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PM Scholarship
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme has been introduced from the Academic year 2006-07. To encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard and their widows (below officer rank only) and dependent wards / widows of Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard who died in harness due to causes attributable to military service / Coast Guard Service, irrespective of the rank.

Scholarships Available. :
A total number of 4000 scholarships will be allotted.

Students eligible for the scholarship. :
** Dependent wards of ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard and their widows (below officer rank only)
** Dependent Wards / widows of Ex-servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard who died in harness due to causes attributable to military service / coast guard service, irrespective of the rank.

Note :
** The candidate irrespective of his marital status is eligible for PMSS. However, an earning / serving candidate is not eligible.
** For dependent wards of widows and widows of personnel died in harness due to causes attributable as at (b), there will be no rank restriction.

How to Apply For Scholarship. :
** One candidate to submit only one application form for one course, if any candidate submit two application for more than one course, both the applications will be rejected. Forms are to be downloaded from the website mod.nic.in. Application forwarded on any other format will not be considered.
** Application to be forwarded on plain A4 size paper (typed or handwritten) in the prescribed format duly completed in all respects with superscription on the envelope “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Academic Year _______.”

Documents to be attached alongwith PMSS application form are as follows :
** Photocopy of Ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard valid I card duly certified by RSB / ZSB / Coast Guard Headquarter as applicable.
** Extract of Ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard discharge book as per specimen. (Refer page number 22)
** Matriculation certificate duly attested.
** Minimum Entry Qualification certificate duly attested. (10+2 Marksheet or full Graduation Marksheet which ever is applicable)
** Bonafide studentship certificate from Collage in original as per specimen. (Refer page number 21)
** Postal Order of Rs. 30/-.

Selection Procedure. :
Applications will be short listed based on Ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard category (as given in para 6) and percentage of marks obtained in minimum entry qualification (MEQ).

RIORITY for Grant of Scholarship. :
Order of preference for allotment of scholarships will be as under :
Category 1 Wards/ widows of defence / Coast Guard personnel killed in action.
Category 2 Wards of Ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard service.
Category 3 Wards / widows of defence / Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard service.
Category 4 Wards / widows of ESM / Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military / Coast Guard service.
Category 5 Wards of ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard in receipt of gallantry awards.
Category 6 Wards of ex-servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard (PBOR).

Eligible Courses. :
First year professional degree programme in 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 etc (master degree course are not eligible to apply for Prime Minister’s Scholarship except MBA, MCA). The scheme is open for courses mentioned above in recognized institutions (in India only). Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme. Students getting stipend for the professional degree course are also not entitled. The candidates may avail only scholarship for first degree course (Professional) i.e. graduate level only under PMSS.

Scholarship for Integrated Courses. :
The facility under PMSS is restricted for professional courses only, such as B Ed but not for BA+B Ed, also for LLB not for BA+LLB duly recognized by the respective Government regulatory bodies such as All India Council for Technical Education, Medical Council of India etc.

Minimum Eligible Marks in 10+2 or Graduation. :
(Minimum Educational Qualification for Entry) should be 60%.
Minimum educational qualification (MEQ) for entry to different professional course is different e.g. for MBBS and B E it is 10+2 where as it is graduation for B Ed and MBA. A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to be considered for scholarship.

Duration of Scholarship. :
Two to five years as approved by the concerned regulatory body (Except one year for B Ed).

Amount of Scholarship. :
The amount of scholarship would be as follows :
** Rs. 1250/- per month for boys Paid after successful completion of each academic year.
** Rs. 1500/- per month for girls

Renewal of Scholarship : .
Candidate shall submit new Renewal Form alongwith two acknowledgement slip, Bonafide Certificate (as per Specimen) duly signed by the Principal / Dean / Registrar of the institution / college and Photocopy of Passbook to the respective RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter either in person or by post for renewal of scholarship for the subsequent academic year. RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter will scrutinize and check the application forms and forward the same complete in all aspects to KSB immediately. RSBs / Coast Guard Headquarter will issue acknowledgement slip to the candidates at the time of submission of the application in person or by post. Candidate to attach a self addressed envelope, duly stamped to receive the acknowledgement of renewal form by post. For easy comprehension an illustration.