PMSS

The scheme was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-servicemen/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel and their widows.

The Scheme “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)” was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The scheme is being implemented to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel of Armed Forces. The scheme is funded out of National Defence Fund administered by Prime Minister’s Office. Scholarships are available for education at various technical institutions (medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, MBA, MCA and other equivalent technical institutions having AICTE/UGC approval). The Scheme is managed by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB).

• Students who have taken admission in 1st year i.e. current financial year (except Lateral Entry) are only eligible to apply for PMSS.
• Students should have scored 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation.
• Students who are Dependent Wards/ Widows of Ex-servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard personnel are eligible to apply under the scheme.
• Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA / MCA Courses.
• Scholarship can be availed by student for One Course only.

Priority for Grant of Scholarship:

• Category 1 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel killed in action. - Category 2 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard service. - Category 3 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service. - Category 4 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard Service. - Category 5 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel in receipt of gallantry awards. - Category 6 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel (PBOR Only).

Eligible Courses:

The Eligibility Criteria for PMSS Courses are as follows:

• First Professional Degree Courses including integrated degree courses as per PMSS approved list of courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, BA.LLB, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education, National Medical Commission, UGC etc.

Scholarship for Integrated Courses:

Selection of candidates seeking PMSS for pursuing dual degree integrated courses will be governed by under mentioned parameters:

• Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) will be 10+2.
• For Integrated courses scholarship will be paid for the full duration of the course except internship period as per PMSS approved list of courses.

Minimum Eligible Marks in MEQ:

• Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) for entry to various professional courses differs e.g. for MBBS it is 10+2 whereas for BE/B Tech it is 10+2 / Diploma, for B.Ed and MBA it is graduation qualification.
• A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to apply for PM Scholarship Scheme. All subjects will be taken for calculation of 60% marks including optional subjects also and not out of best subjects.
• Wherein both marks and CGPA are mentioned in the mark sheet, then the marks is being taken for calculation of percentage.
• Wherein only CGPA/grade points are mentioned in the mark sheet, in such cases the student is required to upload the university issued percentage conversion formula along with mark sheet.

Amount of Scholarship (Paid annually):

• ₹2,500/- per month (For Boys)
• ₹3000/- per month (For Girls)

Notes:

• A total number of 5500 wards/ widows of Ex-servicemen are selected for scholarship in each academic year.
• Scholarships are equally divided amongst boys and girls i.e. 2750 each.
• Scholarships are paid for a period of two to five years as per the duration of the courses approved by the concerned government regulatory bodies.
• Scholarship amount is paid annually to the selected students.
• The payment is made through ECS into the bank account of the selected students.

• Wards of Civilians including Para Military Personnel are NOT ELIGIBLE.
• Students studying in 2nd or subsequent years are not eligible.
• Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
• No distance learning/vocational course is permitted under PMSS.