Open the official consumer portal
This guide is for households applying for rooftop solar subsidy and checking each portal, vendor and DISCOM step.
Most applicants need two answers first: how much subsidy applies and where to register. The amount depends on eligible system size. The process needs more care because the application, installation details, meter work and bank claim must all match.
This guide follows the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy operational guidelines and the live scheme process available at review time. Prices, state procedures and portal screens can change. Treat a vendor’s WhatsApp message as a lead, not as the rule.
PM Surya Ghar subsidy amount in 2026
The standard central assistance is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 per kW for the next 1 kW, for a normal household maximum of ₹78,000 in standard states and ₹85,800 in listed special category states and territories. A qualifying 2.5 kW system in a standard state works out to ₹69,000. See the full rate table, the special category state list and claim rules on our PM Surya Ghar subsidy guide.
Some states may add their own support on top of the central amount. Do not include a state figure in your budget until the National Portal or a current government order confirms your application qualifies.
Who is eligible?
You need a valid DISCOM electricity connection, a registered National Portal vendor, modules meeting the Domestic Content Requirement, and an approved grid-connected metering arrangement. Commercial, industrial and off-grid connections do not qualify for this residential CFA; housing societies use a separate rate for common facilities. Full eligibility conditions are covered on our PM Surya Ghar subsidy guide — read that first if you have not confirmed you qualify.
How to apply on the PM Surya Ghar portal
- Open the official site. Use the PM Surya Ghar consumer registration page. Check the domain before entering personal details.
- Register your connection. Select the state and DISCOM, then use the consumer number shown on your electricity bill. Keep the connection name and bill details consistent.
- Submit the rooftop application. Follow the feasibility or deemed-approval status shown for your DISCOM. Rules for systems up to 10 kW have been simplified, but the portal and local regulator decide the working process.
- Choose a registered vendor. Compare the equipment, total price, generation estimate, warranties, structure and service terms. Registration is a scheme requirement, not proof that every quote is good.
- Install and document the system. The vendor installs the plant. The required system details, serial numbers, documents and geo-tagged photographs must then be uploaded.
- Complete inspection and metering. The DISCOM verifies the system, completes the applicable metering agreement and approves the claim or asks for corrections.
- Finish the bank claim. Confirm the beneficiary bank details and complete the e-token or subsidy claim steps shown in your portal account.
The guidelines say the CFA will be processed within 15 days of DISCOM approval. That does not mean the whole project takes 15 days. Vendor work, inspection, net meter installation and correction queues happen before the approval clock starts.
Documents and details to keep ready
The exact upload list can change by stage and DISCOM. In practice, start with a recent electricity bill, consumer number, mobile number, identity details requested by the portal and bank proof for the beneficiary.
After installation, retain the itemised invoice, module and inverter make and model, serial numbers, capacity details, geo-tagged site photographs, commissioning records, meter agreement and inspection documents. The bank proof may be a cancelled cheque, bank statement, passbook copy or another document accepted by the portal.
What you still pay after subsidy
The scheme does not set the final retail quote. You and the vendor agree on the price. As a broad planning range, a standard residential on-grid system can cost about ₹60,000 to ₹80,000 per kW before subsidy, though roof work, structure height, equipment and location can move the figure.
If a 3 kW system costs ₹2.10 lakh and receives ₹78,000, the net cost is about ₹1.32 lakh. Pay the gross price and cash-flow stages stated in your contract, then account for the subsidy only when the portal process succeeds. Do not let a quotation hide the gross price by showing only an “after subsidy” number.
A battery does not raise the central assistance because CFA uses solar module DC capacity. It can add ₹1 lakh or more to a small home system, so value it for backup rather than assuming it improves payback.
Run the numbers in our solar cost and savings calculator, then read the system cost guide before comparing quotes.
Is there a subsidy last date?
The MNRE operational guidelines state an implementation period up to 31 March 2027. This is not a reason to leave an application until the final weeks, and it is not a guarantee that rules or budgets will stay unchanged. Old deadline posts can remain visible after a notice changes, so use the current portal and MNRE notice before you commit money.
Use the notice section of the National Portal and MNRE for any extension, closure or changed condition. Your DISCOM may also publish processing dates that affect meter or inspection work.
Five mistakes that delay a claim
- Installing before completing the required portal stage.
- Using a vendor or module that does not meet the scheme condition.
- Entering a capacity or serial number that differs from the installed equipment.
- Using bank details that do not match the accepted beneficiary record.
- Assuming a verbal promise overrides a portal correction or DISCOM inspection.
One more: do not read “up to 300 units free” as a guaranteed monthly cheque or a promise of zero charges. Solar production changes by season. Your bill also depends on use, tariff, fixed charges and state metering rules. See our net metering guide for the part that happens after commissioning.
How to read your application status
Use the consumer login on the official National Portal. An application can sit with different parties at different times, so the status should help you see who needs to act next.
| Stage | What it usually means | Your next check |
|---|---|---|
| Application or feasibility | The DISCOM is checking the proposed connection and capacity, unless deemed approval applies | Check for a correction request or missing detail |
| Vendor installation | The registered vendor must complete and record the plant | Match equipment and serial numbers with the quote |
| Net meter or inspection | The DISCOM must complete the required grid and metering step | Keep the appointment and opening readings |
| Commissioned | The plant has passed the required process | Check the commissioning certificate and first bill |
| Subsidy redemption | Bank and beneficiary details are being checked | Review account details and any portal objection |
Status labels can change as the portal develops. Take a screenshot when you raise a complaint and keep the application ID. A vendor can explain the installation stage. Only the DISCOM can resolve a DISCOM approval or meter stage.
How to compare registered vendors
Registration makes a vendor eligible to work through the scheme. It does not prove that every quote, design or service promise is equal. Compare at least three complete offers.
- Exact panel and inverter models, not only brand names
- Roof layout, structure height, coating and waterproofing
- Annual generation estimate with shade and loss assumptions
- Protection, earthing, cable size and monitoring
- Gross price, taxes, exclusions and payment stages
- Workmanship warranty and the five-year maintenance route
- Responsibility for portal entries, meter work and corrections
Do not allow an unapproved substitution after paying an advance. If equipment changes, ask for the new data sheet, listing and revised layout before installation.
What to check after commissioning and payment
Save the commissioning certificate, meter agreement, invoice, bank credit record, equipment serial numbers and monitoring login. Compare the first electricity bill with the opening import and export readings.
The system still needs safe cleaning, monitoring and periodic inspection. The subsidy does not replace module, inverter, battery or workmanship warranties. Ask how to raise a maintenance ticket if the salesperson is no longer available.
If the subsidy is lower than expected, compare the approved DC capacity and category with the live portal record. Do not calculate from inverter capacity, battery size or vendor price. Raise any error through the official application route with documents.
Frequently asked questions
What is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy for 3 kW?
For an eligible individual household in a standard state, the published central assistance is ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW plus ₹18,000 for the next 1 kW, totalling ₹78,000. Special category states and territories use higher rates.
Can I apply for PM Surya Ghar after installing solar?
Follow the National Portal application and approval route before installation if you expect central assistance. Installing first can make the project ineligible or leave required approvals incomplete.
Is there a last date for PM Surya Ghar subsidy?
The operational guidelines state that the scheme implementation period runs to 31 March 2027. Check the live portal and your DISCOM for application availability, local processing requirements and any updated notice.
Does the subsidy cover a solar battery?
The assistance is calculated from eligible solar module DC capacity. Adding a battery does not increase the central subsidy.
How do I check my PM Surya Ghar application status?
Use the consumer login on pmsuryaghar.gov.in. Keep your consumer number, registered mobile and application ID ready. The current stage shows whether the consumer, vendor or DISCOM needs to act.
Can a tenant apply for PM Surya Ghar?
Do not assume that a rented home qualifies. The electricity connection, roof rights, owner consent and DISCOM process must support the application. Confirm these points before paying a vendor.
Can a housing society receive the subsidy?
A group housing society or resident welfare association can apply for eligible common facilities under a separate rate and capacity limit. An individual resident cannot assign a shared roof without society approval.
What can I do if the vendor stops responding?
Save the contract, payment proof, portal status and messages. Raise the issue through the portal or DISCOM route shown for the application. Do not share a new OTP or pay another person to release the subsidy.
Official sources
Scheme rules, portal steps and programme numbers can change. Use the current official portal and MNRE notices for an application decision.
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