PM Scholarship Scheme 2020 – PMSS Online Application and Renewable

Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme 2020 – An Overview

Eligibility Criteria

Required Qualifications

• The candidate must be pursuing a first professional degree program. A list of all eligible courses is given below.
• The candidate requires at least 60% marks in the minimum required qualification for that professional course. (10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation etc.)

List of Eligible Courses

Order of Preference

Application received from the eligible applicants under new category will be shortlisted on the basis of the order of preference as mentioned below and percentage of marks obtained by them in MEQ:-

i) For CAPFs/AR personnel

ii) State Police Forces

There will be no rank restriction for the Categories A to E and dependent wards of State Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.

Amount of Scholarship

To be paid annually after selection.  Rs 36000/- to each girl & Rs 30000/- to each boy. The amount of scholarship is directly credited to the bank account of the beneficiary through the Direct beneficiary Transfer method.

Duration of Scholarship

Up to five years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).

How to Apply

The PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for CAPFs, AR & State Police personnel is implemented through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).

To apply online candidates require to visit the official website scholarships.gov.in/. After then, follow the steps given below.

Step 1: Student Registration

• Firstly, the candidate has to register themselves in the “New Registration” section. Where students have to enter all the basic details.
• After then, the system will send Application Id and Password to provided Phone Number & Email.

Step 2: Login/ Select Scholarship

• Log in with provided Application Id and Password. Students must change the password upon first login. (Don’t share your password)
• After then, the candidate has to choose a scholarship type “Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme” which is listed in the list of scholarships.

Step 3: Upload Documents/ Final Submit

• Thereupon, the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents required for this scholarship.
• After, review your application and make the final submission of your application.

Step 4: Print Application Form

• At last, print the application form and submit it with necessary documents to the concerned institute.

Documents Required

• Aadhaar Card Number/ Enrollment Id
• Mark Sheets of the required qualification.
• Bank Account Details (A/c Number, IFSC Code)

i) For Wards of CAPF’s & Assam Rifles

• PPO/ Discharge Certificate/ (Mandatory for Category A to F)
• Death Certificate (Mandatory for Category A & C)
• Disability Certificate (Mandatory for Category B & D)
• Certificate of Gallantry award (Mandatory for Category E)
• Service Certificate to be issued by the H.O.O Serving Personnel

ii) For Wards of State Police Forces

• Martyred Certificate Issued by State Govt. Indicating killed in Terror/Naxal Violence.

General Instruction/ Guidelines

• It is mandatory for all candidates to apply through the official website of National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in/.
• The candidate requires an Aadhaar number to apply for this scholarship, which should be linked with Back Account.
• Only two children per family can avail of this scholarship scheme and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the respective CAPF & AR.
• Married/ Un-Married both applicants can apply for this scholarship.
• The wards of Assistant Commandant, holding Local  Rank of CAPFs & AR (who are not entailing the pay benefits of Assistant Commandant and drawing the Salary of Inspectors) are eligible for granting PMS under category “F” & “G” also.

Renewal Process

The scholarship is provided for the entire duration of the course. But, the candidate requires to renew it each and every year. To renew your application follow the steps given below:

• For renewal, it is mandatory to pass each academic year of the professional courses with a minimum of 50% marks.
• After then, visit the official website of National Scholarship Portal scholarships.gov.in/. Where you have to log in with registered User Id & Password.
• After log in, you can apply for the Renewal of Scholarship.

Note: A grace period of one year is provided for delay in renewal application submission from the side of students.

Document Required for Renewal

• Service Certificate Issued by H.O.O in case of serving personnel (Only for CAPFs &AR)
• Certificate issued by Education Institution (Admission Slip etc.)

Important Key Dates

The online registration process starts every year in the month of October and students can apply up to the last date expected December 2020.

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