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Prime Minister's Scholarship Scheme

Also known as PMSS

The scheme was introduced from the Academic year 2006-07 to encourage higher technical and professional education for the dependent wards of Ex-servicemen/ Ex-Coast Guard personnel and their widows.

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Scheme at a glance

Level
Central Government
Ministry / Department
Ministry Of Defence
Applies to
Individual
Applicable states
All States (Central)

States

All States (Central)

Details from the myScheme record

Benefit type: Cash Minority: No Disability: No Residence: Both Employment: Unemployed How to apply: Online Scheme type: Central Sector Scheme

Tags

Ex-servicemenStudentEducationScholarshipEx-Coast GuardWidowPMSS

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