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PM Scholarship Scheme for Wards of State/UT Police Personnel Martyred in Terror/Naxal Attacks

Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India
Amount
₹2,500 (boys) / ₹3,000 (girls) per month
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 of State/UT police personnel martyred in terror or naxal attacks, studying professional courses. Apply via the NSP by 31 October 2026.

Amount & Benefits

₹30,000 per year for boys and ₹36,000 per year for girls.
Paid by Direct Benefit Transfer.

Eligibility

Applicants must: Be a ward of a State/UT police personnel who died in a terrorist or naxal attack; Have at least 60% in the minimum entry qualification (Class 12, diploma or graduation); Be pursuing a professional course such as Engineering, Medicine or Business Management (BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc Nursing/Agriculture, MBA, MCA and similar).

Undergraduate Postgraduate DEFENCE

Required documents

Class 12 / diploma / graduation marksheet (minimum 60%)
Proof of admission to a professional course
Certificate of parent's service / martyrdom
Aadhaar card
Bank passbook
NSP One-Time Registration number

Application process

  1. 1
    Login/Register on Scholar4Study
  2. 2
    Register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) and generate your OTR number
  3. 3
    Apply for this scheme on the NSP before 31 October 2026
  4. 4
    Institute and state-level verification follow on the NSP
  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.