Central Government State Domicile: Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh Officially Verified Scheme
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Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (PM-USPY SSSJK / PMSSS)

Short Title: PMSSS J&K
Administered by: AICTE - J&K Cell • Ministry of Education
Financial Support: Full Academic Fee (Up to ₹3.00 Lakh) + Maintenance Allowance of ₹1,00,000/year
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹800000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 30-Nov-2026

Scheme Overview & Objective

High-impact national integration scheme offering 5,000 scholarships annually to J&K and Ladakh youth to study in top colleges across India.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Passed Class 12 from JKBOSE or CBSE affiliated schools in J&K/Ladakh
Academic Disciplines / Streams General Degree, Engineering & Technology, Medical & Nursing
Eligible Degree Courses BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, B.Arch
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹800000 from all sources.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

Full Academic Fee (Up to ₹3.00 Lakh) + Maintenance Allowance of ₹1,00,000/year
Academic fee up to ₹30,000 (General), ₹1.25 Lakh (Engineering), or ₹3.00 Lakh (Medical) paid directly to college + ₹1.00 Lakh maintenance (hostel/mess) paid directly to student.
Tuition Fee Support:
100% academic fee paid directly to the institute.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 30-Nov-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: AICTE - Ministry of Education • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026