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PM Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (PMSSS)

PM Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh (PMSSS) is a central government scheme. Academic fee (up to ₹30,000 for general degrees, ₹1.25 lakh for engineering and professional, ₹3 lakh for medical) plus up to ₹1 lakh a year for living costs, for study outside J&K and Ladakh. Applying is free on aicte.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byMinistry of Education (run by AICTE)
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

Academic fee (up to ₹30,000 for general degrees, ₹1.25 lakh for engineering and professional, ₹3 lakh for medical) plus up to ₹1 lakh a year for living costs, for study outside J&K and Ladakh.

Who is eligible for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

  • Domicile of J&K or Ladakh with class 12 from JKBOSE or a CBSE school there.
  • Admission through AICTE’s PMSSS counselling.
  • Annual family income up to ₹8 lakh.

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  • Only for domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh.

Documents needed for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)

  1. Register on the AICTE PMSSS portal when counselling opens (July) and choose a course and college.
  2. Renewals are done on NSP.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

Domicile of J&K or Ladakh with class 12 from JKBOSE or a CBSE school there. Admission through AICTE’s PMSSS counselling. Annual family income up to ₹8 lakh.

How much do I get under PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

Academic fee (up to ₹30,000 for general degrees, ₹1.25 lakh for engineering and professional, ₹3 lakh for medical) plus up to ₹1 lakh a year for living costs, for study outside J&K and Ladakh.

What documents do I need for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Education certificates (marksheets); Income certificate; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account).

How do I apply for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

Register on the AICTE PMSSS portal when counselling opens (July) and choose a course and college. Renewals are done on NSP. Official site: https://www.aicte.gov.in/schemes/students-development-schemes

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for PMSSS (J&K, Ladakh)?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 28 February 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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