About Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme 2026
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme 2026 is a government scholarship provided by Ministry of Defence / Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB). It aims to support ex-servicemen wards professional courses by providing financial assistance of ₹3,000/month (Boys) | ₹3,600/month (Girls).
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Application Status: Applications are open for 2026-27. Last date to apply: November 15, 2026. Apply at scholarships.gov.in
Scholarship Amount Breakdown
| Component | Amount | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Boys | ₹3,000/month = ₹36,000/year | Monthly DBT |
| Girls | ₹3,600/month = ₹43,200/year | Monthly DBT |
| Duration | Up to 5 years (course duration) | Renewable annually |
Eligibility Criteria
Wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Coast Guard, RPF/RPSF personnel
Income Limit: No income limit
Documents Required
- 📄 Aadhaar Card
- 📄 PPO (Pension Payment Order) copy
- 📄 Ex-serviceman discharge certificate / service certificate
- 📄 Dependent certificate / relationship proof
- 📄 Current year admission proof
- 📄 Class 12 marksheet
- 📄 Bank passbook (student's name)
- 📄 Passport-size photograph
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All documents should be clear scans (not blurry photos). Income certificate must be issued by Tahsildar/SDM/competent authority and must be of current financial year.
How to Apply | Step by Step
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Register on NSP (scholarships.gov.in)
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Select 'PM Scholarship Scheme for Ex-Servicemen'
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Fill in serviceman's details, ward's details, course details
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Upload PPO, discharge certificate, and academic documents
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Submit before deadline
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Verification by KSB
7
Amount credited monthly to bank account
FAQs | Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme 2026
Who qualifies for PM Scholarship Scheme?+
Wards (son/daughter) and widows of ex-servicemen, ex-coast guard, and ex-RPF/RPSF personnel. The ward must be enrolled in a professional degree course (BE, MBBS, BDS, MBA, BCA, BBA, BSc Agriculture, BEd, etc.) at a recognised institution.
What courses are covered under PM Scholarship?+
Professional courses including BE/BTech, MBBS, BDS, BPharm, MBA, BCA, BBA, BSc Agriculture, BEd, BSc Nursing, LLB, and equivalent technical courses at AICTE/UGC/MCI/BCI-approved institutions. Pure science or arts courses (BA, BCom, BSc General) are NOT covered.
How long is the PM Scholarship renewable?+
The scholarship is renewable for the complete duration of the course (up to 5 years). Each year, the student must submit a renewal application on NSP with the marksheet of the previous year showing minimum 50% marks.