The subsidy for a 3 kW home system is ₹78,000 in most states.
Your subsidy amount
₹78,000The subsidy is paid after switch-on.
SubsidySubsidy rules can change. For the current amount, please check the PM Surya Ghar portal.Open the portal
Subsidy by size
| System size | Most states | Special category |
|---|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 | ₹33,000 |
| 1.5 kW | ₹45,000 | ₹49,500 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 | ₹66,000 |
| 2.5 kW | ₹69,000 | ₹75,900 |
| 3 kW or more | ₹78,000 | ₹85,800 |
These states and UTs get the special-category amount:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Uttarakhand.
Who can claim
- Homes only. Farms and businesses are not covered.
- Panels and cells must be made in India (DCR).
- A system earns the subsidy once. A relocated system does not qualify.
- The panels’ DC capacity counts, not the inverter’s.
- The subsidy covers up to 3 kW only.
Existing solar system
With a subsidised system, only the balance up to 3 kW in total qualifies.
How to apply
- Apply on the PM Surya Ghar portal.
- Choose your installer and get the quote in writing.
- Your DISCOM inspects the system and approves it.
- The subsidy is paid 15 days after DISCOM approval.
The scheme includes free maintenance for 5 years after the system is switched on.
Delhi, Haryana and Gujarat add a state subsidy for some homes. See state top-ups.
Farm pumps may qualify for PM-KUSUM. See the solar pump guide.
See how many units a system makes in your city.
Sources
- MNRE OM 318/17/2024-GCRT: Operational Guidelines for CFA to residential consumers, PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana
- MNRE OM 318/75/2024-GCRT: Clarification on CFA to residential consumers
- MNRE F.No. 318/140/2024-GCRT: Amendment to the CFA guidelines
- MNRE F.No. 318/140/2024-GCRT: Second amendment (Phase II claim deadline)
- MNRE F.No. 318/119/2024-GCRT: Give It Up option for CFA