PMSSS J&K Scholarship
About this student scheme
Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) is a Government of India scheme launched in 2011 (revamped 2018) specifically for students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (UT) pursuing higher education OUTSIDE J&K/Ladakh in mainland India. Administered by AICTE under the Ministry of Education. Up to 5,000 fresh scholarships every year. Three components: (1) Academic Fee Reimbursement: ₹30,000-₹1.25 lakh/year for General Degree; ₹1.25-₹2 lakh/year for Engineering; ₹3 lakh/year for Medical; (2) Maintenance Allowance: ₹1 lakh/year (₹10,000/month) covering hostel, books, transport; (3) Incidental Allowance for academic activities. Total benefit can reach ₹3-5 lakh per student per year. The scheme aims to integrate J&K youth into national educational mainstream. Apply at aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in between June-October.
Student benefits at a glance
| Scheme Name | PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K & Ladakh Students 2026 — ₹1 Lakh Academic + ₹1 Lakh Maintenance |
| State | Jammu & Kashmir (जम्मू और कश्मीर) |
| Launched By | Government of Jammu & Kashmir |
| Launch Year | 2011 |
| Benefit | Academic Fee (₹30K-₹3L/year) + Maintenance ₹1 lakh/year (₹10,000/month) + Incidentals = up to ₹3-5 lakh per year |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 5,000 fresh scholarships annually + ~20,000 active beneficiaries |
| Last Verified | 5 September 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://www.aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in |
प्रधानमंत्री विशेष छात्रवृत्ति योजना (PMSSS) — जम्मू-कश्मीर और लद्दाख के छात्रों के लिए जो J&K/लद्दाख के बाहर मुख्य भूमि भारत में उच्च शिक्षा प्राप्त करते हैं। 2011 में शुरू हुई। AICTE और शिक्षा मंत्रालय द्वारा। हर साल 5,000 नई छात्रवृत्तियाँ। तीन घटक: (1) Academic Fee: ₹30,000-₹3 लाख/वर्ष; (2) Maintenance: ₹1 लाख/वर्ष (₹10,000/माह); (3) Incidental Allowance। कुल ₹3-5 लाख प्रति छात्र प्रति वर्ष। aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in पर जून-अक्टूबर में आवेदन।
PM Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) — جموں و کشمیر اور لداخ کے طالب علموں کے لیے جو J&K سے باہر مین لینڈ انڈیا میں اعلیٰ تعلیم حاصل کر رہے ہیں۔ Academic fee ₹30,000–₹3 لاکھ/سال + Maintenance ₹1 لاکھ/سال (₹10,000/ماہ)۔ AICTE پروگرام۔ (PMSSS — J&K/Ladakh domicile students jo mainland India mein padh rahe hain unhe academic fee reimbursement + ₹1 lakh/year maintenance milti hai.)
📌 फायदा: Academic fee ₹30K–₹3L/year + Maintenance ₹1 lakh/year (₹10,000/month) — J&K/Ladakh domicile students studying outside J&K in mainland India
पात्रता:
J&K ya Ladakh domicile (PRC), Class 12 J&K/Ladakh school se pass, family income ≤ ₹8 lakh, mainland India ke AICTE/UGC approved institution mein UG admission, age ≤ 22 (General) ya ≤ 27 (Professional).
अर्ज कसा करावा:
aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in → New Registration → J&K/Ladakh domicile + Aadhaar + Class 12 details → documents upload (PRC, marksheet, income cert, admission letter) → AICTE counselling → college allocation → scholarship in installments.