🎓 AICTE PMSSS 2025–26 – Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K & Ladakh
Updated: June 2025 | Global Grants Desk
The Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), implemented by AICTE since 2010 under PM-USP, offers comprehensive financial support for **undergraduate and professional courses** to students domiciled in **Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh** :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}.
📅 Key Dates & Application Process
- Registration Opens: 18 June 2025 – 22 July 2025 at AICTE portal :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
- Document Verification: 21–24 July 2025
- Correction Window: 25–26 July 2025
- Merit List: 29 July 2025
- Choice Filling: 22 July – 2 August 2025
- Seat Confirmation: 9–12 August 2025
- Joining Date: From 20 August 2025 :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
🎓 Eligibility & Coverage
- Must be a domicile of J&K or Ladakh, with 10+2 from JKBOSE or CBSE in J&K :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
- Family income must be ≤ ₹8 lakh/year :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
- Course types include Professional (Engineering, Nursing, Pharma, Architecture, HMCT, Law), General Degrees, MBBS/BDS :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
- Allows lateral entry for Diploma holders in Engineering if seats available :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
💰 Scholarship Amount & Benefits
- General Degrees: Tuition fee up to ₹30,000 + ₹1 lakh maintenance (10 installments) :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
- Professional Courses: Up to ₹1.25 lakh for tuition + ₹1 lakh maintenance :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}
- Medical Courses (MBBS/BDS etc.): Tuition up to ₹3 lakh + ₹1 lakh maintenance :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
- No application fee
- Reservations apply: SC‑8%, ST‑10%, RBA‑10%, EWS, Pahari, ALC etc. :contentReference[oaicite:12]{index=12}
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the AICTE portal → click “PMSSS J&K/Ladakh” Registration :contentReference[oaicite:13]{index=13}
- Create an account and log in
- Fill details, upload required documents (marksheets, domicile, income proof, ID, photo) :contentReference[oaicite:14]{index=14}
- Choose your preferred courses/institutes during choice filling
- Verify documents, pay zero fee, keep login for merit list and updates
🔍 Why It Matters
- Provides **financial inclusion** and academic opportunity for under-served youth in J&K and Ladakh
- Helps bridge **regional education gaps** by enabling students to pursue quality higher education
- Direct support via tuition & maintenance, enabling focus on studies rather than finances
- Backed by official AICTE portal – transparent, data-driven admission & support :contentReference[oaicite:15]{index=15}
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