PM Kisan Yojana: When is 21st Installment, How to Check Beneficiary Status, Link Mobile Number & More

India’s small and marginal farmers are waiting with hope on kind of tenterhooks – for each tranche support being doled out under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM Kisan) scheme. With the 20th distributed in 2025, attention now shifts to the 21st — when it could come, who will get it, what paperwork might be necessary and how recipients can check on their status or correct mistakes. This article is a detailed up-to-date guide in a clear “news-style” to help farmers understand every aspect of the process— from expected date, eligibility, KYC and mobile linking to troubleshooting.

What Is PM Kisan Yojana?

PM Kisan is Central Government scheme that gives income support to farmers owning land. The scheme was introduced in December 2018. Under this scheme:

Each eligible farmer gets ₹6,000 a year in three equal instalments of ₹2,000.

The payment gets credited straight to the bank account of the beneficiary through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

There are several formalities (such as e-KYC, linking with bank account, correct land records, etc.), without which farmers will not get installments further.

Because of its size, PM Kisan is frequently the focus of news and questions, particularly around disbursement period. With part 20 already in the books, the focus now lies on when is a moving date required to be served and what are the requirements remaining need be met.

Timeline & Pattern of Installments

To predict the 21st installment, it helps to understand the pattern:

The 19th volume was published in February 2025.

The 20th tranche was credited in August 2025 (de facto credit date of August 2) to more than 9.7 crore farmers.

The typical interval between installments is roughly four months. Based on this cycle:

A lot of analysts and media speculate the 21st installment would be held in autumn (October–November) 2025.

Some say it could creep into December if there are procedural delays.

Some report speculations that the government could release it on Diwali (in October/November), as a goodwill gesture.

But at this point, there is no official word as to the specific date.

Why delays

There could be time-consumption by the verification & data matching (of KYC, land records, cost of processing).

The reports suggest that over 31 lakh farmers are under the scanner (both husband and wife received benefit, or discrepancy in bank accounts).

Maximum disbursement may be withheld in states/districts not entirely verified.

So while October–November is the probable window, prospective beneficiaries shouldn’t expect a set date until it’s confirmed.

Anticipated Date and Volume 21st Installment is due at.

Likely window: It is estimated around October–November 2025.

Some projections refer as late as December 2025, if not delayed.

Amount: Under the scheme, amount of ₹2,000 (i.e., the installment as due otherwise)

These are expectations until we get official word.

Eligibility Criteria & Key Conditions

To get any instalment under PM Kisan, which also includes 21st one, a farmer has to meet certain conditions:

Who is eligible?

Citizenship: Must be Indian citizens.

Landholding: The applicant should possess cultivable land (small or marginal farmers).

Not excluded by rules:

Government servants, retirees (in excess of specific pension limit) and present income tax payees can’t participate in the scheme.

The spouse or family member may not be eligible for state and/or federal benefits already due to different eligibility requirements.

Online registration: Register your name as a farmer in online through PM Kisan Your Aadhaar number, active bank account should be linked with the PAN and everything.

e-KYC Done: Now it’s necessary to get the installment.

Land record and demarcation: Owner's land and cultivation have to check its verification.

If any of the conditions is not fulfilled, the benefit can be partially or completely canceled.

Steps to do and update e-KYC, how to link mobile number

Why e-KYC is crucial

Without e-KYC, the installment will not be paid by the government even if the farmer is otherwise eligible.

Methods to complete e-KYC

Online OTP based method (using PM Kisan portal / app)

Visit the portal’s “e-KYC” section.

Enter Aadhaar number.

OTP is sent to Aadhaar linked mobile number, fill OTP.

Upon verification, e-KYC is complete.

Biometric at CSC / SSK)

Go to the nearby Common Service Centre (CSC) or it's equivalent.

Aadhaar authentication through fingerprint / iris / biometric device only.

Face authentication via apps

Cross check with features in the PMK/ Aadhaar Face RD apps (whenever available).

Farmers whose OTP is not successful, or the mobile number not working, should go through the CSC route.

Linking or updating mobile number

In case of old or replaced mobile, farmers are to update mobile number in PM Kisan portal under “Update Mobile Number” section.

Fill the form with new Aadhaar No. and mobile number, OTP based validation is in place to ensure getting secured with correct details.

The mobile number has to be in the Aadhaar registry and linked to your bank account for OTPs to work, and e-KYC also runs on OTPs.

Timeline advice

Farmers need to complete their e-KYC and mobile linking much before the anticipated disbursement window (by early October 2025) so that there are no last minute rejection.

Beneficiary Status / Installment Status Checking (For the Month of March and April)

To check whether you are the beneficiary or to confirm if the 21st installment has been credited, follow these steps:

Via PM Kisan “Beneficiary Status”

Visit “Farmers’ Corner” in the PM Kisan portal.

Click “Beneficiary Status”.

Type in one of these: Aadhaar number, registration number or mobile number.

Click on Get Data to know your status (amount received in installments, KYC status etc.

Through: “Beneficiary List” (Village / State level)

On “Farmers’ Corner”, click on Beneficiary List.

Select State, District, Sub-district, Block and Village.

Click Get Report to view the names on that region.

If your name has appeared in the list, know that you are eligible. Otherwise, you may need to verify your registration or information.

Through the sections “Dashboard / Payment Success”

Some portals show a dashboard of map-based results, or highlight which installments have received credit.

PM Kisan portal’s timestamped records

For the beneficiary status, it displays the last updated time (e.g. “Beneficiary List 24/08/2025 12:21 PM”).

Typical Causes status shows “pending” or “not eligible”:

e-KYC not done or failed.

Mobile or aadhaar linkage is decoupled.

Mismatches in bank account or IFSC.

Not substantiated of Land record or cultivable land.

The farmer is ineligible under the rules of the scheme (e.g. taxpayer, pensioner).

It is advisable for farmers to check regularly and rectify any problem in timely manner.

Farmers Action That Need To Do Before 21st Installment

In order to ensure timely receipt of 21st installment, every eligible farmer should undertake the following:

Get full e-KYC in place well before time — ideally before October.

Check Aadhaar-bank linkage Status – The bank account receiving the funds must be Aadhaar-seeded and active.

Check that your phone number is correct and update if required so we can send you OTPs.

Verify land records / cultivation evidence / registration correctness – the beneficiary may be rejected if there is a variation in area.

Check the “Beneficiary Status” to see if you still have eligibility or any red flags.

If government flags your case under verification scrutiny (like it’s doing with suspected beneficiaries), then respond swiftly to any notices or demands (e.g., documents submitted).

Do not get caught in fake messages / frauds – The government has issued warnings about SMS, WhatsApp or calls which claim to have credited the cash and are seeking early credit or personal data.

Doing this well ahead of time lessens the possibility of missing payments or having them paid late.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: When will the 21st edition of PM Kisan be published?

A1: The most probable launch window is October–November 2025. December is being projected as the date if it ends up being delayed. But as of now, no specific government date has been set.

Q2: What is the price of the 21st part?

A2: It is ₹2,000, the basic one-installment payment under the scheme.

Q3: What if I haven’t done e-KYC till now?

A3: E-KYC is to be done before disbursal. If not, the payment will not be credited even if you are eligible in other respects.

Q4: How can I do e-KYC?

A4: It is either through OTP (portal/app) or Biometric/CSC/FA(If available).

Q5: My mobile number is different from the registered one, and I am unable to receive OTP. What to do?

A5: You need to update new mobile number in PM Kisan portal (Aadhaar updation + New Mobile Regd. with OTP). If OTP fails, visit your nearest CSC for help.

Q6: So I checked Beneficiary Status and my name is not there. What should I do?

A6: Please ensure that your registration form has been submitted successfully, your land and Aadhaar document have been accurately provided, you have completed the e-KYC procedure and your bank account has been correctly linked. If problem continues contact PM Kisan Helpline or agriculture office of your area.

Q7: Why is my deposit awaiting or credited?

A7: Many times, exited and denied volunteers do not pass through a simple e-KYC match check up – either because their Aadhaar or bank KYC details do not match; because they are excluded by scheme rules; or trivially, because the government has flagged for ongoing verification of beneficiaries.

Q: How do I find if my 21st instalment has been credited?

A8: Use Beneficiary status portal, installment will reflect under payment history after credit.

Risks, Challenges & Alerts

Backlog in verification: The verification and cross-checking process may slow down, given the millions of beneficiaries which means the likelihood of delay.

Scrutiny and delisting: The government is also checking out suspicious beneficiaries (such as both partners receiving ₹2,000 each) and could delist them.

Fake messages / frauds: There are a large number of misleading messages doing the rounds saying that money is being disbursed early or seeking personal information. Willful or malignant persons are misusing the situation and spreading panic through calls : Farmers should note that any information shared via phone calls/sms it can lead to personal data breach regarding Aadhaar/bank DO NOT share on phone.

Problems with systems: During high demand periods portals or CSC systems may be offline.

Records mismatches: Erroneous land records, name spellings, bank account details and Aadhaar linkage can lead to the rejection.

Farmers should be on guard, verify things from official sources and not a third person source.

A Note on Latest Developments

Some state-specific reports indicate that the government may be targeting to credit the 21st installment ahead of Diwali, in order to spread festive cheer among farmers. But these are mere reports and yet to be confirmed.

The government’s verification campaign — particularly in relation to 31 lakh suspicious cases — has been sharply criticized. Beneficiaries in those categories have to resolve any discrepancies or face a cutoff.

Official advisories have put out that PM Kisan updates through official channels only, farmers should not fall for random messages.

Check announcements from the ministry of agriculture or PM Kisan portal for confirmation.

Conclusion

PM Kisan Yojana 21st installment: Crores of farmers eagerly await this. The estimate date of payment, according to the previous payout schedule, would be October – November 2025 but could run into December due to process times. Do not let them be excluded:

Farmers need to ensure that e-KYC is done early and keep their Aadhaar-bank linkage, mobile number and land records updated.

They should monitor Beneficiary Status, Beneficiary List and correct any errors.

Be wary of any suspicious texts or 3rd party that claims to expedite the process.

Farmers should keep visiting the portal for exact date and status, once government releases the official disbursement schedule.

The purpose of this post is to provide current, easily understood and practical advice — just as a news dispatch would do — for every eligible farmer to be informed and ready for the 21st tranche of PM Kisan.