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Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India

PM Scholarship Scheme for Wards of CAPF & Assam Rifles Personnel 2026–27

Scholarship · Remote · India · ₹3,000 per month for girls, ₹2,500 per month for boys (paid annually: ₹36,000 / ₹30,000)

Closed

Applications for this round have closed. Many programmes run every year; the official page will show the next round.

Runs regularly: annual.

Checked on 24 Oct 2026 · source: scholarships.gov.in

Rules

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  • Dependent ward/widow of serving, retired, deceased or disabled CAPF or Assam Rifles personnel (for categories F–G: personnel below officer rank)
  • Pursuing a first professional degree (e.g. B.E./B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, BBA, BCA, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing/Agriculture, MBA, MCA)
  • Minimum 60% marks in the minimum entry qualification (10+2/Diploma/Graduation) for new applicants
  • Only two children per family
  • Apply on the National Scholarship Portal

About this scholarship

Prime Minister's Scholarship of ₹2,500 (boys) or ₹3,000 (girls) a month for wards/widows of CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel in professional degrees.