<![CDATA[Government Welfare & Social Schemes – AI Global News]]> https://www.civicnewsindia.com/rss/category/government-welfare-social-schemes en-us Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:39:26 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 03:39:26 +0000 editor@aiglobalnews.com (AI Global News) webmaster@aiglobalnews.com 60 <![CDATA[New ST Post Matric Scholarship Benefits and Rules]]> https://www.civicnewsindia.com/new-st-post-matric-scholarship-benefits-and-rules-6a0a23f8f10f1 https://www.civicnewsindia.com/new-st-post-matric-scholarship-benefits-and-rules-6a0a23f8f10f1

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"Post Matric Scholarship Scheme For The Students Belonging To Scheduled Tribe For Studies In India" is a centrally sponsored scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs, for the students of Scheduled Tribe (ST) for studies in India. This scheme is for pursuing higher education starting from class XI to Post Graduation courses in India.
Objective of the scheme:
  • To enable eligible Scheduled Tribe students to undertake quality education from Post Matric to Post Graduate level by providing them financial assistance.
  • To create an error free platform ensuring that the targeted beneficiaries receive scholarship on time.
Scholarship under the Scheme will be available to ST students for studies in India and will be directly transferred to the account of students.
Scope of the scheme:
These scholarships are available for studies in India only and are awarded by the Government of the State/Union Territory Administration to which the applicant actually belongs i.e. were permanently settled.

Benefits

Stipend: The student will be entitled to stipend as per rates listed below.
 
 
Courses Hostellers Day Scholar
Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree leading to Degree, PG Diploma, in professional courses in various streams Monthly: 1200 ; Annually: 12000 Monthly: 500 ; Annually: 5500
All non-professional recognized courses leading to a Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree not covered under Group I in Arts, Science and Commerce like BA/B.Sc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com Monthly: 820 ; Annually: 8200 Monthly: 530; Annually: 5300
Vocational stream, ITI courses, 3 year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. Monthly: 570; Annually: 5700 Monthly: 300; Annually: 3000
All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X), e.g. senior secondary certificate (class XI and XII). Monthly: 380; Annually: 3800 Monthly: 230; Annually: 2300
 
Note 1: It needs to be clarified that the stipend is a sort of incentive provided to a student for pursuing a particular course and in no way meant to provide for reimbursement of boarding and lodging charges like mess, hostel or other similar charges.
Note 2: Additional Disability Allowance: -In addition to stipend provided above, an additional Stipend of Rs. 800/-per month (Rs. 9600 annually) will be given to the Divyangjan student who is hosteller and Rs.600 (Rs 7200 annually) to Day scholar. The disability as defined under the relevant ‘Disabilities Act’ has to be certified by competent medical authority of the State Govt./UT Administration. The provisions of Disability allowance will also apply to leprosy-cured and students having sickle cell Anemia or Thalassemia as notified by Ministry of Social Justice and empowerment
Note 3: Under “National fellowship & Scholarship for Higher Education of ST students” Scheme [Top class Scholarship], MoTA is providing Scholarships to students for pursuing graduation and post-graduation courses in Top Class Institutes (currently 252) across India. To avoid duplicity, students pursuing courses in such Institutes will not be entitled for benefit under Post Matric Scholarship. Scholarship holder under this scheme can hold only one scholarship/stipend at a time.
A centrally sponsored scholarship scheme by the Ministry of Tribal Affairs for students from scheduled tribes pursuing post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education.
Components of the Scheme:
The scholarship has two components:
  • Component 1: Payment of compulsory fees charged by educational institutions subject to the limit fixed by the concerned State.
  • Component 2: Payment of Maintenance amount varying from ₹230/- to ₹1200/- per month, depending upon the course of study pursued by the student.
 

Eligibility

  1. The scholarships are open to nationals of India.
  2. These scholarships will be given for the study of all recognized post-matriculation post-secondary courses pursued in recognized institutions.
  3. Only those candidates who belong to Scheduled Tribes so specified in relation to the State/Union Territory to which the applicant actually belongs (i.e. permanently settled) and who have passed the Matriculation or Higher Secondary or any higher examination of a recognized University or Board of Secondary Education, will be eligible.
  4. Students studying in Class XI of Higher Secondary Schools which have a continuous school course of 12th class will not be eligible. However, in cases where the X class examination of such courses is treated as equivalent to Matriculation and students after passing the tenth class can join other courses, such students will be treated as post-matric students and will be eligible for the award of scholarships.
  5. Students pursuing post-graduate courses in medicine will be eligible if they are not allowed to practice during the period of their course.
  6. Students who after failing or passing the undergraduate/post-graduate examinations in Arts/Science/Commerce join any recognized professional or technical certificate/diploma/degree courses will be awarded scholarships if otherwise eligible. No subsequent failure will be condoned except for courses in Group ‘I’, and no further change in the course will be allowed.
  7. Students who pursue their studies through correspondence courses are also eligible. The term correspondence includes distant and continuing education.
  8. Employed students who take leave without pay for the entire duration of the course and study as full-time students will be eligible for scholarships.
  9. From the academic year 1980-81, employed students whose income combined with the income of their parents/guardians does not exceed the maximum prescribed income ceiling are made eligible for post-matric scholarships to the extent of reimbursement of all compulsorily payable non-refundable fees.
  10. All children of the same parents/guardians will be entitled to receive the benefits of the scheme.
  11. A scholarship holder under this scheme will not hold any other scholarship/stipend.
  12. If awarded any other scholarship/stipend, the student can exercise his/her option for either of the two scholarships/stipends, whichever is more beneficial to him/her, and should inform the awarding authority through the Head of the Institution about the option made. No scholarship will be paid to the students under this scheme from the date he/she accepts another scholarship/stipend. The student can, however, accept free lodging or a grant or Adhoc monetary help from the State Government or any other source for the purchase of books, and equipment or for meeting the expenses on board and
  13. lodging in addition to the scholarship amount paid under this scheme.
Income Criteria:
Scholarships will be paid to the students whose parents/guardians’ income from all sources does not exceed ₹ 2,00,000/- per annum.
 
NOTE 1: So long as either of the parents (or husband in the case of a married unemployed girl student) is alive, only the income of the parents/husband, as the case may be, from all sources has to be taken into account and of no other member even though they may be earning. In the form of income declaration, income is to be declared on this basis. Only in the case where both the parents (or husband in the case of a married but unemployed girl student) have died, the income of the guardian who is supporting the student in his/her studies is to be taken. Such students whose parental income is affected due to the unfortunate death of one of their earning parents and resultantly comes within the income ceiling prescribed under the scheme shall become eligible for the scholarship, subject to their fulfilling other conditions of eligibility, from the month in which such sad incidence takes place. Applications for scholarships from such students can be considered even after the lapse of the last date of receipt of applications, on compassionate grounds.
NOTE 2: House rent allowance received by the parents of a student shall be exempted from the computation of ‘income’ if the same has been permitted to be exempted for purpose of Income-tax.
NOTE 3: Income certificate is required to be taken once only i.e. at the time of admission to courses that are continuing for more than one year.
NOTE 4: The revised income ceilings account for Consumer Price Index for Industrial workers up to October 2009. The income Ceiling would be revised once every two years linking it with Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers for the month of October of the year, preceding the year of revision, and will be made effective from April.

Exclusions

  • Candidates who complete a course in one stream will not be eligible to take diploma/degree course of different stream. For example, student will not be eligible for scholarship for pursuing B. Com after completing B.A or BSC or MBBS after doing B.Tech.
 

Application Process

Offline
  • Application complete in all respects shall be submitted to the Head of the Institution, being attended or last attended by the candidates and shall be addressed to an officer specified for this purpose by the Government of State/Union Territory to which the student belongs, in accordance with the instructions issued by them from time to time.

Documents Required

  1. An application for a scholarship should comprise:
  2. One copy of the application for scholarship in the prescribed form (separate application forms have been prescribed for ‘fresh’ and renewal scholarships by concerned States/UTs).
  3. One copy of the passport-size photograph with signatures of the student thereon (for fresh scholarship).
  4. One attested copy of certificates, diplomas, degrees, etc. in respect of all examinations passed.
  5. A certificate (in original) of Caste duly signed by an authorized Revenue Officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.
  6. An income declaration by the self-employed parents/guardians, stating definite income from all sources through an affidavit on nonjudicial stamp paper. Employed parents/guardians are required to obtain an income certificate from their employer and for any additional income from other sources, they would furnish a declaration by way of an affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper.
  7. A receipt in acknowledgment of the scholarship in the previous year on the form attached to the application only duly counter-signed by the Head of the Institution concerned if the applicant was in receipt of a scholarship under this scheme in the preceding year.
]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 08:41:08 +0000 <![CDATA[UP OBC Scholarship Application Process and Eligibility Guide]]> https://www.civicnewsindia.com/up-obc-scholarship-application-process-and-eligibility-guide-6a0a240411bfb https://www.civicnewsindia.com/up-obc-scholarship-application-process-and-eligibility-guide-6a0a240411bfb

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Education is top seeded to uplift the backward classes. Because of lack of education, a social category remains backward. Inspite of long duration passed since independence of the country, expected improvement is not seen in the educational status of Other Backward Classes. Many efforts have been made to improve the educational status. At present, Fee Reimbursement scheme is being operated in online mode by Department of Backward Classes Welfare with the objective of development of backward classes and uplifting their educational status. Under this scheme, students of Other Backward Classes studying in all government schools, aided and recognized educational institute are being provided with the scholarship each year. Department of Backward Classes Welfare is continuously working to uplift the educational status of backward classes.

Benefits

  1. Monthly Rs. 150/- for a maximum of 10 months.
  2. Annually Rs. 750/- ad hoc grant in one go.

Eligibility

  1. Native and studying in Uttar Pradesh.
  2. Annual income of the parents/guardians of the students upto Rs. 2 Lakh.
  3. Students studying in government schools, aided and recognized educational institutes (provided the availability of the budget). ।
 

Application Process

Online
  1. First of all, OBC students need to click on Option in the Student Section of website.
  2. Student Registration.
  3. Fill out the application form.
  4. Print out of application form.
  5. Deposit the print out along with all the enclosures in the educational institute.
  6. Verify and forward the application form by an educational institute.
  7. Verify and forward the application by Education Officer.
  8. Examine and match the data at state N.I.C. level.
  9. Approve/disapprove by the District Approval Committee.
  10. Lock the approved data with the digital signature by District Backward Class Welfare Officer.
  11. Generate the demand by the Directorate based on the data available on N.I.C.
  12. Depositing of the amount directly in the bank account of the student.

Documents Required

  1. UP Residential Proof: Students can upload any of the following documents- Ration card, Aadhaar card, Voter ID, driving license, or PAN card.
  2. Student caste certificate.
  3. Family income certificate.
  4. Student ID proof is issued by the educational institution.
  5. Mark sheets of qualifying examination
  6. Current year fee receipt/admission letter issued by the educational institution
  7. Student bank passbook
]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 08:38:05 +0000 <![CDATA[Post Matric Scholarship for Students with Disabilities Guide]]> https://www.civicnewsindia.com/post-matric-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities-guide-6a0a240f1fc50 https://www.civicnewsindia.com/post-matric-scholarship-for-students-with-disabilities-guide-6a0a240f1fc50

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A scholarship scheme by DoEPwD for students with disabilities pursuing a post-matric qualification from UGC/AICTE recognized universities, i.e. students of Class 11th, Class 12th, including Polytechnics, Post-Matriculation Diploma/Certificates and Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in India and Master’s Degree/Diploma.
 
The students with the specified disabilities defined in Schedule of the "Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016" will be eligible under this scheme. This includes persons with visual, hearing, speech, loco-motor, mental retardation, and other disabilities. NOS is implemented offline by the DEPwD.
 
At times SwDs are deprived of harnessing their latent skills and thereby miss the opportunity. This scheme aims to support SwDs to study further in order to prepare themselves to earn their livelihood and to find a dignified place for themselves in the society as they face several barriers physical, financial, psychological, mental in pursuing studies and living with dignity.

Benefits

Maintenance Allowance (₹ per Month):
 
  1. Group 1: All Bachelor’s/Post-Graduate Degree Courses in Medicine, Engineering/Technology, Planning/Architecture, Fashion Technology, Management, Business/Finance Administration, Computer Science/Applications, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences; Hostellers – 1600; Day Scholars – 750
  2. Group 2: Professional Courses leading to Degree / Diploma, Certificate in areas like Pharmacy (B.Pharma), LLB, BFS, other para-medical branches like Rehabilitation, Diagnostics etc., Mass Communication, Hotel Management & Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality, Interior Decoration, Nutrition & Dietetics, Commercial Art, Financial Services (e.g. Banking Insurance, Taxation etc.); Hostellers – 1100; Day Scholars – 700
  3. Group 3: All other courses leading to a Graduate Degree not covered under Group 1 and 2, e.g. BA/B.Sc/B.Com etc. Hostellers – 950; Day Scholars – 650
  4. Group 4: All Post-Matriculation Level Non-Degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class 10th), e.g. Senior Secondary Certificate (Class 11th and 12th), both general and vocational stream, ITI courses, 3-year diploma courses in Polytechnics etc. Hostellers – 900; Day Scholars – 550
 
Disability Allowances (₹/Annum):
  • Visually Impaired – 4000.
  • Hearing Impaired – 2000.
  • Physically Disabled (OH) – 2000.
  • Intellectual Disabilities – 4000.
  • All other types of disability not covered above – 2000.
 
Book Allowance: ₹1500/- per annum.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a student.
  2. The applicant must be pursuing a post-matric qualification, i.e. Class 11th, Class 12th, including Polytechnics, Post-Matriculation Diploma/Certificates and Bachelor’s Degree/Diploma in India and Master’s Degree/Diploma.
  3. The applicant must be disabled, with disability percentage of 40% or above.
  4. The Total Annual income of parents/guardians of the applicant (from all sources) must not exceed ₹ 2.50 Lakh per Annum.
  5. The applicant must not be availing any other scholarship by the govt.
  6. The applicant must not be the third sibling of the family who has been given this scholarship.

Exclusions

  1. Scholarship will not be given to more than two students from a family. Provided in case the second child is a twin, the scholarship will be admissible to both.
  2. A scholarship holder under this scheme cannot hold any other scholarship or stipend.
  3. If any candidate furnishes false information / document and is established as false. An action will be initiated for recovery of the amount spent with 15% compound interest thereon. Also, such candidate will be blacklisted for future and appropriate legal action can be taken.
  4. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get any scholarship for that class for a second (or subsequent) year.

Application Process

Online
Step 1: Keep ready the soft copies of the required documents.
Go to http://www.scholarships.gov.in/. and click “New Registration”.
Guidelines for Registration will appear. Scroll to the bottom.
Read carefully the undertaking. Accept the Terms. Click “Continue”.
 
Step 2: A Registration Form will appear. (The fields marked as * are compulsory)
Fill the details and click “Register”.
Your Application ID and password will be displayed.
The same will also be sent as an SMS on your registered mobile number.
 
Step 3: Go to https://scholarships.gov.in/fresh/newstdRegfrmInstruction
Click on “Login to Apply”. Enter your Application ID and password.
Type the Captcha and click “Login”.
On the next screen, provide the OTP received on your registered mobile number. You will be directed to the Password Reset screen.
Create a new password and confirm.
Click “Submit”. You will be directed to the “Applicant’s Dashboard”.
 
Step 4: On the left pane, click “Application Form”. The fields marked as * are compulsory. Fill the details and upload the documents.
You can either click on “Save as Draft” to complete the application later.
Else, click “Final Submit” to submit the application.

Documents Required

  1. Photograph.
  2. Proof of Age.
  3. Certificate of Disability (Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act 2016).
  4. Income Certificate.
  5. Tuition Fee Receipt.
  6. Last academic qualification certificate.
  7. Bank Details of the applicant or of the Parent/Guardian.
]]> Sun, 17 May 2026 08:28:13 +0000 <![CDATA[PMSS Scholarship Guide for Ex Servicemen Wards and Widows]]> https://www.civicnewsindia.com/pmss-scholarship-guide-for-ex-servicemen-wards-and-widows-6a0a241dadd22 https://www.civicnewsindia.com/pmss-scholarship-guide-for-ex-servicemen-wards-and-widows-6a0a241dadd22

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The Scheme “Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS)” was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 by the Department of Ex-servicemen Welfare, Ministry of Defence, Government of India. The scheme is being implemented to encourage technical and post-graduate education for the widows and wards of the deceased/ex-service personnel of Armed Forces. The scheme is funded out of National Defence Fund administered by Prime Minister’s Office. Scholarships are available for education at various technical institutions (medical, dental, veterinary, engineering, MBA, MCA and other equivalent technical institutions having AICTE/UGC approval). The Scheme is managed by the Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB).
 

Benefits

Amount of Scholarship (Paid annually):
  • ₹2,500/- per month (For Boys)
  • ₹3000/- per month (For Girls)
Notes:
  1. A total number of 5500 wards/ widows of Ex-servicemen are selected for scholarship in each academic year.
  2. Scholarships are equally divided amongst boys and girls i.e. 2750 each.
  3. Scholarships are paid for a period of two to five years as per the duration of the courses approved by the concerned government regulatory bodies.
  4. Scholarship amount is paid annually to the selected students.
  5. The payment is made through ECS into the bank account of the selected students.
 

Eligibility

  1. Students who have taken admission in 1st year i.e. current financial year (except Lateral Entry) are only eligible to apply for PMSS.
  2. Students should have scored 60% and above in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/ Diploma/ Graduation.
  3. Students who are Dependent Wards/ Widows of Ex-servicemen & Ex-Coast Guard personnel are eligible to apply under the scheme.
  4. Master Degree Courses are not eligible for PMSS except MBA / MCA Courses.
  5. Scholarship can be availed by student for One Course only.
Priority for Grant of Scholarship:
  • Category 1 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel killed in action.
  • Category 2 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in action and boarded out of service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard service.
  • Category 3 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel who died while in service for causes attributable to Military / Coast Guard Service.
  • Category 4 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel disabled in service with disability attributable to Military/ Coast Guard Service.
  • Category 5 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel in receipt of gallantry awards.
  • Category 6 - Wards / Widows of ESM/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel (PBOR Only).
Eligible Courses:
The Eligibility Criteria for PMSS Courses are as follows:
  • First Professional Degree Courses including integrated degree courses as per PMSS approved list of courses like BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed, BBA, BCA, B Pharma, BA.LLB, etc. duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as the All India Council for Technical Education, National Medical Commission, UGC etc.
Scholarship for Integrated Courses:
Selection of candidates seeking PMSS for pursuing dual degree integrated courses will be governed by under mentioned parameters:
  • Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) will be 10+2.
  • For Integrated courses scholarship will be paid for the full duration of the course except internship period as per PMSS approved list of courses.
Minimum Eligible Marks in MEQ:
  • Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) for entry to various professional courses differs e.g. for MBBS it is 10+2 whereas for BE/B Tech it is 10+2 / Diploma, for B.Ed and MBA it is graduation qualification.
  • A candidate must have minimum 60% marks in MEQ to apply for PM Scholarship Scheme. All subjects will be taken for calculation of 60% marks including optional subjects also and not out of best subjects.
  • Wherein both marks and CGPA are mentioned in the mark sheet, then the marks is being taken for calculation of percentage.
  • Wherein only CGPA/grade points are mentioned in the mark sheet, in such cases the student is required to upload the university issued percentage conversion formula along with mark sheet.
 

Exclusions

  1. Wards of Civilians including Para Military Personnel are NOT ELIGIBLE.
  2. Students studying in 2nd or subsequent years are not eligible.
  3. Students studying abroad are not eligible for this scheme.
  4. No distance learning/vocational course is permitted under PMSS.
 

Application Process

Online
Procedure to apply ONLINE:
Step 1: Visit the KSB Website and click on List of documents to be uploaded under the PMSS link and Download Annexures 1, 2 and 3.
Step 2: Complete these three Annexures in all respects (Please do not use your own format or any other format)
Visit the KSB website and click on the link "Apply Online" under the PMSS link. A new window will appear.
Step 3: Upload your Passport size photo and click on the "Upload" icon.
Step 4: If you have not registered earlier please fill all the boxes which appear in the window in Part-1 and Part-2 with details of ESM and click submit.
Step 5: After registration, a login ID, password, and a link will be automatically generated by the system and sent to the Email mentioned in Registration Part-I.
Step 6: After successfully registering User will get an activation link to his/her email, kindly click on the activation link.
Step 7: A window will appear and by putting your User Name (Login ID) and Pass Word, it will take you to your dashboard visit KSB Website and click on the login button, and log in with login credentials.
Step 8: After login click on “New Application” and choose Prime Minister Scholarship Scheme.
Step 9: Please fill all the boxes which appear in the window in Part-1, Part-2 & Part-3 and Scan all required documents in original and upload legible documents at the right place of the application.
Step 10: Save and Forward (If the application is not saved & forwarded, the onus lies with the student/ESM). Please check with your ZSB about your application available on their Portal (if required).
(Online Submission Flow Chart)
[Note: Hard copy / paper application will not be entertained. One candidate can apply for one course only.]
Selection of Student:
On scrutinizing of applications, a merit list is generated as per undermentioned parameters :-
(a) Merit list is prepared as per priority for grant of scholarship (Category 1 to 6) and subject to percentage of marks obtained in Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ).
(b) Separate list is prepared for male and female students.
If you have doubt or need any clarification, kindly contact your Zila Sainik Board for detailed Information Brochure available with them.
Acknowledgement of Scholarship Amount from Students:
  • On receipt of scholarship amount from KSB, student is required to update Column 14 of Renewal Application by logging into his/her KSB account using Login ID & Password by entering ‘DATE OF PAYMENT AND AMOUNT RECEIVED’ (two separate columns).
  • This is mandatory audit requirement to get benefit of PMSS, otherwise scholarship will be cancelled and the money already paid will be recovered. SAVE BUTTON is provided at bottom of Column 14. This action has to be completed immediately on receipt of scholarship amount for each instalment.
Other Important Aspects for ESM/Student Relating to PMSS
  • Students to response in time according to SMS/e-mail received from Kendriya Sainik Board.
  • E-mail and Mobile Number mentioned in the application must be of student. Alternate Mobile Number can be of ESM. E-mail and mobile number once registered should not be changed since all messages being sent to the registered e-mail/mobile number.
  • During checking of new application if observation raised from ZSB/RSB and KSB is not rectified within the stipulated time frame of 10 days, then the application will be automatically rejected by the system. So ensure that the observation is rectified in time to avoid system rejection of application.
  • During the period from January to May, processing, selection and preparation of merit list of new application (1st year students) is being done by KSB. Processing and payment of renewal application is done as and when received by KSB throughout the year. Student/ESM to keep in mind the periodicity of checking of application (new and renewal) before raising any query relating to checking/payment status of applications.
  • Student/ESM should login to KSB account to check the status of application. It is to be noted while application status is showing pending to the student dashboard, but on ground the application is in the process at different levels / functionaries at KSB.
  • In the cases application status showing 'New' to the student dashboard, it indicates that the application is yet to be submitted by the ESM/ Student and the application is still with the ESM/ Student’s dashboard. In such cases, ESM/ Student is required to open the application and click on 'Save and Forward' button to submit the application for onward processing.
  • Student studying abroad as well as distance learning/ vocational course is not eligible for PMSS.
  • The amount of scholarship including any other scholarship or financial assistance from any other source will not exceed the total amount of scholarship available under this scheme.
Renewal Instructions for Students/ESM:
  • The scholarship amount of First Installment will be paid immediately after the selection in merit list. For subsequent payment, the students should submit Online Renewal Application on completion of their each academic year, till completion of the course.
  • 50% marks are mandatory in each semester / academic year. Passing of all subjects in each semester / year in FIRST ATTEMPT is mandatory requirement for continuation of scholarship.
  • If a student failed / get RA in any subject, his / her scholarship will be closed forever. He will not be entitled for subsequent instalment of PMSS. The student can apply for renewal of scholarship within ONE YEAR from declaration of result.
  • Processing of renewal application is done as and when received throughout the year. However, during the period from January to May, processing, selection and preparation of merit list of new application (1st year students) is being done by KSB. It is to be noted while applications status is showing pending to you, but on ground your application is in process at different levels / functionaries i.e. at User level, Supervisory level and finally by JD (PMSS) of KSB.
  • On approved by JD (PMSS), the list of students is sent to Account Officer of KSB to process the payment through concerned bank. In the cases where application status is showing ‘New’ to the student’s dashboard, it indicates that the application is NOT yet submitted by the ESM/Student and the application is still with the ESM/student’s dashboard. In such cases, ESM/Student is required to open the application and click on save and forward button to submit the application for onward processing.
  • Student/ESM to keep in mind the periodicity of checking of application (new and renewal) before raising any query relating to checking/payment status of applications. Therefore, have PATIENCE and check your e-mail / KSB account for regular updates.
  • Student need to ensure that Mobile No and E-mail ID given for PMSS are remain functional till completion of the course because all alert and SMS about status of your application are sent on given Mobile No and E-Mail. However, in case of any change, KSB must be informed accordingly for updating your record.
  • The students who have already been selected for PMSS and presently studying in 2nd or subsequent year need not to apply for New Application. Such students are required to apply for Renewal Application only.
Instructions for PMSS
Check List for Student
Do’s and Don’ts

 

Documents Required

List of Original Documents to be Scanned and Uploaded:
  1. Ex-Servicemen / Ex-Coast Guard Certificate duly filled up and signed by ZSB/Coast Guard HQ as per Annexure-1.
  2. Bonafide Certificate duly filled up correctly and signed by Vice Chancellor/ Principal/ Vice Principal/Dean/Associate Dean/Registrar/Dy Registrar/Director/Dy Director of the Institute/College as per Annexure-2.
  3. Certificate from students bank stating that Aadhaar Card of student linked with his/her bank account number as per Annexure-3).
  4. Matriculation Certificate for verifying the Date of Birth.
  5. Minimum Educational Qualification (MEQ) certificate as applicable (10+2 Marksheet/ Graduation (mark sheets of 3 years/ all semesters) /Diploma (mark sheets of all semesters.
  6. 1st page of Bank Pass Book (preferably SBI/PNB only) clearly showing name and A/c Number of Student and IFS code of the bank (duly printed and not hand written).
  7. Aadhaar Card of Student
  8. PPO/ESM Identity Card for Category 6 and the following supporting documents incase of Category 1 to 5: Copy of -
  • Category - 1: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
  • Category - 2: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
  • Category - 3: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
  • Category - 4: Part II Order in case of Army/ Gen form in case of Navy and POR in case of Air Force
  • Category - 5: Award Certificate along with Gazette Notification.
  • Category - 6: Original PPO or ESM Identity Card to be scanned and uploaded.
Note- Failure to upload any of the above documents will lead to rejection of application.
For Renewal- List of Documents to be Uploaded:
  • Annexure-1 (Bonafide Certificate duly signed by Vice Chancellor / Principal / Vice Principal / Dean / Associate Dean / Registrar / Deputy Registrar / Director / Deputy Director.
  • Annexure-2 ((Instructions and Certificate / Undertaking from Student / ESM).
  • Annexure-3 (Aadhaar Linking Certificate duly completed and signed by Bank Manager) (SBI / PNB only).
  • Original mark sheets (both semesters / academic year) issued by university. Computer generated mark sheets not to be uploaded.
  • Annexure-4 (Not applicable to all Students). Certificate signed by University to be uploaded by those students whose mark sheets are issued by the University on completion of entire course.
  • First page of Bank Pass Book or cancelled cheque leaf of student (if Name and Account Number is printed).
  • Aadhaar Card of Student showing name and address.
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