PM Scholarship Scheme 2025: Eligibility, Amount and How to Apply at scholarships.gov.in

PM Scholarship Scheme 2025: Complete Guide

The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) provides financial assistance to wards and widows of ex-servicemen and ex-coast guard personnel pursuing professional degree programmes.

Scholarship Amount - **Boys:** INR 2,500 per month | **Girls:** INR 3,000 per month - Duration covers the full programme (up to 5 years for B.Tech/MBBS)

Eligible Programmes B.Tech/BE, MBBS, BDS, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, MBA, MCA, BBA, B.Ed, and other AICTE/MCI-recognised courses at accredited institutions.

Eligibility Criteria - Ward or widow of an ex-serviceman or ex-coast guard personnel - Minimum 60% marks in Class 12 board examinations - Enrolled in first year of a recognised professional course - Annual family income below INR 6 lakh per year

How to Apply 1. Visit **scholarships.gov.in** (National Scholarship Portal) 2. Register with Aadhaar-linked mobile number 3. Complete fresh/renewal application form 4. Upload required documents: Discharge certificate, Class 12 marksheet, admission letter, bank passbook, income certificate 5. Submit before the October deadline

Other Central Scholarships Central Sector Scholarship (INR 10,000/year for top 0.1% Class 12 scorers), National Means cum Merit Scholarship, and Pragati Scholarship for girl students in technical education.