Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles 2023: Apply Online

The Prime Minister of India has created this new scholarship scheme specially available for the central armed Police officers and Assam rifles. You can apply for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles by reading the article given below and in this article, we have shared each and every important specification of the scholarship scheme that will help you to apply for the scholarship really easily. We have also shared the step-by-step procedure through which you will be able to apply for the scholarship.

About Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

The scholarship scheme which is presented by the Prime Minister of our country especially for the army officials is one of the most important scholarship schemes. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifleswill be really helpful for the children of army people who are not able to continue their education due to the lack of financial funds or any other reason. You can apply for the scholarship by following the step-by-step application procedure given below. However, you have to apply for the scholarship before the last date of 15th April.

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Details Of Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

Name	Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles 2022
Launched by	Prime Minister
Objective	Providing scholarships
Beneficiaries	Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles
Official website	National Scholarship Portal

Important Dates

The last date to apply for the scholarship: 31st December 2023

Defective verification last date: Update Soon

Institute verification last date: Update Soon

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Eligibility Criteria for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

The applicant must follow the following eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship:-

• For CAPFs & Assam Rifles:-
  • Wards/widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel died in harness/election duty, wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to Government service, and Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
  • Wards/widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR Personnel. (Personnel below Officer Rank)
  • Pursuing a first professional degree program in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc.
  • Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of new applicant Or For applicants applying under renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with minimum 50% marks.
  • A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on part of a candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.
• For State Police Forces:-
  • Dependent wards of State Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/ Naxal attacks are eligible under this category subject to the following:-
    • Pursuing a first professional degree program in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc.
    • Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of new applicant Or For applicants applying under renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with minimum 50% marks.
  • A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on part of a candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.

Duration of Scholarship

The scholarship will be provided for the following duration:-

• Up to five years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).

Amount of Scholarship

The following amount will be given in this scholarship:-

• Rs. 3000/-per month for girls.
• To be paid annually after selection.
• Rs. 2500/- per month for boys
• Rs 36,000/-to each girl & Rs 30,000/- to each boy

Courses Applicable

The following courses are available in this scholarship:-

• Only First professional degree courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.) duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grant Commission (UGC)

Documents Required

The applicant must submit the following documents to apply for the scholarship:-

• Service certificate to be issued by H.O.O. in case of serving personnel
• Scanned copy of the mark sheet of MEQ (Minimum Entry Qualification)  i.e Class 12, Diploma, Graduation, or equivalent
• PPO or Discharge certificate (mandatory for category A to F)
• Disability certificate (mandatory for category B and D)
• Death certificate (mandatory for category A and C)
• Certificate of Gallantry award (Mandatory for category E)

Terms and Conditions

The applicant must follow the following terms and conditions to apply for the scholarship:-

• To ensure the renewal of the scholarship for subsequent years, the students need to pass the professional course with at least 50% marks.
• The scholarship can be tenable for up to 5 years depending upon the duration of the course pursued by the applicant.
• The selected students will also receive a personal letter from the Honourable Prime Minister.
• The students admitted in the second year of professional/technical bachelor degree courses through lateral entry can also apply for the scholarship.
• The selected scholars will receive the scholarship amount directly into their bank accounts through the PFMS (Public Finance Management System) under the DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) program.

Also Check: National Scholarship Scheme

Application Procedure Under Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles

To apply for the scholarship you will have to follow the simple procedure given below:-

• Go to the National Scholarship Portal by clicking on the link given here

• The homepage of the scholarship will open on your screen
• Now you have to register yourself
• Click on the option called New Registration

• A new page will open on your screen
• The guidelines will open on your screen
• You need to read the guidelines carefully
• Tick mark the declaration
• Click on Continue
• The registration form will open on your screen
• You need to successfully register yourself
• Now you need to log in using your credentials

• Now click on your desired scholarship
• Successfully fill up the application form
• Upload all of the documents
• Finally, submit your form

Fresh Login

• Go to the National Scholarship Portal by clicking on the link given here,
• The homepage of the scholarship will open on your screen
• Now you have to click on the Login option.
• Click on the Fresh Login option along with the login year.
• Enter the applciation id and year.

• Now click on the Login option.

Scholarship Renewal

• Go to the National Scholarship Portal by clicking on the link given here,
• The homepage of the scholarship will open on your screen
• Now you have to click on the Login option.
• Click on the Renewal Login option along with the login year.
• A new login form will appear.
• Enter the applciation id and password.

• After successful login, the renewal form will appear on the screen.
• Enter all the details to be filled in the application form.
• Check the details carefully before final submission.
• Now click on the submit option.
• In this way, you can easily renew your scholarship program

Check Beneficiary List

• Go to the National Scholarship Portal by clicking on the link given here,
• The homepage of the scholarship will open on your screen
• Now you have to click on the Login option.
• Click on the Fresh Login option along with the login year.
• Now click on the Scheme wise Scholarship Sanctioned List option.
• A new page with an application form will open.

• Enter the details in the application form and click on the Submit option.
• The beneficiary list will open on the screen.

Update Mobile Number

• Go to the National Scholarship Portal by clicking on the link given here,
• The homepage of the scholarship will open on your screen
• Now you have to click on the Login option.
• Click on the Renewal Login option along with the login year.
• A new login form will appear.
• Now click on the Update Mobile Number option.
• A new page with an application form will appear.

• Enter the details in the application form.
• Now click on the Verify and Continue option.
• Follow the further process and get your mobile number updated.

Contact Details

• E-Mail: helpdesk[at]nsp[dot]gov[dot]in
• Phone No: 01206619540

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