You must fulfill all the following conditions:

Who Can Apply

• Wards (sons/daughters) or widows of:

  • State Police

  • Union Territory Police
    who were killed in terror attacks, Naxal attacks, or extremist violence while on duty.

Accepted Courses

Must be pursuing a regular full-time professional degree, such as:

• Engineering (B.Tech/B.E)

• MBBS / BDS / BAMS / BHMS

• BBA / BCA

• B.Sc Nursing

• LLB

• B.Pharmacy

• Architecture

• Hotel Management

• Veterinary, Agriculture

• Other AICTE/UGC/Medical Council recognized professional courses

Course Type

• Only regular academic courses allowed.

• Distance learning/part-time courses are NOT eligible.

Minimum Academic Performance

• Must have secured at least 60% marks in:

  • Class 12, or

  • Diploma (if lateral entry), or

  • Graduation (if relevant)

Year of Study

• Must be studying in 1st year OR

• 2nd year (lateral entry) at the time of application.

Nationality

• Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

Scholarship Amount (Paid Annually)

• 36,000 per year for girls (?3000 per month)

• 30,000 per year for boys (?2500 per month)

Scholarship Duration

• Up to 5 years, depending on the duration of the course.

Mode of Payment

• Scholarship is transferred directly to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Renewal

• Must pass every academic year with the required marks for renewal.

• Renewal is allowed for each successive year of the degree.

Applicants must upload the following scanned documents:

• Passport-size photograph

• Student signature

• Aadhaar card of the student

• Certificate issued by the State/UT Police Department confirming the parent/spouse was martyred during a terror/Naxal attack

• Martyrdom verification document from the competent authority

• Birth certificate/relationship certificate

• Widow certificate (if applicable)

• Admission letter/proof of admission in a regular degree program

• Class 12/Diploma/Graduation marksheet (entry qualification)

• Fee receipt for the current academic year

• A bona fide certificate from the institution

• Bank passbook (student name, Aadhaar-linked, IFSC, account number)

• Caste certificate (if applicable)

Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)
For Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks

Step-by-Step Application Process

1. Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP)

• Go to the official Website click Here

• Click on “New Registration” if you are applying for the first time.

2. Register as a Student

• Fill in basic details such as:

  • Name

  • Mobile number

  • Email ID

  • Aadhaar number

  • Bank account details (must be in the student’s name and Aadhaar-linked)

• After registration, you will receive a Student Application ID.

3. Log in to the Portal

• Use your Application ID and password.

• Go to “Apply for Scholarship” and choose the scheme:
  Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks.

4. Fill the Application Form

Provide all required information:

• Personal details of the student

• Course details (only professional degree courses are eligible)

• Academic details

• Details of the martyred police personnel (parent/guardian)

• Upload required documents (see below)

5. Upload the Required Documents

Prepare and upload clear scanned copies of:

• Certificate of martyrdom issued by the State/UT Police Department

• Academic marksheets (qualifying examination)

• Admission/bonafide certificate from the college

• Aadhaar card

• Bank passbook

• Photograph of the student

• Any other certificate required by the portal

6. Submit the Application

• Review all details carefully.

• Click on Final Submit.

• Once submitted, you cannot edit the application.

7. Verification Process

Your application must be verified at two levels:

1. Institute Verification (your college verifies admission & academic details)

2. State/UT Police Department Verification (they confirm martyrdom details)

8. Selection & Approval

• After both verifications, applications go for final selection based on merit and eligibility.

• You will be notified through your registered mobile/email.

9. Scholarship Disbursement

• If approved, the scholarship amount is transferred directly to your Aadhaar-linked bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

• Scholarship is renewed every year based on academic performance.