Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel
in Madhya Pradesh
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Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel in Madhya Pradesh
Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel is a government scheme available to eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh.
Apply for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel in Madhya Pradesh
Scheme Overview
The scheme was introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India from the academic session 2019-20 to encourage higher technical & professional education for the dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.
Eligibility Criteria
**Dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks are eligible under this category subject to the following:-**
Pursuing first professional degree programme in the field of Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA and MCA, etc. in accordance with the [guidelines](https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/warb/G_1197_3001.pdf) as mentioned in Para- 8 (B). 1. Having a minimum of 60% marks in Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) i.e. 10+2/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent in case of a new applicant. (OR) For applicants applying under the renewal category, it is mandatory to pass each subsequent academic year of the professional courses being pursued by them with a minimum of 50% marks.
A grace period of one year only for cases, where there is a delay on the part of the candidate for submission of application for renewal of scholarship may be entertained.
**Note:**
Wards of deceased State Police Force personnel Martyred in terror/Naxalite violence will be considered.
There will be no rank restriction for the dependent wards of States/UTs Police personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.
This scholarship is admissible for only two Children per family and should be ensured by the beneficiaries as well as by the respective States/UTs Govt.
The applicants irrespective of his /her marital status are eligible for PMSS.
> **Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ):**
For being eligible for the Scholarship under PMSS, an applicant should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in MEQ i.e. 10+2 / Diploma / Graduation as the case may be. MEQ for entry to various professional courses differs. For example, MEQ for MBBS is 10+2 whereas for BE/B.Tech, it is 10+2/Diploma. It is graduation for B. Ed and MBA.
> **Note:**
- Wards admitted in 2nd year of technical/professional Bachelor Degree Course (BE/B. Tech etc) through lateral entry after completion of Diploma courses are eligible for PMSS.
- In case of applicant passed the XII exam from CBSE, marks obtained in the best of five subjects out of 500 will be considered for calculating the percentage of marks in MEQ.
> **Courses applicable under PMSS :**
- Only First professional degree courses like BE, B Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.) duly recognized by the respective Government Regulatory Bodies, such as All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Medical Council of India (MCI), University Grant Commission (UGC).
- Details of professional degree courses applicable for PMSS are mentioned at [Appendix – I](https://scholarships.gov.in/public/schemeGuidelines/warb/G_1197_3001.pdf).
> **Scholarship for Integrated Courses:**
- The PMSS is restricted to first Professional Degree Courses only. It is applicable for B.Ed but not for BA+B.Ed. In the case of integrated ME/M.Tech/ M.Pharma, the scholarship will be given for an initial three/four years as the case may be.
Benefits
**The benefits under the scheme is a follows:**
**Amount of Scholarship:**
• ₹3,000/- per month for girls.
• ₹2,500/- per month for boys
**Note:** The above scholarship amount is to be paid annually after selection @ ₹36,000/- to each girl & ₹30,000/- to each boy.
> **Duration of Scholarship:**
Up to 5 years (depending upon the duration of the course being pursued by the applicant and as approved by the respective regulatory body).
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Passport-size photograph |
| 3 | A certificate issued by the State Govt. concerned indicating that the State/UTs Police personnel was killed in terror/naxal violence is required to be uploaded. This is a mandatory requirement for applying scholarship under PMSS. |
| 4 | Applicants are required to upload duly attested scanned copy of the Mark sheet MEQ i.e. XII/Diploma/Graduation or equivalent |
| 5 | Disability Certificate, if applicable |
| 6 | Death Certificate |
| 7 | Bank account details |
| 8 | Any other relevant documents, as required |
| 9 | The certificate issued by the educational institution |
Common questions in Madhya Pradesh
Who can apply for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel in Madhya Pradesh?
Eligible residents of Madhya Pradesh who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel in Madhya Pradesh?
Applicants in Madhya Pradesh typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for the Wards of States/UTs Police Personnel?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2019 through 1 April 2019, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is a scholarship program introduced by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India, aimed at encouraging higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of States/UTs Police Personnel who are martyred during Terror/Naxal attacks.