PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026-27 for Ex-Servicemen Wards: ₹3,000 a Month for Girls, ₹2,500 for Boys – Apply on KSB Portal
Kendriya Sainik Board's PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026-27 is open for wards and widows of ex-servicemen joining professional courses. Girls get ₹3,000 and boys ₹2,500 a month. Eligibility, courses, documents, last date and how to apply.
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PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026-27 Open
The Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB), Ministry of Defence, has opened the online portal for the Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) 2026-27. The scheme supports wards and widows of ex-servicemen (and ex-Coast Guard personnel) who are joining the first year of a professional degree course.
Under the scheme, girls receive ₹3,000 a month and boys ₹2,500 a month, paid annually for the full duration of the course. The portal opened on 1 August 2026. Reports put the last date for fresh applications at 31 December 2026; confirm the exact date on ksb.gov.in.
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) |
| Implementing agency | Kendriya Sainik Board, Ministry of Defence |
| Beneficiaries | Wards and widows of ex-servicemen / ex-Coast Guard personnel |
| Portal opened | 1 August 2026 |
| Last date (fresh) | 31 December 2026 (as reported) |
| Amount | ₹3,000/month (girls), ₹2,500/month (boys) |
| Official website | ksb.gov.in |
Scholarship Amount
| Candidate | Per Month | Per Year |
|---|---|---|
| Girls | ₹3,000 | ₹36,000 |
| Boys | ₹2,500 | ₹30,000 |
The scholarship is paid for the duration of the course (usually 2 to 5 years), subject to renewal conditions.
Eligibility
1. The applicant must be a ward or widow of an ex-serviceman or ex-Coast Guard personnel of the Army, Navy or Air Force.
2. Only first-year students of a professional course can apply; lateral-entry students are not eligible.
3. At least 60% marks in the minimum entry qualification (such as Class 12 or graduation).
4. Wards of civilians, including paramilitary personnel, are not covered under this KSB scheme.
Eligible Courses
Professional degree courses approved by the relevant regulator (AICTE, UGC, NMC, etc.), such as BE, BTech, MBBS, BDS, BEd, BBA, BCA, BPharm, BA-LLB and similar. At postgraduate level, only MBA and MCA are covered. Distance, vocational and overseas courses are not eligible.
Documents Required
1. Ex-serviceman discharge book or PPO
2. Marksheet of the minimum entry qualification
3. Proof of admission in the first year
4. Bank account details of the student
5. Aadhaar and other documents as asked on the portal
How to Apply
Step 1: Visit ksb.gov.in and open the PMSS online application.
Step 2: Register and fill in details of the ex-serviceman and the student.
Step 3: Upload the required documents.
Step 4: Submit the application and get it verified by the Zila/Rajya Sainik Board or the Record Office as indicated on the portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Who can apply for PMSS 2026-27?
First-year professional course students who are wards or widows of ex-servicemen or ex-Coast Guard personnel.
Q2. How much is the PM Scholarship?
₹3,000 a month for girls and ₹2,500 a month for boys.
Q3. What minimum marks are required?
60% in the minimum entry qualification.
Q4. Can second-year students apply?
No, only first-year students can apply as fresh candidates.
Conclusion
If you are the son, daughter or widow of an ex-serviceman and have just joined a professional course, apply for PMSS 2026-27 on ksb.gov.in early and get your application verified in time. Check the portal for the final last date and any updates.