- The scheme supports the higher education of children of State/UT Police personnel martyred during terror or Naxal attacks.
- A total of 500 fresh scholarships are awarded every year, with 250 for boys and 250 for girls.
- Female students receive ₹36,000 per year, while male students receive ₹30,000 per year.
- The scholarship is available for up to five years for approved professional and technical courses.
- National Scholarship Portal
- Phone Number: 0120 – 6619540 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM on all days, except government holidays)
- Email Address: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
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Summary of the Scheme
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| Name of Scheme | Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks (Merit-Based Scheme) |
| Launch Year | 2019 (Applicable from Academic Year 2019–20) |
| Benefits | Up to ₹36,000 per year for girls and ₹30,000 per year for boys for up to 5 years. |
| Beneficiary | Dependent children of State/UT Police personnel martyred during terror or Naxal attacks. |
| Nodal Agency | Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) through Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB). |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
PMSS for Wards of Martyred State/UT Police Personnel: Up to ₹36,000 per Year for Professional Education
A Central Government scholarship for the children of State/UT Police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks, supporting up to five years of professional and technical education.
Deadline: The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) lists 30 November 2026 as the last date for 2026-27 student applications. Please confirm on the NSP in case of any change.
What is this scheme?
This is the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks, a merit-based scholarship funded through the National Defence Fund. The original PMSS began in 2006-07. On 31 May 2019, the Government extended it to dependent wards of State/UT Police personnel martyred in terror or Naxal attacks, effective from the 2019-20 academic year.
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) runs it through its Resettlement and Welfare Directorate, and the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB) processes applications. The aim is to help these children pursue higher professional and technical education without excessive financial difficulty.
Key Benefits
- Girls: ₹3,000 per month (₹36,000 per year)
- Boys: ₹2,500 per month (₹30,000 per year)
- 500 fresh scholarships every year: 250 for boys and 250 for girls, allocated separately
- Up to 5 years of support, depending on the course duration
- Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account through PFMS
- A personal appreciation letter from the Prime Minister for freshly selected students
- There is no separate State-wise quota
Who Is Eligible?
- You must be a dependent child of State/UT Police personnel martyred during a terror or Naxal attack.
- You must be pursuing a first professional degree in an eligible field.
- Fresh applicants need at least 60% marks in the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ): Class 12, Diploma or Graduation, depending on the course. For CBSE Class 12, the best five subjects out of 500 are counted.
- Renewal applicants must pass each academic year with at least 50% marks.
- Students admitted directly to the second year of a professional bachelor’s degree through lateral entry after a Diploma are also eligible.
- A maximum of two children per family can receive the scholarship.
- Applicants are eligible regardless of marital status.
- There is no rank restriction for the police personnel covered.
- Fresh applicants must submit a State Government certificate confirming the martyrdom during terror or Naxal violence. This is mandatory.
Not eligible: correspondence or distance-learning students, diploma-only courses, students studying abroad, and those receiving another scholarship or stipend.
Eligible Courses
| Category | Courses |
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| Medical and Healthcare | MBBS, BDS, BAMS, BHMS, BSMS, BUMS, BPT, BSc MLT, BVSc & AH, B.Pharm, BSc Nursing, BNYS, Pharm D, BSc Optometry, Occupational Therapy |
| Engineering and Architecture | BE, B.Tech, B.Arch |
| Management and Computer Applications | MBA, BBA, BBM, BCA, MCA, B.Plan |
| Other Professional | BSc Agriculture, BFSc, BSc Horticulture, Company Secretary, BSc Biotechnology, B.Ed, Mass Communication, Hotel Management, BP.Ed, BASLP, Fashion Technology, BSc Microbiology, BSc Hospitality and Hotel Administration, LLB, B.El.Ed, BFA, BFD, BA LLB |
Pharm D is funded for four years only. A course appearing on the list does not make every college eligible, so check the recognition requirements in the official guidelines.
Selection Process
- Online application through the NSP
- Verification by the institution of admission details and academic records
- Verification by State/UT authorities of eligibility and the martyrdom certificate
- Checking by WARB under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- Merit list prepared from marks in the MEQ
- Final approval and sanction by the Ministry of Home Affairs
If two applicants have the same percentage, preference goes to the ward of the junior-most personnel (the one with lower earnings).
Documents Required
Fresh applicants
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photograph
- State Government martyrdom certificate (mandatory)
- Attested marksheet of the MEQ
- Death certificate of the police personnel
- Aadhaar-linked bank account details
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Any other document requested on the NSP
Renewal applicants
- Certificate from the educational institution confirming continuation in the course
- Any additional document requested on the NSP
Keep your mobile number and email active, and upload clear, complete scans to avoid delays.
How to Apply
- Open the National Scholarship Portal and select the Student section.
- New applicants choose New Registration, read the instructions and guidelines, accept the undertaking and proceed.
- Complete One-Time Registration (OTR) to get your OTR number.
- Log in with your OTR number and password.
- Open the fresh scholarship application and select the PMSS for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel Martyred During Terror/Naxal Attacks (Merit Based Scheme).
- Fill in your personal, academic and bank details.
- Upload the documents, including the State Government martyrdom certificate and your marksheet.
- Review everything, submit, and save the confirmation.
- Your institution and the State/UT authorities verify the application before MHA processes it.
Renewal
Selected students do not apply as fresh candidates each year, but must file a renewal application on the NSP.
- Pass each academic year with at least 50% marks.
- Continue in the same approved course and institution.
- For this category, a certificate from the educational institution is sufficient as the service-related certificate.
- A grace period of up to one year may be allowed for late renewal. It is a limited relaxation, not automatic.
Important Conditions
- Do not change your course or college after selection. If you take fresh admission elsewhere in a later year, the scholarship is liable to be rejected permanently.
- Providing false information or concealing facts can lead to cancellation, a refund of the amount with interest, and further action under the guidelines.
- You cannot receive PMSS alongside another scholarship, stipend or financial assistance.
- MBA and MCA are allowed, subject to the first-professional-course condition.
Contact and Helpdesk
National Scholarship Portal
- Phone: 0120-6619540 (8:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily, except government holidays)
- Email: helpdesk@nsp.gov.in
WARB, Ministry of Home Affairs
- Phone: 011-23063111
- Email: Secywarb-mha@nic.in
You can also contact the nodal officer in your State/UT Home Department.