About this education scheme
The scheme aims to encourage higher technical and professional education for dependent wards and widows of CAPFs/Assam Rifles personnel martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks. Through this scheme, Financial support per year for girls and boys is provided.
The “Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the wards of Central Armed Police Forces / Assam Rifles personnel” has been introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, and aims to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks. Through this scheme, a monthly scholarship for girls and boys is provided to the eligible dependent wards/widows pursuing first professional degree programmes. The scheme is implemented by the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB) under the Ministry of Home Affairs, under the aegis of the National Defence Fund, through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) version 2.0.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (PMSSWCAPFAR) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Ministry Of Home Affairs |
| Launch year | 2006 |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | Central · All India |
| Official portal | scholarships.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme type | Central Sector Scheme |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Age | 14 to 50 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 14 to 50 years
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
- The applicant who is a girl, shall receive Rs. 3,000/- per month, totalling Rs. 36,000/- per year.
- The applicant who is a boy, shall receive Rs. 2,500/- per month, totalling Rs. 30,000/- per year.
- The amount is paid annually after selection.
- All applicants selected under the fresh category will be given personal letters from the Hon'ble Prime Minister in the appropriate language.
Number of Scholarships:
- A total of 2,000 new scholarships are granted each academic year (in addition to renewal cases of the previous year), equally distributed between boys and girls (1,000 each).
- The quota of 1,000 each fixed for boys and girls is not interchangeable.
Duration of Scholarship: Up to 5 years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).
Who qualifies
- Wards/widows of deceased Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (ARs) personnel who 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 first professional degree programme in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc. in accordance with the guidelines as mentioned in Para- 8 (B).
- Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of a new applicant. (OR) For applicants applying under the renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with a minimum of 50% marks.
- A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on the part of the candidate for submission of the application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.
Order of Preference:
Applications received from the eligible applicants under the Fresh category will be shortlisted on the basis of an order of preference as mentioned below and the percentage of marks obtained by them in MEQ:-
| Sl. No. | Category | Details |
| 1 | Category-A | Wards/Widows of CAPFs & AR personnel killed in action. |
| 2 | Category-B | Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel disabled in action. |
| 3 | Category-C | Wards/Widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel died for causes attributable to Government service including casualties during conduct of Election. |
| 4 | Category-D | Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel disabled while in service with disability attributable to Government Service |
| 5 | Category-E | Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards. |
| 6 | Category-F | Wards of Ex- CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR). |
| 7 | Category-G | Wards of serving CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR) subject to availability of scholarship. |
Note 01: Wards of deceased CAPF/AR personnel will be considered for scholarship under Categories “A” to “F” as per their priority, even on compassionate appointment of spouse/NOKs in CAPFs.
Note 02: The Wards of Assistant Commandant, holding Local Rank of CAPFs & AR (who are not entailing the pay benefits of Assistant Commandant and drawing the Salary of Inspectors) are eligible for granting PMS under category “F” & “G” also.
Note 03: This scholarship is admissible for only two Children per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the respective CAPF & AR.
Note 04: The applicants irrespective of his /her marital status are eligible for PMSS.
Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ):
For being eligible for the Scholarship under PMSS, an applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in MEQ, i.e. 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation as the case may be. MEQ for entry to various professional courses differs. For example, MEQ for MBBS is 10+2, whereas for BE/B.Tech, it is 10+2/Diploma. It is graduation for B. Ed and MBA.
Note:
- Wards admitted in the 2nd year of technical/professional Bachelor Degree Course (BE/B. Tech, etc.) through lateral entry after completion of Diploma courses are eligible for PMSS.
- In case the applicant has passed the XII exam from CBSE, marks obtained in the best of five subjects out of 500 will be considered for calculating the percentage of marks in MEQ.
Courses applicable under PMSS :
- Only First professional degree courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), duly recognised by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grant Commission (UGC).
- Details of professional degree courses applicable to PMSS are mentioned at Appendix – I.
Scholarship for Integrated Courses:
- The PMSS is restricted to first Professional Degree Courses only. It is applicable for B.Ed but not for BA+B.Ed. In the case of integrated ME/M.Tech/ M.Pharma, the scholarship will be given for an initial three/four years as the case may be.
Who is not eligible
- Wards of civilian employees of CAPFs/AR.
- Applicants pursuing courses through correspondence/distance learning.
- Applicants who have already availed of PMSS.
- Applicants pursuing Diploma courses not leading to a degree, or Master's programmes except MBA/MCA.
- Applicants in colleges NOT approved by UGC/AICTE/MCI or without NBA accreditation (Engineering).
- Applicants studying abroad.
- Change of course/college after selection leads to permanent rejection.
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The following documents in the respective category are mandatorily required to be submitted/uploaded by the applicant for applying online on NSP 2.0 under PMSS:-
For Fresh Applicant:
For Renewal:
Note: Submission of bank particulars including the account number of the nationalized bank by the applicant duly seeded with an Aadhaar Number is mandatory.
Registration walkthrough
Online
Online submission for the scholarship can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal with the required documents: https://scholarships.gov.in/
Registration for New Applicant:
Step 01: Open the official NSP website and click on "New Registration" under Applicant Corner.
Step 02: Read the instructions/Guidelines, provide the undertaking by clicking on the Check box, then click on Continue.
Step 03: Start the registration by providing the required details.
Registered Applicant:
Step 01: Open the official NSP website and click on 'Fresh Application' under Applicant Corner.
Step 02: Log in with your application ID & password.
Step 03: Select the Scholarship.
Step 04: Fill out the applicant form.
Step 05: Upload the required documents and submit.
Letter from Hon’ble Prime Minister:
All applicants selected under the new category will be given personal letters from the Hon’ble Prime Minister in the appropriate language.
Payment of Scholarship:
• The Scholarship amount under PMSS for applicants selected under fresh and renewal categories would be credited/transferred directly into the Bank accounts of the selected applicants through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Programme of the Government.
Important Instruction:
- It will be the sole responsibility of the applicant to make sure that he/she is eligible to apply and fulfil all the conditions prescribed for the scholarship.
- Suppose the ineligibility of the applicant is detected at any stage, before or after applying for the scholarship scheme, or at any stage by verification by authorities, his/her scholarship will be cancelled without any notice. Disciplinary action will be taken against him/her; further, he/she will be blacklisted to opt for a scholarship sponsored by the Central Government for a period of five years.
- An incomplete application form and failure to attach the requisite documents will lead to rejection of the application.
- All the requisite information should be clearly mentioned in the respective column. Once the information is generated on the part of applicants, no change/amendment will be accepted.
- Mobile number and Email address of applicants or wards of CAPFs & AR personnel are mandatory so as to inform the candidate of any discrepancies or developments through SMS and Email.
Wards of deceased/retired and serving personnel of CAPFs/AR may contact:
Telephone number: 011-23063111
Email: secywarb- mha@nic.in.
Important dates
| Launch / start | 01 Apr 2006 |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
What is the "Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles"?
The “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for the Wards of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles” is a scholarship scheme which was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India from the academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical & professional education for the dependent wards & widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) Personnel.
How many scholarships are available under the scheme each year?
A total of 2000 scholarships are awarded annually under the PMSS, with an equal allocation for both girls and boys.
What are the benefits provided under the scheme?
The benefits under the PMSS include a monthly scholarship amount as follows:
Rs. 3,000 per month for girls
Rs. 2,500 per month for boys
What is the duration of the scholarship?
The scholarship is applicable for up to 5 years, depending on the duration of the course pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body.
What happens if there is a shortfall in fresh scholarship recipients?
In the event that the number of fresh applicants selected is less than 1000, the shortfall will not be adjusted from the allocation for girls or boys.
What are the categories of individuals eligible for the scheme?
1. Wards or widows of deceased Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (ARs) personnel.
2. Wards of personnel who died in harness or while on election duty, as well as wards of personnel disabled due to causes attributable to Government service.
3. Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel who are recipients of Gallantry Awards.
4. Wards or widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR Personnel (Personnel below Officer Rank) pursuing their first professional degree program in specified fields.
In which fields of study can applicants pursue their first professional degree under the scheme?
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).
What academic qualifications are required for new applicants?
New applicants must have a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), i.e., 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent.
What is the academic requirement for renewal applicants?
For applicants applying under the renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with a minimum of 50% marks.
Is there any grace period provided for the renewal of the scholarship?
Yes, a grace period of one year only may be entertained for cases where there is a delay on the part of the candidate in submitting the application for renewal of the scholarship.
Are the wards of civilian employees of CAPFs and AR personnel eligible for scheme?
No.
Can applicants pursuing professional courses through correspondence/distance learning avail of scheme?
No, applicants pursuing professional courses through correspondence/distance learning are not eligible for scheme.
Are applicants who are already receiving benefits from other scholarship schemes or stipends eligible for scheme?
No.
Can applicants who have previously received scholarships under the scheme apply again?
No, Can applicants who have previously received scholarships under the scheme apply again?
Can applicants studying in colleges/institutes/universities not approved under UGC Act or not recognized by AICTE apply for the scheme?
No.
Are applicants studying abroad eligible for the scheme?
No.
How many children can avail of the benefits of the scheme in a family?
This scholarship is admissible for only two children per family.
How to apply under this scheme?
Online submission for the scholarship can be done through the website of the National Scholarship Portal with the required documents: https://scholarships.gov.in/
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to selected applicants?
• The Scholarship amount under PMSS for applicants selected under fresh and renewal categories would be credited/transferred directly into the Bank accounts of the selected applicants through Public Finance Management System (PFMS) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Programme of the Government.
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