PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana 2026: Apply Online, Subsidy Amount, Eligibility and Status

A rooftop solar system that cuts your electricity bill to near zero, credits surplus power back to the grid, and puts up to Rs.78,000 directly into your bank account. That is what PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana offered millions of Indian households, and more than 32 lakh families have already taken it up. If you are reading this now, though, there is something you need to know first: new registrations on the national portal closed on 6 June 2026. If you registered before that date, your application is still live and you can continue through the process. If you missed the window, the article explains what your options are.

For those already in the system, this is your complete guide to the subsidy structure, the five-stage application process, how to check your status, common portal errors and how to fix them, and what to do if your DISCOM approval has been pending for weeks. Read this end to end and you will know exactly where you stand and what to do next.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Latest Updates — June 2026

• Registration Closed as of 6 June 2026
  As per notices published on PM Surya Ghar-linked government platforms, new registrations were closed from 6 June 2026. Applicants who had already registered before the cut-off can continue with the remaining stages of the process. The Ministry has not announced any reopening of registrations at the time of writing.
  
  This is a major development. The government appears to be consolidating the existing pipeline before the scheme's March 2027 deadline, rather than continuing to add new applicants. If your registration was done before 6 June 2026, continue your application process without delay.

• 32 Lakh+ Installations Completed Across India
  Over 32 lakh households had benefited under the scheme by March 2026. Subsequently, government statements in June 2026 indicated that rooftop solar adoption under PM Surya Ghar had crossed 40 lakh households nationally. The government had set a target of 35 lakh installations for FY 2025-26. Gujarat leads all states in installed capacity, followed by Maharashtra, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu.

• Rs. 14,771 Crore Disbursed as Central Financial Assistance
  The government has disbursed Rs. 14,771 crore as Central Financial Assistance (CFA) till December 2025. Total scheme budget remains Rs. 75,021 crore, targeting 1 crore households by March 2027. Subsidy transfers are being processed within 30 working days of a valid commissioning certificate and bank detail submission, with some reports of faster processing in 15 days in certain states.

• Aadhaar Authentication Now Mandatory for Subsidy Delivery
  The government has made Aadhaar-linked bank account authentication compulsory for the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of subsidy. Make sure your bank account is linked to your Aadhaar before you submit your bank details on the portal after installation, or your subsidy credit will be delayed.

What Is PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?

Launched on 15 February 2024 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is India's largest residential rooftop solar programme, administered by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE). The scheme provides eligible homeowners with a direct central subsidy of up to Rs.78,000 for installing ALMM-listed rooftop solar panels on their homes, along with the benefit of up to 300 units of free electricity every month through net metering.
The scheme has a total budget outlay of Rs. 75,021 crore and targets 1 crore household installations by March 2027. Applications are processed through the national portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in, with DISCOM coordination at the state level handling feasibility approval, vendor empanelment, net meter installation, and final commissioning. The subsidy is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account through DBT after successful commissioning.

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana Eligibility 2026: Who Can Apply

Before walking through the subsidy details, confirm you meet the basic conditions. One disqualifying factor and your application will be rejected at the DISCOM verification stage.

Note: Eligibility is assessed as of the date of registration. Since registrations closed on 6 June 2026, new applicants cannot join the scheme in its current form. Existing applicants who have already registered but not yet completed installation should proceed with their pending steps.

Rented Homes: Can Tenants Apply?
Strictly speaking, no. The scheme requires that the applicant be the owner of the residential property, since the solar system is a permanent installation and the electricity connection must be in the homeowner's name. However, if a landlord is willing to apply in their name and install the system on the rented property, there is nothing in the scheme guidelines that prevents this. The subsidy goes to the electricity connection holder, not the tenant. If you are a tenant, your best path is to speak with your landlord.

Existing Solar Panel Owners: Can You Apply?
No. Households that have previously availed of any subsidy for rooftop solar installation under any scheme are not eligible. If you installed panels under an older state scheme or the earlier Grid Connected Rooftop Solar programme, you cannot claim the PM Surya Ghar subsidy on top. This is verified during DISCOM inspection.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Subsidy Amount 2026: Full Slab Table

The central subsidy follows a tiered structure. The first 2 kW attracts the highest rate, and the additional capacity up to 3 kW is subsidised at a lower rate. Beyond 3 kW, no additional central subsidy is provided regardless of system size.

Note: Under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, the Central Financial Assistance (CFA) is linked to the approved rooftop solar system capacity and is currently capped at Rs. 78,000 for residential consumers. Applicants installing systems larger than 3 kW can still do so, but the central subsidy remains capped at the 3 kW level. Additional state-level incentives, where available, are governed by separate state government or DISCOM notifications and should be verified individually.

State-Specific Incentives: Some states and Union Territories may offer additional incentives, support schemes, or promotional measures for rooftop solar adoption. These benefits are separate from the Central Financial Assistance available under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and vary by jurisdiction. Applicants should verify the latest incentives directly with their State Nodal Agency, DISCOM, or the National Portal before making financial decisions.

State Top-Up Subsidies: UP, Bihar, Rajasthan and Others
Several states offer additional subsidies on top of the central CFA. Uttar Pradesh provides Rs. 15,000 per kW extra for SC/ST households, with a maximum state cap of Rs. 30,000. Bihar and Rajasthan have similar top-up programmes for rural beneficiaries. Gujarat offers Rs. 10,000 per kW, and Maharashtra provides Rs. 6,000 per kW for rural installations. To see if your state qualifies and what the current rate is, log into pmsuryaghar.gov.in and check the State Scheme section after login.
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Documents Required for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana

Keep these ready before you start the registration process. Uploading wrong or mismatched documents is one of the most common reasons for application delays at the DISCOM verification stage.

Note: Your Consumer ID on the electricity bill must exactly match what you enter during portal registration. Many states have migrated to new billing systems in 2025-26, so use your most recent bill, not an older printout.

How to Apply for PM Surya Ghar Yojana Online: Step-by-Step

Since new registrations have closed as of 6 June 2026, the steps below are primarily for applicants who have already registered and are navigating the subsequent stages. If you registered before the cutoff, here is what happens next.

• Step 1 — Register on pmsuryaghar.gov.in: Visit the official portal at pmsuryaghar.gov.in and click on Consumer. Select your state and DISCOM, enter your Consumer Number from your electricity bill, your mobile number, and email ID, then verify with an OTP. Complete your profile with address and property details and submit the rooftop solar application form
  Consumer Not Found Error: How to Fix It
  This has been one of the most searched portal issues in 2026. Many states in North India (UP, Bihar, Rajasthan) have migrated to new billing systems, which means older Consumer IDs from 2024-25 no longer work. The fix is straightforward: use your most recent electricity bill (April or May 2026) and look for the field labelled Account ID, Consumer No, or K. Number, depending on your DISCOM. For UPPCL, most rural accounts have moved to a new ID format. For Bihar's SBPDCL and NBPDCL, and for Rajasthan's JDVVNL or JVVNL, check the latest bill specifically. If you are still stuck, call your local DISCOM helpline or visit the office with your latest bill to get the correct linked Consumer ID.

• Step 2 — Get DISCOM Feasibility Approval: After your application is submitted, your DISCOM will assess whether your electrical connection point can support a rooftop solar installation and feed power back to the grid. This involves a technical assessment of grid capacity in your area. DISCOM approval can take anywhere from one week to several weeks, depending on the state and the specific DISCOM office. Follow up directly with your DISCOM's local office if it has been pending for more than four weeks, since the portal does not always send proactive updates.

• Step 3 — Select a Registered Solar Vendor: Once feasibility is approved, select an MNRE-empanelled vendor from the list available on the national portal. Only registered vendors are eligible under this scheme, and the subsidy will not be processed if the installation is done by an unregistered party. Compare vendor ratings, quoted prices against the MNRE benchmark price list (published on the portal), and check reviews from other beneficiaries in your district before committing.

• Step 4 — Complete Installation and Net Meter Application: The vendor will install an ALMM-listed solar PV system on your rooftop and apply for a net meter connection through your DISCOM. Net metering is the mechanism that allows you to export surplus daytime generation to the grid and earn credits against your nighttime consumption. Without net metering, the free electricity benefit is significantly reduced.

• Step 5 — Submit Installation Report and Claim Subsidy: After installation, your vendor submits the installation details and commissioning report to DISCOM. DISCOM conducts a physical inspection, and once they issue a commissioning certificate, you submit your bank details and a cancelled cheque on the portal. The subsidy is then credited to your Aadhaar-linked bank account via DBT within 30 working days. Keep track of this on the portal using the status check feature.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Status Check 2026

Knowing where you stand in the pipeline avoids unnecessary anxiety and helps you identify exactly which step needs a follow-up.

Note: If you are stuck at DISCOM Feasibility Pending for more than 30 days, raise a grievance directly on the portal rather than waiting.

DISCOM Approval Pending for Weeks — Common Reasons
Delays at the DISCOM approval stage are the single biggest source of complaints from applicants. The most common reasons are: high application volume in your area causing a backlog, mismatches between the name on your electricity bill and your application form, grid capacity constraints in your locality that require additional assessment, and missing or incorrect documents submitted during registration. If your application has been at Feasibility Pending for more than four weeks, call the toll-free helpline on 15555 and also file an online grievance on the portal, specifying your application number and DISCOM name.

How to Choose a Solar Vendor Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

This is the step where many applicants make their most expensive mistakes. Vendor fraud is a documented problem under this scheme, and there are specific precautions worth taking.

• Only Registered Vendors Are Eligible
  The national portal maintains an updated list of MNRE-empanelled vendors, filterable by state and district. Do not install with any vendor who is not on this list, regardless of how low their quote is. If a vendor is not registered, the DISCOM will reject the commissioning request and your subsidy will not be released. You will have paid for the installation and received nothing from the scheme.

• How to Avoid Fraud Vendors and Fake Subsidy Agents
  Legitimate vendors registered under PM Surya Ghar Yojana do not charge upfront consultation fees or ask for payments before DISCOM feasibility approval. Be particularly cautious of agents who approach you offline claiming to process your application faster, or who ask you to hand over your Aadhaar or bank details to them rather than entering them yourself on the official portal. Report any suspicious activity to the helpline at 15555.

• Benchmark Price List: What Is a Fair Price Per kW in 2026
  MNRE and the National Portal periodically publish benchmark costs and applicable pricing references for subsidy calculations. Check the current benchmark on the National Portal under the Resources section before accepting vendor quotations. If a vendor quotes significantly above this benchmark, push back or get a competing quote from another empanelled vendor.

How Net Metering Works Under PM Surya Ghar Yojana

Net metering is how the scheme delivers the free electricity promise. Understanding it helps you know what your actual bill will look like after installation.

• What Is Net Metering and How Your Bill Goes to Zero A net meter measures both the electricity you draw from the grid and the surplus your solar panels export to it. During the day, your panels generate power. If you are not home or your consumption is lower than generation, the surplus feeds into the grid. At night, you draw from the grid normally. At the end of the billing cycle, the DISCOM calculates your net consumption (units drawn minus units exported). If your solar system generates enough, this net figure drops to zero or close to it, resulting in a negligible or zero electricity bill.
  For a 3 kW system, generation averages 250 to 300 units per month in most parts of India, depending on sunlight hours and roof orientation. If your household uses around 200 to 250 units monthly, a 2 kW system is likely sufficient to bring your bill to near zero.

• How Surplus Electricity Export Credits Work Surplus units exported to the grid are credited at the rate set by your state DISCOM. This rate varies by state and is not uniform across India. In some states it is close to the retail tariff, in others it is lower. The credits reduce your monthly bill further, and in cases where generation consistently exceeds consumption, you may receive a settlement payment from the DISCOM. Apply for net metering through the portal immediately after installation to avoid losing this benefit.

June 2026 Update: Non-DCR Solar Panels Under the "Give It Up" Option

In June 2026, the Government clarified that residential consumers who voluntarily forgo the central subsidy under PM Surya Ghar may install non-DCR (Domestic Content Requirement) solar modules under the scheme's "Give It Up" option. Consumers seeking Central Financial Assistance must continue to comply with applicable domestic content requirements and scheme guidelines. The clarification provides additional flexibility for homeowners who do not wish to claim the subsidy and want access to a wider range of solar module choices. However, applications must still be routed through the National Portal where required under the scheme.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana — Problem-Specific Fix Guide

Here are the most common issues applicants face after registration, and what to do about them.

• Subsidy Not Credited After Installation
  First confirm that: your commissioning certificate has been issued by DISCOM; you have submitted your bank details and cancelled cheque on the portal; your bank account is linked to Aadhaar. If all three are done and more than 30 working days have passed, raise a grievance on the portal with your commissioning certificate number. Simultaneously call 15555 and note the grievance reference number you receive. Most delayed credits are resolved within two weeks of a formal grievance.

• DISCOM Rejected Feasibility Application
  DISCOM can reject feasibility on technical grounds (insufficient grid capacity, inadequate rooftop area, or structural concerns). Ask for the rejection reason in writing. If it is grid capacity, you can request a review after six months or apply for a smaller system size. If it is a documentation issue, correct and resubmit through the portal.

• Vendor Not Completing Installation After Payment
  The scheme's safeguard is that the subsidy is disbursed only after the commissioning certificate is issued, not to the vendor upfront. If a vendor has taken your money and is not completing the installation, file a complaint on the portal's Grievance section naming the vendor, and also contact your DISCOM. MNRE can delist vendors for non-performance. In serious cases, file an FIR with the local police citing consumer fraud.

PM Surya Ghar Yojana Helpline and Grievance

The official toll-free helpline is 15555. It covers scheme-related queries, application status, DISCOM issues, and vendor complaints. For online grievances, log into pmsuryaghar.gov.in, go to the Grievance section, enter your application number, describe the issue, and submit. You will receive a reference number for follow-up. Grievances are typically assigned to the relevant DISCOM for resolution within 15 working days.

Wrapping Up,

PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana has been the most ambitious residential solar push India has seen, and the numbers speak for themselves: 32 lakh installations completed, Rs. 14,771 crore disbursed, and a target of 1 crore households by March 2027. The scheme's closure to new registrations from 6 June 2026 means the window has shut, but if you are already in the system, every step you delay costs you time and potentially your subsidy.

The five-stage process from registration to DBT credit is mostly digital, but it requires persistence, especially at the DISCOM approval stage. Keep your documents accurate, choose only registered vendors, verify benchmark prices, and apply for net metering the moment your system is commissioned. And once those panels are on your roof, do not forget to check whether your home insurance policy reflects the added value of the installation. A solar system costing Rs. 1.5 to 2 lakh is a fixed asset that deserves to be adequately covered.

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