PM Scholarship Scheme 2026 for Students – Eligibility, Application & Important Dates

Application Window	Check official portal for 2026 dates
Verification & Processing	30-45 days post-submission

Application Window

Check official portal for 2026 dates

Verification & Processing

30-45 days post-submission

Organization	Ministry of Education, Government of India
Qualification	10th Pass onwards (varies by scheme variant)
Location	All India
Salary / Amount	Scholarship Amount as per scheme guidelines

Organization

Ministry of Education, Government of India

Qualification

10th Pass onwards (varies by scheme variant)

Location

All India

Salary / Amount

Scholarship Amount as per scheme guidelines

The PM Scholarship Scheme keeps supporting meritorious students from constrained backgrounds, including armed forces dependents — understanding your variant matters before applying.

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Variants

Armed forces dependents
SC/ST/OBC students
Minority community students

Eligibility

Class 8/10/12 through PG, income Rs 2.5-6 lakhs depending on variant, age 18-25 for UG.

Dates

Window: Jul-Aug 2026 (expected)
Merit list: 2-3 months after deadline

Applying

Via scholarships.gov.in or the defence-linked portal for armed forces dependents.

FAQ

Q: Combine with another scholarship?
Depends on variant rules — check carefully.

Confirm exact dates from the official notification.