Direct answer: PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana runs till 31 March 2027, as set in MNRE’s scheme guidelines. As of 28 October 2026, no extension has been notified. MNRE has said a three to four month extension is possible “if required” and that a successor scheme is under consultation, but neither is official. For Karnataka homes, the date that matters is not when you apply. The subsidy is paid only after BESCOM or GESCOM inspects your installed system, so install early enough to clear inspection before March. Call / WhatsApp +91 7975009078
Key dates at a glance
| Date | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| 13 February 2024 | Scheme launched. Applications on the National Portal count from this date |
| 29 February 2024 | Union Cabinet approval, outlay of ₹75,021 crore, to run till FY 2026-27 |
| 31 December 2026 | End of MNRE’s limited ALMM List-II (solar cell) exemption window for net-metering projects. Matters mainly for shops, offices and factories |
| 31 March 2027 | End of the scheme’s implementation period under the current guidelines |
| From April 2027 (reported) | A successor, reported as PM Surya Ghar 2.0, is under consultation. Not notified; subsidy amounts and rules are unknown |
Why inspection, not application, is the real deadline
The guidelines lay out the order clearly. Your subsidy moves only after each step before it is complete.
- Apply on the National Portal and choose a vendor registered on the portal
- Install the system with DCR modules
- Upload system details, documents and geo-tagged photos on the portal
- Inspection. BESCOM or GESCOM physically inspects the system, signs the net-metering agreement and approves it on the portal
- Net meter installed by the DISCOM after installation is complete
- Subsidy released. The e-token is activated after inspection, and the guidelines say the subsidy is processed within 15 days of DISCOM approval
The guidelines state that the subsidy “will be processed only after the DISCOM has physically verified the system and completed the process on the Portal.” An application filed in March, with installation still pending, leaves no room for that.
A simple install-by plan for Karnataka homes
This is our planning advice, not an official timeline. DISCOM timelines vary by sub-division and season.
| When | What to finish |
|---|---|
| November – December 2026 | Bill review, roof survey and 3D shadow analysis, portal application, installation |
| January – February 2027 | Document upload, BESCOM or GESCOM inspection, net meter, subsidy redemption |
| March 2027 | Buffer only. Do not plan to start here |
For a step-by-step view of how long each stage takes, read how long rooftop solar installation takes in Bangalore.
Will the scheme be extended?
- Extension: MNRE told ETEnergyWorld (September 2026), “If an extension of a few months – three to four – is required, we will do that.” No order has followed
- Successor scheme: MNRE said a successor scheme is under stakeholder consultation. The New Indian Express reported on 23 October 2026 that the Centre has sought suggestions from states for PM Surya Ghar 2.0, expected from April 2027
- Different rules likely: recent reports say the next phase may link support to generation and may require Indian-made inverters and batteries. These are proposals, not rules
An extension would be a bonus. The subsidy amounts you can count on today are the ones in the current guidelines.
What the subsidy is worth today
| Home system size | Central subsidy (Karnataka) |
|---|---|
| 1 kW | ₹30,000 |
| 2 kW | ₹60,000 |
| 3 kW and above | ₹78,000 (maximum) |
| Housing society / RWA common facilities | ₹18,000 per kW, up to 3 kW per house and 500 kW |
See what that means for your system price in our rooftop solar cost guide for Bangalore.
Five things to settle before you apply
- DCR panels. Only modules made in India with Indian cells qualify. Read DCR vs non-DCR solar panels
- A portal-registered vendor. The subsidy only works through vendors registered on the National Portal
- Sanctioned load. Check it on your bill against the system size you want
- Bank account in the consumer’s name. The subsidy is paid to the account on your portal profile, or to your scheme loan account. See rooftop solar loans & EMI in Karnataka
- Your DISCOM route. Bengaluru follows the BESCOM SRTPV process; Ballari and Kalaburagi follow GESCOM (see our Ballari and Kalaburagi guides)
The full application walk-through is in our PM Surya Ghar guide for Karnataka.
Beat the deadline with time to spare
Send us your BESCOM or GESCOM bill. We size the system, run a 3D shadow analysis and map your portal and inspection steps, so your subsidy is not left to March.
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FAQ: PM Surya Ghar last date
What is the last date for PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana?
MNRE’s scheme guidelines set the implementation period till 31 March 2027, the end of financial year 2026-27. As of 28 October 2026, no extension has been officially notified.
Will PM Surya Ghar be extended after March 2027?
MNRE told ETEnergyWorld in September 2026 that it would extend the scheme by three to four months if required, and that a successor scheme is under stakeholder consultation. Neither an extension nor the successor’s rules have been notified, so plan around 31 March 2027.
Is applying before 31 March 2027 enough to get the subsidy?
Not on its own. Under the guidelines, the subsidy is processed only after the system is installed, the documents are uploaded and BESCOM or GESCOM has physically inspected the system and approved it on the National Portal. Leave time for installation and inspection, not just the application.
How long after DISCOM approval is the subsidy paid?
The guidelines say the subsidy (CFA) will be processed within 15 days of approval by the DISCOM. It is released through an e-token on the National Portal to your bank account, or to your loan account if you financed the system through the scheme.
How much subsidy can a Karnataka home still get?
Rs 30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and Rs 18,000 for the third kW, capped at Rs 78,000 for systems of 3 kW and above. Housing societies and RWAs can get Rs 18,000 per kW for common facilities, up to 3 kW per house and 500 kW in total.
Do I need DCR panels to get the subsidy before the deadline?
Yes. The guidelines require modules made in India with Indian-made cells (DCR). Using any non-DCR module makes the whole installation ineligible for the subsidy.
Sources
- MNRE, Guidelines for PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, Central Financial Assistance to Residential Consumers (implementation period, subsidy structure, DCR, inspection, e-token, 15-day processing)
- ETEnergyWorld, “PM Surya Ghar scheme may get 3-4 month extension; successor scheme under consultation”, updated 3 September 2026
- The New Indian Express, “Tamil Nadu may extend solar subsidy to battery storage systems”, 23 October 2026 (PM Surya Ghar 2.0 expected from April 2027)
- PIB, MNRE press release, 18 July 2026 (ALMM List-II exemption window for net-metering projects till 31 December 2026)
Status as of 28 October 2026. We will update this page if MNRE notifies an extension or a successor scheme. Subsidy amounts, eligibility and DISCOM processes depend on the rules in force and approval at the time of application; nothing here is a guaranteed subsidy, saving or timeline.