PM Scholarship Scheme 2024: Check Eligibility, Online Apply

PM Scholarship or Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is a scheme to support higher studies or financial assistance to the wards of martyred soldiers of the armed forces, central armed police forces (CAPFs), and state police personnel and their widows pursuing professional degree courses, such as engineering, medical, dental, veterinary, MBA, MCA, and other fields.

PM Scholarship Scheme 2024

The PM Scholarship or Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is a scholarship scheme that strives at promoting higher professional and technical studies for the dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces & Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) and State Police Personnel.

PM Scholarship Scheme Overview

Particulars	Details
Name of the scheme	Pradhan Mantri student scholarship scheme
Session of the scheme	2023-24
Benefits of the scheme	Scholarship of rupees 36 thousand per year
Mode of the application	Online application form
Beneficiary of the scheme	Dependents of Military, Coast Guard, Assam Rifles, Central Armed Forces, RPF/SRPF and Police Force personnel
Official website	http://Scholarships.gov.in

PM Scholarship Important Dates 2024

Particulars	Details
Online registration or application form	16th July 2024
Deadline to submit the application form	31st October 2024
Last of application verification	15th July 2023
Verification of application form by CAPFs and AR	to be announced
Merit List declaration	to be announced
Approval of scholarship by R&W, Directorate, MHA	to be announced
Dispersing of scholarship amount	to be announced
Personal letter dispatchment from honorable Prime Minister	to be announced

The eligibility criteria for the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS)

For students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are as follows:

• Domicile: You must be a permanent resident of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh.
• Education:
  • You must have passed the Class 12th examination from a school affiliated with JKBOSE (Jammu and Kashmir State Board of School Education) or CBSE located in J&K and Ladakh.
  • For admission through the Lateral Entry Scheme, you must have a Diploma in Engineering from a DTE (Directorate of Technical Education) recognized Polytechnic Institute in J&K and Ladakh.
• Entrance Exams: You must qualify for the relevant national level entrance exam conducted by the Central Government (e.g., NEET for medical courses, JEE for engineering courses).
• Income: Your family income from all sources should be less than or equal to ₹8.00 lakh per annum.
• Course & Institution:
  • The scholarship is generally for professional courses (except for medical courses) pursued outside J&K and Ladakh.
  • Medical students can avail the scholarship for MBBS, BDS etc. courses outside J&K and Ladakh based on Class 12th merit and NEET qualification.
  • Admission must be secured through the AICTE counseling process under the supernumerary quota (except for medical courses).

For more details you can refer to the official resources of the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) or search online for “PMSSS Scholarship.

How To Apply Step-By-Step guide on applying for the PMSSS scholarship

1. Check the Official AICTE Website:

The application process for PMSSS happens online on the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) website. Applications typically open around April-May. Since it’s May 23rd, 2024, the application window for the 2023-24 session might be closed. However, you can still follow these steps to get prepared for the upcoming application period (likely in April-May 2025).

2. Registration:

• Go to the AICTE website.
• Look for the ‘PMSSS 2024-25 Registration’ tab (or similar wording for the upcoming year).
• Select the ’12th Registration (2023-24)’ option (or the relevant option for your year of passing Class 12).
• Fill out the registration form with all the required information and click ‘Register.’
• You’ll receive a login ID and password via email.

3. Application Filling and Documents:

• Login using your credentials.
• Complete the application form carefully, entering details about yourself, academics, entrance exams, and preferred courses/colleges.
• Ensure you have scanned copies of the following documents in the specified format:
  • Passport-sized photograph
  • Applicant’s signature
  • Domicile certificate of J&K or Ladakh
  • Category certificate (if applicable)
  • Aadhaar card
  • Class 10 and 12 mark sheets
  • Diploma certificate (if applying through Lateral Entry)
  • Disability certificate (if applicable)
  • Family income certificate
• Upload all the required documents.
• Double-check everything before submitting the application form.

4. Document Verification:

• After submitting the application, you’ll need to get your uploaded documents verified with the originals.
• Visit the nearest Facilitation Centre set up by the Government of J&K.
• They will verify your documents and upload them with a stamp on the portal.
• This step is crucial, so ensure you get it done within the specified timeframe.

5. Choice Filling (After Document Verification)

• Once document verification is complete, the choice filling window will be activated.
• You can choose your preferred colleges and courses in order of preference.
• Carefully research colleges and courses that accept PMSSS scholars and meet your academic qualifications.

6. Merit List and Seat Allocation:

• The AICTE will announce a merit list based on your Class 12 marks and entrance exam scores.
• Based on the merit list and your choices, seat allocation will be done through multiple rounds.
• You can accept the allocated seat, participate in the next round for a better option, or withdraw from the process.

7. Joining and Scholarship Disbursement:

• If you accept the allocated seat, you need to confirm your admission at the college and submit a joining report.
• The AICTE will then verify the joining report and disburse the scholarship amount in installments.

Additional Tips:

• Keep a copy of all submitted documents and emails for reference.
• Stay updated by checking the AICTE website regularly for announcements and deadlines.
• In case of any issues, reach out to the AICTE helpline or the Facilitation Centre for assistance.

Final Note

Remember, this information is based on the process for the previous year (2023-24). Be sure to refer to the official AICTE website for the most up-to-date information and deadlines for the upcoming application cycle.