The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for submitting subsidy claims under the Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Phase II programme. Eligible consumers now have time until November 30, 2026 to submit their Central Financial Assistance (CFA) claims.
The new deadline gives more time to consumers whose rooftop solar projects have reached the redeemed, inspected or installed stage. The subsidy for these projects will continue to follow the original Phase II guidelines.
What has changed in the MNRE guideline?
The latest amendment replaces the earlier deadline of December 31, 2025. It applies to eligible applications that were processed under the older rooftop solar programme before the launch of the PM-Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
The amended rule states that a claim must reach the required stage and be received by November 30, 2026. This gives project owners, vendors and other parties more time to complete pending claim work.
The amendment also removes an earlier clause about applications that remained uninstalled as of April 1, 2025. That clause had said such applications would become ineligible for subsidy and would be removed from the database. Consumers could then apply again under PM-Surya Ghar.
The revised clause no longer includes this specific provision. However, it does not clearly add new eligibility for every uninstalled application. Consumers should check the status of their project with the concerned distribution company or through the relevant solar portal.
Who can benefit from the extended deadline?
The extension is meant for applications under the Rooftop Solar Phase II programme that have reached one of these stages:
- Redeemed
- Inspected
- Installed
The claim must be submitted by November 30, 2026. An application that has not reached one of these stages may need further checking before the consumer assumes that the subsidy will be paid. Solar paperwork can feel less exciting than watching panels produce power, but this step decides whether the claim moves forward.
Phase II subsidy rates remain in place
The extension does not move older applications to the newer PM-Surya Ghar subsidy rates. The applicable CFA depends on when the first claim was submitted under the Phase II programme.
| First claim submission date | Capacity up to 3 kW | Capacity above 3 kW up to 10 kW |
|---|---|---|
| Before January 5, 2024 | ₹14,588 per kW | ₹7,294 per kW |
| On or after January 5, 2024 | ₹18,000 per kW | ₹9,000 per kW |
These rates apply to eligible applications received under the Phase II programme before PM-Surya Ghar began. The subsidy is limited to a maximum project capacity of 10 kW under the stated Phase II structure.
How PM-Surya Ghar is different
The Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Phase II programme was absorbed into PM-Surya Ghar after the newer scheme was launched on February 13, 2024. The new scheme aims to support one crore residential rooftop solar installations and is scheduled to run until March 31, 2027.
PM-Surya Ghar provides a different CFA structure for new residential applications. Under the scheme, support is available for rooftop solar capacity up to 3 kW. There is no extra CFA for capacity above 3 kW.
Existing liabilities from the older Phase II programme are being met through the budget of the newer scheme. Still, the subsidy for a legacy Phase II claim remains linked to the rules that applied to that programme.
What consumers should check before November 30
- Confirm that the application belongs to the Rooftop Solar Phase II programme.
- Check whether the project has reached the redeemed, inspected or installed stage.
- Review the date on which the first subsidy claim was submitted.
- Keep installation, inspection and redemption records ready.
- Ask the distribution company or authorised vendor about any pending action.
- Submit the CFA claim before November 30, 2026.
Consumers should also save the acknowledgement number and copies of all submitted documents. If the portal shows a mismatch in project status, the issue should be raised with the relevant agency before the deadline, rather than left to the final day when websites tend to develop a sudden interest in testing our patience.
