PMSS Scholarship 2025: Get Up to ₹3,000 Monthly Stipend (Apply Before 30 November)

The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the academic year 2025-26 is currently accepting applications. If you are a ward or widow of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles, State Police personnel, or Railway Protection Force (RPF) employees, this is a major financial opportunity for you.

Selected students can receive a scholarship of up to ₹36,000 per year to pursue professional degrees. However, time is running out. The deadline to submit your application on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is 30 November 2025. Here is everything you need to know about eligibility, rewards, and the step-by-step application process.

Scholarship Overview & Key Highlights

Available Schemes under PMSS

The PMSS is actually divided into three specific sub-schemes depending on which force your parent served in:

1. PMSS for CAPFs & Assam Rifles: For wards/widows of CAPF and AR personnel.
2. PMSS for State/UT Police: For wards of police personnel martyred in terror/naxal attacks.
3. PMSS for RPF/RPSF: For wards/widows of Railway Protection Force personnel.

Eligibility Criteria: Who Can Apply?

The eligibility rules are strict. Please read the section below that applies to your category to ensure you qualify.

1. For Wards of CAPFs and Assam Rifles

• Wards of deceased personnel (killed in action/service).
• Wards of disabled personnel (disability due to service).
• Wards of Ex-CAPFs/AR personnel who received Gallantry Awards.
• Wards of Retired or Serving personnel (below officer rank - PBOR).
• Academic Requirement: Minimum 60% marks in Class 12, Diploma, or Graduation.

2. For Wards of State/UT Police Personnel

• Applicable only to wards of police personnel who were martyred during terror or naxal attacks.
• Course Requirement: Must be pursuing a professional degree (Engineering, Medical, MBA, MCA, etc.).
• Academic Requirement: Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying exam.

3. For Wards of RPF/RPSF Personnel

• Wards/widows of ex-RPF/RPSF personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty (encounters, protection of railway property, etc.).
• Academic Requirement: Minimum 60% marks in Class 12, Diploma, or Graduation.
• Limit: Maximum of two wards per family can apply.

Scholarship Rewards (Boys vs. Girls)

To encourage higher education for women, the government offers a higher stipend amount for female students. The amount is paid annually.

Required Documents

Before logging into the portal, scan the following documents. Missing any of these can lead to rejection.

• Service Documents: Service Certificate, PPO, Discharge Certificate, or Death Certificate (as applicable).
• Proof of Cause: Gallantry Award Certificate or Disability Certificate (if applying under those categories).
• Academic Proof: Mark sheets for Class 10, 12, Diploma, or Graduation.
• College Proof: Bonafide Certificate from your current institution and Admission Letter.
• Personal ID: Aadhaar Card and Passport-size photograph.
• Bank Details: A copy of your bank passbook (account must be linked to Aadhaar).

Step-by-Step Application Process

Since 2024, the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) is the single window for applications. Offline forms are not accepted.

1. Register (OTR): Visit the National Scholarship Portal and complete the One Time Registration (OTR). You will need your Aadhaar card and mobile number for this.
2. Login: Use your OTR number to log in to the student dashboard.
3. Select Scheme: Click on ‘Apply for Scholarship’ and select the ‘Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme’ relevant to you.
4. Fill Details: Enter your personal, academic, and bank details carefully.
5. Upload: Upload the required documents in the prescribed format.
6. Submit: Review the form and click ‘Submit’. Keep a printout for your records.

Selection Process

Applying does not guarantee a scholarship. The selection goes through multiple checks:

• Stage 1: Your Institute verifies your application.
• Stage 2: The Nodal Officer of the specific Force (CRPF, BSF, RPF, etc.) verifies your service documents.
• Stage 3: The Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB) prepares the final merit list.
• Stage 4: Funds are sanctioned by the Ministry of Home Affairs and transferred directly to your bank account via PFMS.

Important Note

If you are selected, you must maintain at least 50% marks in every semester/year to renew the scholarship for the next year. You must also pass all subjects in a single attempt.