What is PM Scholarship for CAPF & AR
Do your parents serve in the CRPF, BSF, ITBP, SSB, CISF, or Assam Rifles? The government will pay for your professional college degree to honor their service.
This is what nobody tells you. Wards of personnel who died in action get the highest priority during selection.
Who Can Apply
You must be the ward or widow of an active or ex-CAPF/Assam Rifles personnel.
You must have scored at least 60% marks in your class 12 or diploma exams.
Here is where people get confused. You can only apply for professional degrees like BTech, MBBS, BBA, or MBA. Normal BA or BCom degrees are rejected.
How Much Money You Get
Boys get ₹30,000 every year (₹2,500 per month).
Girls get ₹36,000 every year (₹3,000 per month).
Most people miss this. You get this money every year until your professional course finishes. You just have to pass your exams.
Documents You Need
You need specific service certificates from your parent's unit.
- Service Certificate issued by HOO (Head of Office)
- PPO or Discharge Certificate (for Ex-CAPF)
- Class 12 marksheet
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- College Bonafide Certificate
How to Apply — Step by Step
This process runs fully on the central portal.
- Visit the National Scholarship Portal (NSP).
- Register yourself to get an application ID.
- Search for the PMSS CAPF & Assam Rifles scheme.
- Fill out the application form carefully.
- Upload the required service annexures and marks.
- Submit the form for verification by the force headquarters.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Do not upload unsigned annexures. The Bonafide certificate and Service certificate must be properly stamped.
Make sure your bank account is active. If the DBT payment fails, it takes months to fix.
3 Questions Everyone Asks
Can PG students apply?
Only MBA and MCA students can apply. Normal MA or MSc is not allowed.
What if I fail a semester?
You must maintain a 50% aggregate every year. If you fail, you lose the scholarship.
Is there an income limit?
No. There is no income limit for this scheme.
Final Words
Your parents protect the borders. The government protects your education. Get your service certificates signed and apply on the NSP today.