Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme 2026

This scheme by the Ministry of Home Affairs supports dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Read More... Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by encouraging higher technical and professional education. Read less

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The Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) is a significant initiative by the Ministry of Home Affairs to support the educational aspirations of the families of our brave Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel.

What Is This Scheme?

Launched in the academic year 2006-07, PMSS aims to encourage higher technical and professional education for the children and widows of CAPFs and AR personnel. It's a way to acknowledge the sacrifices made by these brave individuals and ensure their families can access quality education.

Who Can Benefit From This Scheme?

This scheme is primarily for the wards and widows of personnel from Central Armed Police Forces (like BSF, CRPF, ITBP, CISF, SSB, NSG) and Assam Rifles. This includes children of serving and retired personnel (below Officer Rank), as well as those whose family members sacrificed their lives or were disabled in service, or received gallantry awards.

Why This Scheme Is Important

The PMSS plays a crucial role in providing financial assistance for higher studies. It ensures that the children of CAPF and AR personnel can pursue technical and professional courses without financial constraints, thereby promoting upward mobility and rewarding the dedication of their families to national service.

Objective

This scheme by the Ministry of Home Affairs supports dependent wards and widows of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel by encouraging higher technical and professional education.

Benefits

Market Access:Facilitates participation in government and PSU tenders.
Consortium Formation:Enables small units to combine capacities and secure bulk orders.
Financial Support:Assistance in EMD and security deposits.
Order Distribution:Ensures fair allocation of orders among consortium members.
Credit Facilitation:Helps in accessing finance for order execution.
Capacity Building:Encourages collaboration among similar MSEs.
Procurement Advantage:Supports inclusion under Public Procurement Policy.

Annual Fee Structure of Enlistment & Renewal under Consortia & Tender Marketing Scheme:

S.No.	Category	Annual / Renewal Fee
1.	If Monetary Limit under Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) is up to ₹ 1,00,00,000/-	₹ 1000+Service Tax
2.	If Monetary Limit under Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) is more ₹ 1,00,00,000/- and up to ₹ 5,00,00,000/-	₹ 2500+Service Tax
3.	If Monetary Limit under Single Point Registration Scheme (SPRS) is above ₹ 5,00,00,000/-	₹ 5000+Service Tax
4..	Units owned by SC/ST entrepreneurs are exempted from the enlistment fee	N/A
5.	There will be no fee for the formation of new / renewal of Consortia. However, while at the time of participation in tender by consortia members, enlistment fee mentioned above will be applicable.	N/A

Service Charges (on line/off line) Open Tender/Limited Enquiries/Nomination Basis/Repeated Orders etc.:

The service charges for various types of above said tenders are proposed on the basis of value of tender irrespective of their category:

Type	Service charges on Bill value before GST (%)
Individual	2.5
Consortia	2

Note:

In case of micro units, the service charges may be reduced by 0.5% on the above-mentioned charges.
In case EMD and/ or Security Deposit are arranged by NSIC 1% Additional Service Charges would be charged. The said service charges are excluding GST. The services charges shall be deducted from the payment receipt from the buying department and after deducting eh service charges balance amount may be released to the MSE/Consortia.
Where the NSIC is required to participate in pre-dispatch inspection team along with the buyer department or other agency, a higher rate of service charge can be levied on case to case basis.

Validity of Consortia Agreement:

Consortium agreement entered into between the Corporation and Consortiumshall be valid till officially liquidated by all members and the intimation being served on the respective branch that they (Consortium) do not want to continue as a Consortia members. However, in case of inclusion of new member/s or member/s leaving the consortia of change in Constitution of any member , fresh agreement may be obtained. In order to ascertain the change in the Constitution or addition/deletion of the members, a declaration to the effects to be taken from consortia members that their consortium is alive and there is no change.

Sources and references

Guidelines

Eligibility Criteria

For Dependents of Fallen/Disabled Personnel: Wards/widows of CAPFs & AR personnel killed in action, election duty, or disabled due to service-related causes. Also includes wards of those in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
For Dependents of Serving/Retired Personnel: Wards/widows of retired and serving CAPFs & AR personnel (Personnel below Officer Rank).
Course Requirements: Applicants must be pursuing their first professional degree in fields like Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Veterinary, BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.SC (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA, and MCA. The course must be recognized by government regulatory bodies like AICTE, MCI, or UGC.
Academic Score: Fresh applicants need a minimum of 60% marks in their 10+2/Diploma/Graduation (Minimum Entry Qualification - MEQ). For renewal, applicants must pass each subsequent year with at least 50% marks.
Number of Children: The scholarship is admissible for a maximum of two children per family.
Marital Status: Applicants are eligible regardless of their marital status.
Grace Period: A one-year grace period is allowed for renewal applications if there's a delay in submission.

Order of Preference for Fresh Applicants:

Category-A: Wards/Widows of CAPFs & AR personnel killed in action.
Category-B: Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel disabled in action.
Category-C: Wards/Widows of deceased CAPFs & AR personnel who died due to service causes, including election duty casualties.
Category-D: Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel disabled while in service due to service-related causes.
Category-E: Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel in receipt of Gallantry Awards.
Category-F: Wards of Ex-CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR).
Category-G: Wards of serving CAPFs & AR personnel (PBOR), subject to scholarship availability.

Note: Wards admitted in the 2nd year of technical/professional Bachelor Degree courses via lateral entry after completing Diploma are eligible. For CBSE students, marks from the best five subjects out of 500 are used for MEQ percentage calculation.

How To Apply

Applications for the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme must be submitted online via the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) 2.0.
Visit the official NSP website at https://scholarships.gov.in/ to fill out and submit your application.
Ensure all required documents are uploaded accurately during the online application process.
Selected applicants will receive the scholarship amount directly into their bank accounts through the Public Finance Management System (PFMS) under the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) program.

Documents Required

Applicants need to submit the following documents when applying online:

For Fresh Applicants:

Aadhaar Card
Service Certificate issued by the Head of Office (H.O.O.) for serving personnel (as per Annexure-A).
Attested scanned copy of the Marksheet for Minimum Entry Qualification (MEQ) (e.g., 10+2/Diploma/Graduation).
Applicable Certificates based on Category:

PPO/Discharge Certificate/Book (Mandatory for categories A to F)
Disability Certificate (Mandatory for categories B & D)
Death Certificate (Mandatory for categories A & C)
Certificate of Gallantry award (Mandatory for category E)

For Renewal Applicants:

Service Certificate issued by the H.O.O. for serving personnel (as per Annexure-A).
Certificate issued by the educational institution for the previous academic year.

Important Note: Bank details, including an Aadhaar-seeded account number in a nationalized bank, must be provided.

Official Sources:

For detailed guidelines and Annexure-A, please refer to: Scholarship Guidelines

FAQ’s

What is the main aim of the Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme (PMSS) for CAPF and Assam Rifles personnel?

The main goal of the PMSS is to encourage children and widows of Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assam Rifles (AR) personnel to pursue higher technical and professional education by providing financial assistance.

How much scholarship money can a girl student receive annually?

Girls selected for the scholarship will receive ₹3,000 per month, which totals ₹36,000 per year.

Can I apply for this scholarship if I am already receiving financial aid from another scheme?

No, applicants who are already receiving benefits from other scholarship schemes or stipends are not eligible to apply for this scheme.

What is the minimum percentage required in the 10+2 exams for a fresh applicant?

Fresh applicants need to have secured a minimum of 60% marks in their 10+2 or equivalent examination (Minimum Entry Qualification).

How long does the scholarship support last?

The scholarship can be provided for a duration of up to 5 years, depending on the approved length of the course being pursued by the student.

Are students studying abroad eligible for this scholarship?

No, this scholarship is only for students pursuing professional degree courses within India and not for those studying abroad.

What is the total number of scholarships awarded each year?

Each academic year, a total of 2000 scholarships are awarded under the PMSS for fresh cases, with an equal distribution for boys and girls.

What happens if fewer than 1000 boys or girls are selected in the fresh application round?

If the number of selected applicants (boys or girls) is less than 1000, the shortfall will not be compensated by adjusting against the allocation for the other gender.

What is the academic requirement for students reapplying for the scholarship?

Students reapplying for renewal must pass each academic year of their course with a minimum of 50% marks.

Which specific professional degree courses are covered under the PMSS?

The scheme covers first professional degree courses like BE, B. Tech, BDS, MBBS, B.Ed., BBA, BCA, B. Pharma, B.Sc (Nursing, Agriculture, etc.), MBA, and MCA, provided they are recognized by relevant government bodies.

Is there a limit to the number of children from one family who can receive this scholarship?

Yes, the scholarship is available for a maximum of two children from a single family.

What documents are essential for a fresh applicant whose parent was disabled in service?

For a fresh applicant whose parent was disabled in service (Category B or D), a Disability Certificate is mandatory, along with their Aadhaar Card, Service Certificate, and MEQ mark sheet.

Can applicants pursuing courses through distance learning apply for this scholarship?

No, applicants who are pursuing professional courses through correspondence or distance learning are not eligible for this scheme.

Where can I find the official application link and detailed guidelines?

You can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal at https://scholarships.gov.in/. Detailed guidelines are also available on this portal.

Are the wards of civilian employees working in CAPFs and AR eligible?

No, the scheme is specifically for wards of Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles personnel and does not cover civilian employees.

What is the scholarship amount for boys per month?

Boys selected under the scheme are provided with ₹2,500 per month.

Are applicants studying in unrecognized institutions eligible?

No, applicants studying in colleges or institutions not approved by the UGC Act or not recognized by AICTE are not eligible for the scheme.

What happens if an applicant misses the deadline for renewal applications?

A grace period of one year can be provided for renewal applications if the candidate faces a delay in submission, but this is only for cases of delay.