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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for CAPF and Assam Rifles Wards

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Amount
₹2,500 per month (boys) / ₹3,000 per month (girls)
Deadline
31 Oct 2026
4 days left
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
11:59 PM IST
Level
UndergraduatePostgraduate
Scheme type
Government scheme
Coverage
All India
Study levels
Undergraduate · Postgraduate
Listing
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Overview

₹2,500–₹3,000 a month for wards and widows of CAPF, Assam Rifles and police personnel pursuing professional courses. Apply on the NSP by 31 October 2026.

Amount & Benefits

₹2,500 per month for male scholars and ₹3,000 per month for female scholars, paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.
Available for up to five years depending on the course duration.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be a ward or widow of deceased, disabled, retired or serving personnel (below officer rank) of CAPFs, Assam Rifles, State/UT Police, RPF or RPSF; Have secured at least 60% in Class 12, diploma or graduation; Be joining the first year of an approved professional technical course such as B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BBA, BCA, MBA or MCA.

Undergraduate Postgraduate DEFENCE

Required documents

Class 12 / diploma / graduation marksheet (minimum 60%)
Proof of admission to the first year of an approved professional course
Service / ex-service certificate of the parent from the force
Aadhaar card
Bank passbook
NSP One-Time Registration (OTR) number

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Register on the National Scholarship Portal and generate your OTR number
  3. 3
    Apply for PMSS on the NSP before 31 October 2026
  4. 4
    Submit the required certificates and complete verification
  5. 5
    Approved amounts are credited by Direct Benefit Transfer

Selection process

  1. 1
    Application submitted
    Your form is filed on the official portal.
  2. 2
    Institute verification
    Your college confirms enrolment and documents.
  3. 3
    State verification
    The state department reviews and approves.
  4. 4
    Scholarship approval
    The sanctioning authority clears the award.
  5. 5
    Fund transfer
    The amount is credited to your bank account.

Indicative timeline

Applications open
01 Oct 2026
Portal opens for the cycle
Applications close
31 Oct 2026
Last date to apply
Verification window
15 Nov 2026
Institute & state review
Scholarship release
15 Dec 2026
Funds disbursed to students

Indicative only — the official schedule is set by Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India.