PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2024, Registration, Application Form, Last Date, Eligibility, Amount

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is an initiative administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), and promoted by Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare (DESW), Ministry of Defense. Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme 2024-25 is open to students who have passed class 12/diploma/graduation with a minimum of 60% marks and are currently enrolled in First Professional Degree Courses. PM Scholarship 2024-25 only applies to students who are dependents/widows of ex-servicemen or ex-Coast Guard personnel. For the academic year 2024-25, online application for PM Scholarship (PMSS) has started from September 1, 2024 To apply, students must access the Kendriya Sainik Board Secretariat Portal (https://online.ksb.gov.in/) and fill out the PMSS scholarship application form before November 30, 2024.

PM Scholarship Scheme 2024 (PMSS)

The PM Scholarship Scheme, also known as PMSS, has been launched to provide financial assistance to the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel for pursuing higher professional and technical courses. Started in 2006, the initiative is administered by the Kendriya Sainik Board. Every year, 5500 fresh scholars are selected, and the ratio is equally divided between boys and girls (which is 2750 boys and 2750 girls). Initially, the amount of scholarship under the PMSS scheme was Rs.2000/- and Rs.2250/- per month for boys and girls respectively, but later it was increased to Rs.2500/- and Rs.3000/- per month for male and female during the financial year 2019-20 and the amount of scholarship is directly credited to the beneficiaries accounts on annual basis.

The duration of this Scholarship depends upon the type of courses chosen by the applicants. The courses must be either technical or professional and should be governed by AICTE/UGC. Courses besides these two are not at all entertained and stand non-eligible. Post-graduate courses entitled to receive this Scholarship are MBA and MCA only. PMSS Scholarship Scheme and all its’ related informations, applications, and regulations are supervised by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB). Once selected, the applicants can renew their scholarship till the completion of their course.

ksb.gov.in Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

Name of Scholarship	PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
Launched in	2006
Initiated By	Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare (DESW)
Session	2024-25
Amount	₹3000 for girls/₹2500 for boys (per month)
Mode of application	Online
Application Starts	1st September 2024
Last Date	30 November 2024
Total No of Scholarship	5500
Where to Apply	https://online.ksb.gov.in

PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2024 – Registration

• Step 1: First you need to visit the official website of Kendriya Sainik Board or else go to www.online.ksb.gov.in.
• Step 2: When the homepage is fully loaded, click on the Register button.
• Step 3: Next, upload the Applicant’s Photograph (Format: jpeg/jpg/png; Max Size: 1 MB), Then fill in Part 1 and Part 2.
• Step 4: In Part 1, provide the required information e.g.
  • Select a category, then enter First/Middle/Surname, Service number of ESM, ESM ID card, Rank of ESM, Concerned RSB, etc.
  • Enter your Date of Birth, Date of Enrollment, Date of Discharge, Father/Husband Name, Email ID, and Mobile Number.
• Step 5: Fill in Part 2 (Enter Contact and Bank Details):
  • Enter contact details like House Number, Street Number, Town/Village,/City, State, District, Pin Code, etc.
  • Enter the bank details like Account holder name, Bank/Branch name, Account number, and IFSC code, and then select pensioner/non-pensioner according to you.
• Step 6: Type the displayed verification code, then click the submit button.

Note: A username and password will be sent to the registered email address upon successful registration.

PMSS Login and Fill Application Form

Prior to submitting an application for scholarship, applicants must log in and update their passwords. We’ve demonstrated how to complete the application form below:

• Go to the www.ksb.gov.in website, the direct link is given below.
• After that go to the login page, enter your username and password, then type the verification code and click on the login button.
• Once the dashboard opens, click on the New Application option, and select Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme from the drop-down menu.
• Upload your photo, then you need to fill out Part 1/2/3.
• Provide personal details like Name of the student, Aadhar Card No, Date of birth, Marital status, Type of Service of ESM, (Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard), Rank of ESM, Rajya Sainik Board (RSB) and Zila Sainik Board, etc
• Enter the Contact address such as House number, Street number, Town/village/city, Country, State, District, PIN code, Mobile number, email ID, etc.
• Fill in the ESM information like Category, Name of Ex-Serviceman/Coast Guard, Service Number of ESM, PPO Number (optional) then choose Pensioner/non-Pensioner, etc.
• Provide details of previous and current education such as Minimum Qualification (10+2/Diploma/Graduate), Year of Passing, Total Marks, Marks obtained, Percentage of Marks in MEQ (CGPA/others), Name of Current Course, Duration of Course, Date of Commencement of Course by College, etc.
• Fill in the college and bank details like Name and Address of the College, Institute recognized by the Regulatory body/council, Account Holder Name, Bank/Branch Name, IFSC Code, etc.
• Upload scanned documents, list of the documents we have mentioned in the following article.
• Verify all the information, then submit the application by clicking on the Save button. Next, print the application for future reference.

RENEWAL APPLICATION

For renewal of application, follow these steps.

• Step 1: Visit https://online.ksb.gov.in/list-of-document-uploaded.htm
• Step 2: Complete all four Annexure given in bottom of page. (Annexure 1, Annexure2, Annexure3, Annexure4)
• Step 3: Click on PMSS from home page and select “Apply Online” under “Renewal Application”.
• Step 4: Login with Username, Password and Captcha.
• Step 5: Proceed as per page requirement.

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Eligibility for PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)

• Applicants must have obtained at least 60% marks in 12th class/diploma/graduation.
• Students enrolled in 1st year of technical or professional courses are eligible.
• Applicant must be regular and have secured admission an institution/college recognized by either AICTE or UGC.
• Students who are dependents of ESM/former Coast Guard personnel or the ward of the deceased are eligible.
• Students enrolled in the second year are not eligible, except for lateral entry and integrated courses.

Prime Minister (PM) Scholarship Scheme Amount

A total of 5,500 fresh scholarships are distributed under the PMSS scholarship every year. The number of scholarships is equally divided among boys and girls which is 2750 for boys and 2750 for girls. Students are choosen for this scholarship on the basis of merit. Selected girls are paid Rs 3000 per month, while boys are paid Rs 2500 per month, i.e. the annual rate is Rs 36000 and Rs 30000 respectively. The scholarship amount is available to students up to a maximum of five years (depending on the duration of the course pursued by the student). However, they must renew the scholarship application every year when they are promoted to the next semester.

Documents needed for PMSS Scholarship

• Aadhaar Card of student
• A passport photo of ESM
• MEQ Mark sheet of 12th/Diploma/Graduation
• Matriculation Certificate (for proof of DOB)
• Bonafide Certificate as per Annexure-2 is signed by Vice Chancellor/ Principal/Vice Principal/Dean/Associate Dean/Registrar/Dy Registrar/Director/Dy Director of the College / Institute.
• PPO, or ESM Identity Card
• Aadhar seeded Bank account
• Front page of Bank passbook (PNB/SBI only)
• Affidavit/Self Certificate of ESM in case ward born after retirement
• ESM/Ex-coast guard Personal Certificate attested by ZSB as per Annexure-1

Links for PM Scholarship

Official website	ksb.gov.in
Eligible Courses	Check
Registration	PMSS application
Renewal	Application
Login	PMSS Login
Check Status	Application status

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