desw.gov.in Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme PMSS 2016-17 : Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare

Organisation : Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare
Scholarship Name : Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme PMSS 2016-17
Last Date : 30 Nov 2016

Registration Form here : https://online.ksb.gov.in/index.htm
Notification : https://www.scholarships.net.in/uploads/12043-PMSS.pdf
Website : http://www.desw.gov.in/

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme :

Prime Minister’s Scholarship 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 (below officer rank only).

Update : KSB DESW PMSS Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme 2019-20 : www.scholarships.net.in/25886.html

Scholarships Available : A total number of 5500 students will be selected equally for boys & girls (ie. 2750 each)

Students Eligible for Scholarship :
(a) Students who have taken admission in 2016 are only eligible to apply for PMSS 2016-17 online on KSB web portal ksb.gov.in. Students should have scored 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation.

(b) Students studying in 2nd and subsequent years are not eligible.
(c) Students who are Dependent Wards / Widows of Ex Servicemen & Ex Coast Guard personnel who died in harness / disabled due to causes attributable to military service / coast guard service, irrespective of the rank.
(d) Dependent wards of Ex Servicemen / Ex Coast Guard personnel and their widows (below officer rank only).
(e) Wards of Civilians including Para Military Personnel are NOT ELIGIBLE

How to Apply For Scholarship :
Application to be filled online by visiting KSB website ksb.gov.in. No hard copy / paper application will not be entertained. One candidate can apply for one course only.

Documents to be uploaded alongwith PMSS Application Form :
(a) Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate as per Annexure-1 (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).
(b) Bonafide Certificate duly filled up correctly and signed by Principal/Dean/Registrar of the Institute / College as per Annexure-2 (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).
(c) Certificate from his/her bank stating that Aadhaar Card of student linked with his / her bank account number as per Annexure-3 (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).
(d) Matriculation Certificate duly self attested for verifying the Date of Birth (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).
(e) Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) certificate as applicable. (10+2 Mark sheet / Graduation (mark sheets of 3 years) / Diploma (mark sheets of all semesters). (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).
(f) 1st page of Bank Pass Book (PNB/SBI only) clearly showing name and A/c Number of Student. (ORIGINAL TO BE SCANNED AND UPLOADED).

Eligible Courses :
Professional Degree Courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India, UGC. (Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA, MCA).

Students can see the list of eligible courses for details. Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. Students getting stipend for the Professional Degree Courses are also not entitled. No distance learning course is permitted under PMSS. PMSS can be availed for one course only.

Duration of Scholarship :
One to five years as duration of the course approved by the concerned Regulatory Body subject to clearing exams every year in first attempt. Scholarship will be stopped in case of failure or re-appearance in any subject during the course

Payment of Scholarship :
First payment will be paid automatically just after the selection in merit list of 5500 candidates.

For subsequent payment of scholarship, the candidate should submit online Payment cum Renewal Form alongwith Bonafide Certificate duly signed by the Principal / Dean / Registrar of the Institution / College (as per Annexure 3 and 4 available on KSB website ksb.gov.in under PMSS link – Renewal of Scholarship), on completion of their each academic year, till completion of the course.

For subsequent payments, 50% marks are mandatory in each semester / academic year and passing of all subjects in each semester / year in first attempt is mandatory requirement for continuation of scholarship.

Account Details :
All candidates to open bank account in State Bank of India or Punjab National Bank which has “Electronic Clearance System” / Core Banking and should be linked to student’s aadhaar number., to facilitate transfer of the scholarship amount.

In case of minor account of any candidate, the same must be converted into major account. In case of minor account, a joint account with parent will also fulfill the requirement. Candidate to scan and upload 1st page of passbook (in original), showing name of student and account number clearly