The Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) is a government scheme that helps the small and needy farmers by giving them Rs.6000 every year divided into into three payments of Rs.2000 each. The 21st installment (the next payment) is expected to come in November 2025, but the exact date hasn’t been announced yet. The post is the detailed information of When Is the 21st Instalment likely to be released, eligibility criteria, how to register, how the payment will be credited and other related things.
When Is the 21st Instalment Likely to Be Released?
The 21st instalment is likely to be released in November 2025 as the 20th instalment was released on 2 August 2025.
| Instalment number | Amount | Expected release window | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21st instalment | ₹2,000 | First week of November 2025 (nationwide) | Earlier release in some states as relief. |
| 20th instalment | ₹2,000 | 2 August 2025 | Released to ~9.7 crore farmers. |
Eligibility & Key Criteria
The eligibility criteria set by the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) for the farmers who want to receive the 21st instalment under are given below:
- Applicant must be a part of a “land‐holding farmer family”
- Applicant must own cultivable land (usually small or marginal holdings)
- Applicants Aadhaar must be linked to their Bank Account and you should have completed your e-KYC process
- Applicant must update your land record correctly.
How To Apply Online:
If you are eligible for the scheme and haven’t registered yet follow the given below steps to register yourself:
Step1: Visit the official website pmkisan.gov.in.
Step2: Find “Farmers’ Corner” and click on “New Farmer Registration” to start the application process.
Step3: Enter your Aadhaar number.
Step4:Provide the required information.
Step5: Submit the application.
How Your Payment Will Be Credited & What to Check
Once you have registered yourself the ₹2,000 instalment under the 21st installment will be credited to your bank account through DBT. To make sure your payment isn’t late check the following:
- Your bank account is Aadhaar Linked and active.
- Your e-KYC status is shown as ‘complete’ on the PM Kisan portal.
- Your name appears in the beneficiary list for your state
To check your beneficiary status:
- Go to pmkisan.gov.in
- Find Farmers’ Corner
- Click on“Beneficiary Status”.
- Enter your Aadhaar number, bank account number or mobile number.
- Click “Get Data” to see if the payment has been credited or not.
Key Guidelines & Tips for Farmers
To get your installment without any interruption check the given below points carefully:
- Update your e-KYC Aadhaar linked Bank Account and mobile number as soon as possible.
- Make sure your land-holding records are accurate and verified by the state/UT.
- Regularly monitor your beneficiary status on the PM Kisan portal.
- In case of any issue contact your district agriculture officer.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | PM Kisan Portal |