visiting the official website of the organization. Check out more information about Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship 2024 in the given article

About Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

Kendriya Sainik board scholarship is also known as the prime minister scholarship scheme was launched in the academic year 2006-07. The main aim of launching this scholarship is to provide scholarships to the dependent wards and widows of ex-servicemen, and ex-coast guard personnel who have died or got disabled in hardness due to causes attributable. With the help of the Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship, the words of ex-servicemen will be able to pursue higher and professional education without thinking about any financial hurdles. This scheme will help them to stand on their own feet.

Also Read: Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme

Details Of Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

Name of the scheme	Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship
Launched by	Government of India
Beneficiaries	Dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen and Ex Coast Guard
Objective	To encourage higher education
Benefit	Wards will be able to stand on their own feet
Scholarship amount	For Boys- Rs. 2,500 per month For Girls- Rs. 3,000 per month
Mode of Application	Online
Official Website	Kendriya Sainik Board

Objective Of Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

There are many ex-servicemen and ex-coast guard personnel who died in harnesses and got disabled due to causes attributable to military service. And due to this, their children are not able to continue their higher studies. Keeping this in mind, the government of India has launched this scholarship. Under this scheme, educational opportunities will be given to the wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-Coast Guard personnel. With the help of this they will be able to stand on their own feet without thinking about any financial hurdles.

List Of Courses Covered

The following courses are available under the Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

• BE
• B Tech
• BDS
• MBBS
• B.ED
• BBA
• BCA
• B Pharma
• MBA
• MCA

Scholarship Amount Under Scheme

The following scholarship amount will be given to the wards of ex-servicemen

Category	Scholarship Amount
For Boys	Rs. 2,500 per month
For Girls	Rs. 3,000 per month

Selection Criteria Of Scholarship

The selection criteria of the student is given as per the order of preference

• 1st Category- Wards & widows of ESM/ Ex Coast Guard personnel killed in action
• 2nd Category- Wards of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard service.
• 3rd Category– Wards & Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard service.
• 4th Category-  Wards of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service.
• 5th Category– Wards & Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel in receipt of gallantry awards.
• 6th Category– Wards / Widows of ESM / Ex Coast Guard personnel

Duration Of Scholarship

The duration of Kendriya Sainik board Scholarship is of:

• 2 to 5 years of the course approved by the concerned department
• And for the B.ed it is for one year

Benefits & Features Of Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

• A new scholarship has been launched by the government of India
• The name of this scholarship is Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship
• The main aim of this scheme is to provide educational opportunities for the dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen and Ex Coast Guard Personnel
• This scheme will help the words ex-servicemen to continue their education without thinking about any financial hurdle
• Students will be able to stand on their own feet after the death of their parents
• Wards can you pursue the courses like B.E, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, B.Pharma, MBA, and MCA without worrying about financial fund
• Students who are studying abroad are not eligible to apply under this scheme
• This scheme will help students to make their future bright
• It will reduce the literacy rate in India
• Kendriya Sainik board scholarship will help in encouraging the higher technical and professional education
• The main benefit of this scheme is the wards will be able to make their future without even their father who was ex-servicemen
• Every year around 4,000 students got selected under Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship
• All interested applicants who want to apply under are requested to visit the official website of the Kendriya Sainik Board

Eligibility Criteria

The following eligibility criteria are required to avail of the benefit under the scholarship.

• An applicant must be taking admission in the first year
• The candidate must have scored at least 60% marks in their last examination
• Students who are studying in their second or subsequent years are not eligible except for integrated course
• Applicants who are dependant wards/ widows of ex-servicemen and Ex coast guard personnel are eligible to apply
• Wards of civilians including Para-Military Personnel are not eligible

Important Documents

The following documents are required to avail benefits of the Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

• Aadhar Card
• Mobile number
• Bank account details
• Passport size photograph
• Admission receipt

Also Read: Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme

Process To Apply For Kendriya Sainik Board Scholarship

Also the candidates may apply through the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat

• First, visit the Kendriya Sainik Board Website.
• The home page will appear in front of you

• On the homepage, click on the Apply Online option under the PMSS New Application Tab.
• The registration form will appear in front of you

• Here enter all the details that are asked in the form such as
  • Name
  • Service number
  • Type of ex-servicemen
  • The rank of ex-servicemen
  • Concerned RSB
  • Date of discharge
  • Date of death
  • Father’s name
  • Email ID
  • Mobile number
  • Address details
  • Bank account details
  • Verification code
• After entering all the details click on Submit option
• After registration visit the official website
• Click on Apply Now
• The scholarship registration form will appear in front of you
• Fill the form carefully
• Attach all your important documents
• After that click on Submit option

Process To Do Login

• Go to the Official Website of KSB.
• The home page will appear in front of you
• On the homepage, click on the option of Login
• The login form will appear in front of you
• Here, you have to enter all the details such as
  • Username
  • Password
  • Verification code
• After entering the details click on the Login option

View Status Of Application

• Visit the Official Website of KSB.
• The home page will appear in front of you
• On the homepage, click on the option of Status Of Application
• A new web page will appear in front of you

• Here, you have to enter the details such as
  • DAK ID
  • Verification Code
• After entering all the details click on the Search option
• The application status will appear in front of you

Contact Details

• Postal address of Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat: Secretary Kendriya Sainik Board, West Block-IV, Wing –VII, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066
• Helpline Number: 26717987

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