Government Extends Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Application Deadline to December 2025

Government Extends Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) Application Deadline to December 2025

The Indian government has announced an extension of the application deadline for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) until December 2025. This initiative aims to provide affordable housing solutions to eligible urban and rural households across the country. The extension offers prospective beneficiaries a valuable opportunity to secure financial assistance for housing, ensuring that more families can access decent living conditions.

Eligible candidates are encouraged to apply online and take advantage of this extended timeline. The PMAY scheme not only aims to enhance the quality of life for beneficiaries but also plays a significant role in promoting housing development in India. Interested applicants should check the eligibility criteria and required documentation to ensure a smooth registration process.

The government has extended the deadline to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY) till December 2025, giving eligible urban and rural households additional time to register for affordable housing support.

PMAY is the Centre’s flagship housing scheme that aims to provide pucca homes to economically weaker sections (EWS), lower income groups (LIG), and other disadvantaged communities in both urban and rural areas.

According to official data, more than 92.61 lakh houses have been completed under the scheme so far.

Who is eligible?

Eligibility for PMAY is determined based on income group, housing status, and social background.

PMAY-Urban (PMAY-U)

To qualify, applicants must not own a pucca house anywhere in India and should fall under one of the following categories:

• EWS: Annual income up to ₹3 lakh
• LIG: Annual income between ₹3 lakh and ₹6 lakh
• MIG-I: Annual income between ₹6 lakh and ₹9 lakh
• Slum dwellers: Residents of informal settlements

Beneficiaries can also include rickshaw pullers, street vendors, daily wage labourers, industrial workers, migrant labourers, and women from EWS and LIG groups, especially widows and those from SC, ST, OBC, and minority communities.

PMAY-Gramin (PMAY-G)

Priority is given to rural households identified in the Socio-Economic and Caste Census (SECC) that:

• Do not own a house
• Live in kutcha houses with up to two rooms

However, families that own pucca houses, vehicles, or mechanised farming equipment, or have income or assets such as refrigerators, large landholdings, or taxable income are not eligible.

How to apply for PMAY?

For PMAY-Urban:

• Visit the official PMAY-U website.
• Click on ‘Apply for PMAY-U 2.0’.
• Read the instructions and proceed.
• Check eligibility by filling in the basic details.
• Enter Aadhaar number and verify via OTP.
• Fill the application form and upload the required documents.
• Submit and save the application.

For PMAY-Gramin:

• Visit the PMAY-G portal.
• Enter personal details and upload the consent form.
• Search and select your name if listed.
• Fill in bank and other scheme-related information.
• Final submission will be completed by local authorities.

Documents required

For PMAY-U:

• Aadhaar card (self and family members)
• Bank account details linked to Aadhaar
• Proof of income
• Land/property ownership documents (if applicable)

For PMAY-G:

• Aadhaar card
• MGNREGA job card
• Bank account details
• SBM (Swachh Bharat Mission) number
• Self-declaration affidavit of not owning a pucca house

Beneficiaries can track the application status and progress of house construction through the respective online portals.