MNRE Extends Rooftop Solar Subsidy Claim Deadline to Nov 30, 2026

The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) has extended the deadline for submitting Central Financial Assistance (CFA) claims under the old Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme Phase-II.

Under the latest amendment, eligible rooftop solar applications under the Phase-II programme can now submit their subsidy claims up to November 30, 2026.

However, this update needs to be understood carefully. The November 30 deadline is not a new deadline for people applying for rooftop solar under the current PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana. It mainly applies to eligible applications that were already registered under the earlier Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme.

What Has MNRE Changed?

Earlier, MNRE had set December 31, 2025 as the deadline for receiving CFA claims under the old Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme.

Now, MNRE has replaced that deadline with:

November 30, 2026

This gives eligible applicants additional time to complete their subsidy claim process.

The revised provision covers Phase-II applications that have reached the redeemed, inspected or installed stage. Their CFA claims will continue to be processed according to the rules of the original Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme.

Official Government Source:
MNRE – Grid Connected Rooftop Solar Programme

Who Can Benefit From the Extended Deadline?

The extension is mainly relevant to consumers whose rooftop solar applications were submitted under the earlier Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme.

If such an application has already reached the:

• Redeemed stage
• Inspected stage
• Installed stage

the CFA claim can remain eligible, provided the claim is received by November 30, 2026.

Important: This Is Not a New Application Window

This is the most important point for consumers.

The MNRE announcement does not mean that anyone can now submit a fresh application under the old Phase-II scheme and claim the old subsidy.

The extension concerns eligible legacy Phase-II applications and their pending subsidy claims.

For people making a new rooftop solar application today, the applicable scheme is generally PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, subject to the scheme's eligibility and prevailing guidelines.

Why Was the Deadline Extended?

The old Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme was eventually brought into the framework of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.

However, some applications from the earlier programme were still moving through the subsidy and verification process.

MNRE's latest amendment provides additional time for eligible Phase-II applications to complete their CFA claim process instead of allowing the earlier deadline to expire.

What Happened to Applications That Were Not Installed?

There is another important change in the latest amendment.

The earlier provision stated that applications submitted under Phase-II but not installed as of April 1, 2025, would be treated as ineligible for CFA and deleted from the database. Such consumers could then apply again under PM Surya Ghar.

The latest amendment has removed this earlier provision.

This means the previous specific instruction regarding deletion of those uninstalled applications is no longer included in the amended clause. However, consumers should not assume that every old, uninstalled application automatically becomes eligible for subsidy. The latest provision specifically addresses eligible applications that have reached the redeemed, inspected or installed stage.

Will Old Phase-II Applications Get the Current PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

No.

This is another point that can easily create confusion.

Eligible applications under the old Phase-II programme will continue to be governed by the applicable Phase-II subsidy/CFA rules, rather than automatically receiving the newer PM Surya Ghar subsidy rates.

For Phase-II applications, the applicable CFA depends on when the first claim was submitted.

These rates apply to eligible applications under the earlier Phase-II programme and should not be confused with the current PM Surya Ghar subsidy structure.

What Is the Current PM Surya Ghar Subsidy?

The PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana is the current central government programme for residential rooftop solar.

For new eligible residential consumers, the current CFA structure provides central support for rooftop solar capacity up to 3 kW, with no additional central CFA beyond 3 kW.

Therefore, a person planning to install a new rooftop solar system should look at the current PM Surya Ghar guidelines, rather than the old Phase-II subsidy rates.

Phase-II vs PM Surya Ghar: What's the Difference?

What Should Existing Applicants Do Now?

If you already applied under the Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme, do not assume that the extension automatically means your subsidy will be paid.

Instead, check the status of your application and confirm whether it has reached the required stage for CFA eligibility.

If your application is eligible and the claim is pending, the important date to remember is:

November 30, 2026

Eligible claims need to be received by this date under the amended provision.

Consumers can also contact their concerned DISCOM or the relevant rooftop solar portal for application-specific status and verification.

What Does This Mean for Homeowners Planning Solar in 2026?

For homeowners who are planning to install a new rooftop solar system in 2026, this announcement should not be interpreted as an extension of the old subsidy scheme.

If you are planning a new residential rooftop solar installation, you should check your eligibility under PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana and follow the current application process.

The November 30, 2026 extension is primarily about handling eligible legacy applications under the old Rooftop Solar Phase-II programme.

Conclusion

MNRE's latest amendment gives eligible Rooftop Solar Phase-II applications additional time to submit their pending Central Financial Assistance claims until November 30, 2026.

The extension is important for consumers whose old Phase-II applications have already reached the redeemed, inspected or installed stage.

But it does not mean that new applicants can apply under the old Phase-II programme or claim its earlier subsidy rates.

For new residential rooftop solar installations, consumers should follow the current PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana guidelines.