NSP Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles 2025-26
Scholarship Amount
About This Scholarship
The NSP Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles (CAPFs & AR) 2025-26 is designed to provide financial assistance to eligible wards and widows of CAPFs & AR personnel. This significant initiative aims to support students in pursuing their professional degree courses.
The scholarship offers monthly financial aid to help beneficiaries cover their educational expenses. This scheme is a testament to the nation's commitment to the families of its brave servicemen and women.
The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a ward (dependent child) or widow of CAPFs & AR personnel (serving, retired, or deceased). This includes those who died in harness/election duty/due to service-related causes, those disabled due to service-related causes, or ex-personnel with gallantry awards.
• Alternatively, be a ward or widow of retired or serving CAPFs & AR personnel (below officer rank).
• Be pursuing a first professional degree. Examples include Engineering, Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Science, BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc. Nursing/Agriculture, MBA, MCA. The institution must be recognised by a government regulatory body (e.g., AICTE, MCI, UGC).
• Have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), which refers to Class 12/diploma/graduation or equivalent. (For new applicants)
• Have passed each subsequent academic year of the professional courses with a minimum of 50% marks. (For renewal)
Important Notes on Eligibility:
• Candidates who missed the renewal deadline may be granted a grace period.
• New applicants who are wards or widows of CAPFs, ex-CAPFs, and AR personnel who died or became disabled while on duty due to government service will receive the highest priority.
• For applicants from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) who passed Class 12, the best five subjects out of a total of 500 marks will be considered for calculating the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ).
• Only first professional degree courses (e.g., BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc. [including Nursing and Agriculture]) duly recognised by the respective government regulatory bodies (e.g., All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC)) are considered.
• The PMSS is limited to students enrolled in first professional degree programs only. This includes B.Ed. degrees but excludes integrated BA+B.Ed. programs. For integrated programs like ME, M.Tech, and M.Pharma, the scholarship will be awarded for the initial three or four years, depending on the program's duration.
Applicants are NOT eligible if they fall under the following categories:
• Those who are not wards or widows of uniformed/combat personnel from the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), Assam Rifles (AR), or State/Union Territory (UT) Police forces.
• Wards of civilian employees working in CAPFs, AR, or State/UT Police forces.
• Applicants pursuing professional courses through correspondence or distance learning.
• Applicants who are already receiving benefits from another scholarship scheme, stipend, or financial assistance program.
• Applicants who have previously received a scholarship under PMSS.
• Applicants enrolled in programs that do not lead to a degree, such as diploma courses. Additionally, applicants pursuing master's degrees (except MBA and MCA) are ineligible unless they have completed a first professional degree program.
• Applicants admitted to colleges/institutes/universities that are not approved under the UGC Act, not recognised by AICTE, or do not have NBA-accredited courses (for engineering degrees) or are not approved by the Medical Council of India (for medical degrees).
• Applicants studying abroad.
• Students who change course or college after being selected for the scholarship and take fresh admission in a subsequent academic year will permanently forfeit their scholarship.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents:
• Service certificate, to be issued by the Head of Office (H.O.O) in case of serving personnel, as per Annexure-A.
• A bonafide certificate from the college or university where the applicant is studying.
• Details of an active bank account.
• A duly attested scanned copy of the marksheet for the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), such as Class 12, diploma, or graduation, or an equivalent qualification.
Depending on the applicant's specific circumstances, the following additional documents may be required:
• PPO/Discharge certificate/book (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (if applicable).
• Death certificate (if applicable).
• Certificate of Gallantry award (if applicable).
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following these steps:
1. Navigate to the official website and click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. On the dashboard, locate and click on the 'Students' option on the left-hand side.
4. Next, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR (One-Time Registration) option, as this is necessary to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5. If you are a new user, click on the 'New user? Register yourself' link on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Carefully read the instructions, tick the checkbox to confirm, and then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Enter a functional mobile number, the captcha code, and the OTP (One-Time Password), then submit to complete the initial registration process.
8. Fill in all required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. Please note that this is a temporary registration number; students will need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to finalize the OTR process.
9. After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. Select the desired scholarship, fill in all the necessary details, upload the required documents, and finally, submit your application.
Important points to remember during application:
• All applicants are strongly advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
• Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.
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title: NSP Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel 2025-26
intro_text: The NSP Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme for Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel 2025-26 is designed to offer vital financial assistance to the dependent wards of State/UT police personnel. This initiative specifically supports those whose parents were martyred during terrorist or Naxal attacks, empowering them to pursue professional degree courses.
This scholarship provides monthly financial aid, helping beneficiaries manage their educational costs. It serves as a recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel and aims to secure the educational future of their children.
The application deadline for this scholarship is October 31, 2025.
amount_1: ₹2,500 for males and ₹3,000 for females
eligibility_text: To be eligible, an applicant must fulfill the following criteria:
• Be a dependent ward of a State/UT police personnel who was martyred during a terrorist or Naxal attack.
• Be pursuing a first professional degree course (such as Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm., B.Sc. [Nursing, Agriculture, etc.], MBA, MCA, etc.). The institution must be recognised by Government Regulatory Bodies like the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), or University Grant Commission (UGC).
• Have secured a minimum of 60% marks in the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), which refers to Class 12/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent. (For new applicants)
• Have passed each subsequent academic year of the professional courses with a minimum of 50% marks. (For renewal)
Important Notes on Eligibility:
• Candidates who could not submit their application on time for renewal will be given a grace year for the same.
• For new applicants, wards/widows of CAPFs, ex-CAPFs, and AR personnel killed/disabled in action for causes attributable to government services will be given the highest priority.
• For applicants who passed Class 12 from CBSE, marks obtained in the best 5 subjects out of 500 will be considered for calculating MEQ.
• Only first professional degree courses (e.g., BE, B.Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B.Pharma, B.Sc. [including Nursing and Agriculture]) duly recognised by the respective government regulatory bodies (e.g., All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grants Commission (UGC)) are considered.
• The PMSS is restricted to first professional degree courses only. This applies to B.Ed. degrees. However, for integrated courses like ME/M.Tech/M.Pharma, the scholarship is only eligible during the initial three or four years, depending on the program's duration.
documents_text: Applicants must submit the following documents:
• Service certificate, to be issued by the Head of Office (H.O.O) in case of serving personnel, as per Annexure-A.
• A bonafide certificate from the college or university where the applicant is studying.
• Details of an active bank account.
• A duly attested scanned copy of the marksheet for the Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ), such as Class 12, diploma, or graduation, or an equivalent qualification.
Depending on the applicant's specific circumstances, the following additional documents may be required:
• PPO/Discharge certificate/book (if applicable).
• Disability certificate (if applicable).
• Death certificate (if applicable).
• Certificate of Gallantry award (if applicable).
how_to_apply_text: Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following these steps:
1. Navigate to the official website and click on the 'Apply Now' button.
2. Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. If you are already registered, log in using your Gmail, Mobile number, or Email ID.
3. On the dashboard, locate and click on the 'Students' option on the left-hand side.
4. Next, click on the 'Login' button under the OTR (One-Time Registration) option, as this is necessary to apply for a scholarship on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
5. If you are a new user, click on the 'New user? Register yourself' link on the left-hand side of the dashboard.
6. Carefully read the instructions, tick the checkbox to confirm, and then click on the 'Next' button.
7. Enter a functional mobile number, the captcha code, and the OTP (One-Time Password), then submit to complete the initial registration process.
8. Fill in all required details and click on 'Save & Register' to complete the 'One-time registration (OTR)' process. Please note that this is a temporary registration number; students will need to download the OTR mobile application for face authentication to finalize the OTR process.
9. After successful registration, navigate to the 'Apply for Scholarship' option and click on the 'Login' button.
10. Select the desired scholarship, fill in all the necessary details, upload the required documents, and finally, submit your application.
Important points to remember during application:
• All applicants are strongly advised to fill in the information correctly on the application form.
• Once the application is submitted, no changes can be made.
• Submitting multiple applications will result in disqualification.