Captain Rajiv Singh retired from the Indian Army in 2018. His daughter Ananya wanted to pursue B.Tech. Family pension was the only income. The PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) through KSB changed everything — ₹3,000/month directly in Ananya’s account for 4 years. Engineering completed. No financial compromise.
PM Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) — administered by Kendriya Sainik Board (KSB) under the Ministry of Defence. Funded by the National Defence Fund (Prime Minister’s Office). Annual scholarships for wards and widows of Ex-Servicemen, Ex-Coast Guard, and CAPF personnel pursuing first-year professional degree courses. 5,500 scholarships per year.
Official Portal: 👉 online.ksb.gov.in
💡 Quick Answer: Girls: ₹3,000/month = ₹36,000/year Boys: ₹2,500/month = ₹30,000/year Apply: online.ksb.gov.in → Fresh Registration Application window: August–November 2026 (expected) Total seats: 5,500/year Helpline: 011-20862447 (Mon-Fri 9 AM–5 PM)
Amount — 2026
| Student | Monthly | Annual |
|---|---|---|
| Girl students | ₹3,000/month | ₹36,000/year |
| Boy students | ₹2,500/month | ₹30,000/year |
Previous amounts were ₹2,750 (girls) and ₹2,250 (boys) — revised upward।
⭐ 5 Priority Categories — Who Gets Selected First?
KSB follows strict priority order — 5,500 seats limited:
| Priority | Category | Who |
|---|---|---|
| 1st (Highest) | Killed in Action | Wards/widows of personnel killed in military operations |
| 2nd | Disabled in Action | Wards/widows of personnel disabled in action — medically boarded out |
| 3rd | Died in Service | Wards/widows of personnel who died in service (service-related causes) |
| 4th | Disabled in Service | Wards/widows of personnel disabled during service (service-related) |
| 5th | Gallantry Award | Wards/widows of Param Vir Chakra, Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra recipients |
| 6th (General) | All other ESM | All remaining eligible wards of Ex-Servicemen |
Lower priority number = higher chance of selection। Category 1 applicants are almost always selected — Category 6 = depends on seat availability।
Eligibility — Who Can Apply?
Eligible:
- ✅ Dependent ward or widow of Ex-Serviceman, Ex-Coast Guard, CAPF, Assam Rifles, or State Police (killed/disabled in action)
- ✅ Enrolled in 1st year of a professional/technical degree course
- ✅ Minimum 60% marks in qualifying exam (Class 12 / Diploma / Graduation)
- ✅ Course in AICTE-approved / UGC-recognized / Government-approved institution
NOT Eligible:
- ❌ Lateral entry students (2nd/3rd year direct entry) = NOT eligible
- ❌ Wards of Civilians or Para-Military not part of Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard
- ❌ Distance learning courses = not covered
- ❌ Studying abroad = not eligible
- ❌ Already receiving another scholarship exceeding PMSS entitlement
⚠️ Eligible Courses — Important!
PMSS = Professional/Technical degrees ONLY:
Eligible:
- ✅ B.Tech / BE / B.Arch
- ✅ MBBS / BDS / B.Pharmacy / B.Sc (Nursing)
- ✅ BBA / BCA / B.Com (only AICTE-approved)
- ✅ MBA / MCA (PG — eligible as exception)
- ✅ Law (LLB), Hotel Management, Agriculture
NOT Eligible:
- ❌ MA / MSc / MCom — pure academic PG = NOT covered
- ❌ BA / BSc / BCom (unless AICTE/UGC professional course)
- ❌ Distance/correspondence courses
- ❌ Diploma courses (after 10th)
Key rule: MBA and MCA = only PG courses eligible। Other master’s = excluded।
Apply — Step by Step
Step 1: online.ksb.gov.in open karein
Step 2: “Fresh Registration” (new applicant) ya “Login” (returning)
Step 3: New registration form fill karein:
- Student’s name, Aadhaar, email, mobile
- Ex-serviceman parent’s details — name, rank, service number
- Service type — Army/Navy/Air Force/Coast Guard/CAPF
- Discharge date + reason
Step 4: Application form fill karein:
- Course details — college, year, AICTE approval number
- Marks in qualifying exam
- Bank account details (student’s own account)
Step 5: Documents upload karein (list below)
Step 6: Submit → DAK ID milega → note karein (tracking ke liye)
Step 7: Application goes to ZSB → RSB → KSB verification
Documents Required
| Document | Details |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Student’s |
| Class 12 Marksheet | 60%+ marks |
| College Admission Proof | Current year admission |
| Ex-Serviceman Certificate | Discharge certificate / PPO |
| Dependent Certificate | Student is ward/widow of ESM |
| Bank Passbook | Student’s own account |
| Passport Photo | Recent |
| Disability Certificate | If applicable (Priority 2/4) |
| Gallantry Award Certificate | If applicable (Priority 5) |
⭐ ZSB → RSB → KSB Verification — 3-Level Process
Application submit karne ke baad process:
Student applies online → ZSB (Zila Sainik Board) verifies
→ RSB (Rajya Sainik Board) verifies → KSB Delhi final approval
→ Scholarship disbursed via DBTTimeline:
- ZSB verification = 2-4 weeks
- RSB verification = 2-3 weeks
- KSB approval = 2-4 weeks
- Total: 2-3 months after submission
“Pending” status for weeks = NORMAL। Do NOT resubmit — wait for ZSB/RSB action।
DAK ID — What Is It?
After applying, you get a DAK ID:
DAK ID = Your unique tracking number for the application। Use it to check status on online.ksb.gov.in → Application Status → Enter DAK ID।
Status check:
Step 1: online.ksb.gov.in → “Application Status”
Step 2: DAK ID + Verification Code enter karein → Submit
Step 3: Current stage dekhen — ZSB/RSB/KSB level
Common Problems + Fix
“Application stuck at ZSB for weeks”: Normal hai — ZSB = Zila Sainik Board। 2-4 weeks standard। Resubmit mat karo।
“Lateral entry — not eligible”: 2nd/3rd year directly joined? = PMSS eligible nahi। Only 1st year regular admission।
“MBA eligible hai kya”: Haan — MBA and MCA = only PG courses eligible under PMSS।
“MA/MSc apply kar sakte hain”: Nahi — pure academic degrees = NOT covered under PMSS।
FAQ
KSB PMSS scholarship 2026 ke liye kitna milta hai? Girls = ₹3,000/month (₹36,000/year)। Boys = ₹2,500/month (₹30,000/year)।
Application kab se shuru hogi? Expected August–September 2026। online.ksb.gov.in watch karein।
MA/MSc ke liye eligible hain? Nahi — PMSS only professional/technical degrees। MBA/MCA = exception (eligible)।
Lateral entry student eligible hai? Nahi — only 1st year regular admission students।
DAK ID kya hota hai? Application tracking number — online.ksb.gov.in → Application Status mein use karein।
Helpline: 011-20862447 | Mon-Fri 9 AM–5 PM | online.ksb.gov.in
Official Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| KSB Portal | online.ksb.gov.in |
| Application Status | online.ksb.gov.in → Application Status |
| KSB Main Site | ksb.gov.in |
| Helpline | 011-20862447 |
Ananya’s B.Tech completed — PMSS funded 4 years of education.
Ex-Servicemen wards — register on online.ksb.gov.in when August 2026 window opens। Applications accepted August–November 2026।
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