The Ministry of Home Affairs has launched a prime minister scholarship scheme to provide higher professional and technical education to the economically backward section of society students of India. With the help of this scheme, the student will get monetary help from the Government of India to continue their education without worrying about any financial burden. All the students who clear the eligibility criteria can easily apply for this scheme by visiting the official website before the last date. Check out more details related to PM Scholarship 2024 in the article below.
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What is PM Scholarship
PM Scholarship is launched by the government of India to provide financial assistance to backward society students. Any student who clears the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form for this scholarship. This scholarship will provide financial assistance to the student and the financial transfer to the bank account directly. This scholarship encourages meritorious students to continue their education in various courses. Students who clear the eligibility criteria can fill out the application form from the official website before the last date.
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Details Of PM Scholarship
| Name | PM Scholarship 2024 |
| Launched by | Government of India |
| Beneficiaries | Children belonging to Police Department |
| Objective | Providing financial help |
| Official website | PM |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
| Online Registration/Filling of Application Form starts | October 2023 |
| Last Date to submit an online application form | 31st October 2023 |
| Last date for verification of defective applications | 15th November 2023 |
| Last date for institute verification | 15th November 2023 |
| Verification of application by CAPFs & AR | Update Soon |
| Preparation of merit list and Lot generation Phase | Update Soon |
| Sanctioning of scholarship by R&W Directorate, MHA | Update Soon |
| Payment file generation | Update Soon |
| Disbursement of scholarship amount into bank accounts | Update Soon |
| Dispatch of personal letters from Honourable Prime Minister | Update Soon |
Courses Available
The following courses are available in the PM Scholarship Scheme:-
| Course Name | Duration | Minimum Qualification |
| Engineering Courses | ||
| B.Tech(Bachelor’s in Technology) (All streams) | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| BE(Bachelor’s in Engineering) All streams | 4 Years | 10+2 or Diploma |
| B.Arch(Bachelor in Architecture) | 4 to 5 Years | 10+2 |
| Medical Courses | ||
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery) | 4.5 Years | 10+2 |
| BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| BAMS (Bachelor of Ayurvedic Medicine Surgery) | 4.5 Years | 10+2 |
| BHMS (Bachelor of Homeopathic Medicine Surgery) | 4.5 Years | 10+2 |
| BSMS (Bachelor of Siddha Medicine Surgery) | 4.5 Years | 10+2 |
| BUMS (Bachelor of Unani Medicine Surgery) | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| B.Sc., BPT (Bachelor of Physiotherapy) | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| B.Sc., MLT (Medical Lab Technology) | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| BVSc and AH ( Bachelor of Veterinary Science / Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| B.Pharma (All Streams) (Bachelor of Pharmacy) | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| B.Sc. Nursing | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BNYS (Bachelor of Naturopathy & Yogic Science) | 5 Years | 10+2 |
| Doctor of Pharmacy | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| B.Sc. Optometry | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Occupational Therapy | 4.5 years | 10+2 |
| Management Courses | ||
| MBA (Master of Business Administration) | 2 Years | Graduation |
| BBA (Bachelor of Business Administration) | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| BBM (Bachelor of Business Management) | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| BCA (Bachelor of Computer Application) | 3 Years | 10+2 |
| MCA (Master of Computer Application) | 3 Years | Graduation |
| B.Plan (Bachelor of Planning) | 4 Years | 10+2 |
| Other Professional Courses | ||
| B.Sc Agriculture | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BFSc/B.Fisheries | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BSc Horticulture | 4 years | 10+2 |
| Coy Secretary | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BSc Bio-Tech | 3 years | 10+2 |
| B.Ed. | 1 year | 10+2 |
| BMC | 3 years | 10+2 |
| Hotel Management Degree | 4 years | 10+2 |
| B.PEd | 1 year | 10+2 |
| BASLP | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BFT | 3 years | 10+2 |
| BSc Microbiology | 3 years | 10+2 |
| B.Sc HHA | 3 years | 10+2 |
| L.L.B | 2 to 3 years | 10+2 |
| Bachelor of Elementary Education | 3 to 5 years | 10+2 |
| BFA | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BFD | 4 years | 10+2 |
| BA L.L.B | 5 Years | 10+2 |
Eligibility Criteria
The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for this scholarship:-
- The applicant must be a child of a dependent ward/widow of deceased CAPFs & AR/ Ex-CAPFs & AR/ retired and serving CAPFs & AR/ State Police Personnel.
- He/ She must be pursuing a professional course.
- The applicant must have passed Class 12th or diploma or have done graduation.
- Applicant must have obtained more than 60% marks in the previous year’s examinations.
- Integrated courses (dual degree) that have both the courses as Professional/Technical for example BE+ME, B.Tech+M.Tech, BBA+MBA, etc. In such cases, only the first professional degree will be granted a scholarship.
- Integrated Courses (dual degree) which have a first degree as Academic (Non-Professional) and second degree as Professional/Technical for example BA + LLB, B.Com + LLB, B.Sc.+B.Ed. In such cases, students will be paid for the professional part of the course and not for non – professional/academic part.
- A student pursuing Integrated courses wherein one degree is professional and another degree is non-professional, he/she will be awarded a scholarship for the professional portion of the dual degree course only and not for the academic portion of such course. The same is illustrated with the help of an example as under :
- “In BA+LLB (dual degree course) first degree is BA which is non-professional and 2nd degree is LLB is which is professional. Therefore, scholarship for the professional portion (i.e. LLB) only will be provided.
- When 1st degree is non-professional and 2nd degree is professional, in such cases, while seeking PM scholarship from third year onward student must have completed his previous two years of non-professional courses without fail. Repetition/RA/Failure will make students ineligible to apply for a scholarship. A student should clear all the subjects of the 1st & the 2nd year in the first attempt and within the stipulated time frame from the date of admission, otherwise, he/she will not be considered for the award of a scholarship and the application will be rejected.
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Documents Required
The following documents are required to submit with the application form in this scholarship:-
- Serving Certificate (in case of serving personnel) issued by HOO
- Certificate issued by the concerned state government indicating that the State Police personnel was killed in Naxal /Terror attacks
- Certificate of Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) as applicable – Class 12th mark sheet, Graduation mark sheet (for all years) or diploma mark sheets (for all semesters)
- PPO/Discharge Certificate/Book (Mandatory for Category A to F)
- Death Certificate (Applicable for deceased personnel)
- Disability Certificate (Applicable for disabled personnel)
- Certificate of Gallantry Award (Applicable for Gallantry Award winners)
Incentives Under PM Scholarship
The following incentives will be provided to the beneficiaries in this PM Scholarship:-
- 5500 eligible candidates will be able to get benefits under this scheme every year
- The scholarships are equally distributed among boys and girls, i.e. 2750 each.
- The amount of the scholarship offered to girls is Rs.3000 per month
- The amount of the scholarship offered to boys is Rs.2500 per month, every year.
- The duration of the scholarship may differ from one year to five years depending on your course span.
Selection Criteria
The applicant will have to follow the following selection criteria in this PM Scholarship:-
- Category A: The first preference is given to the wards and widows of CAPFs & AR personnel who were killed in action.
- Category B: The second preference is given to the wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel who got disabled in action.
- Category C: The third preference is given to the wards and widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel who died during their service for causes attributable to Government service.
- Category D: The next preference is given to the wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel who got disabled during their service with a disability attributable to Government service.
- Category E: Further, preference is given to the wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel who have received gallantry awards.
- Category F: The next preference is given to the wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR only).
- Category G: Lastly, the preference will be given to the wards of serving CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR) subject to the availability of the scholarship.
PM Scholarship Application Procedure
To apply for the scholarship we will have to follow the simple application procedure given below:-
- The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the option called Apply Online
- Instructions will be displayed on your screen.
- Read all of the instructions carefully.
- Click on the option called Continue
- The registration form will be displayed on your screen.
- Register yourself
- Enter the OTP
- The user ID and password will be sent to you.
- Login using your credentials.
- Now you can successfully apply for the scholarship.
- Fill up the application form.
- Upload the documents.
- Click on Submit
Fresh Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Fresh Login option.
- Select the year of your choice.
- Now enter the details in the application form.
- Click on the login option.
Login for District/State/Ministry Officials
- First, click on the link given here to go to the official website
- The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the option called Login for District/State/Ministry Officials.
- Now enter the details in the application form.
- Click on the login option.
Institute Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Institute Login option.
- A new login form will open.
- Select the Nodal Officer and Academic Year.
- Enter the details like username, password.
- Now click on the Login option.
Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme Renewal Process
To renew your scholarship we will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-
- First, click on the link given here to go to the official website
- The homepage will be displayed on your screen.
- Click on the option called Apply For Renewal
- You have to log in using your credentials.
- Enter your User ID
- Enter your password.
- Click on Login
- Now you can easily apply for a renewal
- To renew your scholarship you will have to obtain 50% of the marks in each semester.
- You need to pass in all of the semesters to renew your scholarship.
Renewal Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Renewal Login option.
- Select the year for renewal.
- A new login form will open.
- Enter the login details like application id, password.
- Now click on the Login option.
Update Mobile Number
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Renewal Login option.
- Select the year for renewal.
- Now a new page will open.
- Select the update mobile number option.
- New page will open on the screen.
- Enter the details in the application form.
- Now click on the continue and verify option.
- Now you can easily update your mobile number.
Check Application Status
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Registration option.
- Now click on the Track Application Status option.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Select the ministry, state, district, and other details.
- Now click on the submit option.
Change Mobile Number
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Renewal Login option.
- Select the year for renewal.
- Now a new page will open.
- Enter the login details and get yourself logged in.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Click on the Change Mobile Number option.
- Enter the otp sent to your registered mobile number.
- Provide the new mobile number and click on the submit option.
Know Your AISHE Code
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship scheme.
- The homepage of the website will open.
- Click on the Know Your AISHE Code option under the Servcies section.
- A new page will open on the screen.
- Select the Institution Type, University Type, State and District.
- Now click on the Submit option.
Contact Details Under PM Scholarship
| Contact | Tele. No. | Email ID |
| Secretary, KSB | 26192362(F) 26192361(O) | secretaryksb[at]gmail[dot]com secyksb-mod[at]nic[dot]in |
| JD (Welfare) | 20862446 | jdwelfare-ksb[at]desw[dot]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Policy) | 26188098 | jdpolicyksb-mod[at]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Adm & Coord) | 26192360 | jd.cksb-mod[at]gov[dot]in |
| JD (PMSS) | 20862447 & 26713623 | jdpmssksb-mod[at]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Accounts) | 26192359 | jdaccounts-ksb[at]desw[dot]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Grievance) | 26179109 | jdgrievancesksb-mod[at]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Automation) | 20867132 | jdautomationksb-mod[at]gov[dot]in |
| JD (Central Sainik Rest House) | – | csrhnaraina[at]gmail[dot]com |
| IVRS Helpline No. | 26717987 | ksbwebsitehelpline[at]gmail[dot]com |