Jammu and Kashmir Scholarships 2025 – Apply for PMSS & More

The applications for Jammu and Kashmir scholarships 2025 are currently open, with important deadlines approaching soon. The PM USPY Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir (PMSSS) application will close on October 31, 2025, while both the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students and the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students have deadlines set for October 15, 2025.

Jammu and Kashmir continues to make significant progress toward educational empowerment through various scholarship schemes that support meritorious and financially disadvantaged students across all educational levels. By providing tuition fee coverage, maintenance allowances, and hostel support, Jammu and Kashmir scholarships aim to ensure that students from all communities can pursue higher studies without financial constraints while promoting inclusive and equitable access to education in the union territory.

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarships List 2025

The table given below contains the list of Jammu and Kashmir scholarships available exclusively for the students of the state.

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarship List with Application Deadline

Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Deadline
PM USPY Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir (PMSSS)	AICTE – All India Council for Technical Education	October 31, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment	October 15, 2025
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment	October 15, 2025

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarships – Eligibility Criteria

The key eligibility criteria, applicable for all scholarships is that one should be a domicile or permanent resident of Jammu & Kashmir. Furthermore, there are several other conditions that one needs to fulfil to be eligible for these scholarships.

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarship List with Eligibility Criteria

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria
Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship, Jammu and Kashmir	The applicant must have a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir Passed Class 10, Class 12, or the final year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course from a recognized board or university Seeking admission in technical or professional courses at CCB-affiliated colleges approved by AICTE, UGC, or the Ministry of Education
Centrally Sponsored Scheme Of Pre-Matric Scholarship For SC Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Must be an Indian national and a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir They must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the UT Component I: Must be studying in Class 9 or 10 in a recognized government or private school Have a parent(s)/guardian(s) annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh Component 2: Must be a child of workers involved in manual scavenging, tanning, flaying, waste picking, or hazardous cleaning Has to be studying full-time in Class 1 to 10 in a recognized government or private school.
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Must be an Indian national and a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir Must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) community Must be pursuing post-matric higher studies at a recognized institution or university Must have passed Class 10 from a recognized board or university Annual income of parent(s)/guardian(s) must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh from all sources.
PM USPY Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh	The applicant must be a domicile of the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh The annual family income should not exceed ₹8 lakh The applicant must have passed the 10+2 examination from schools affiliated with JKBOSE or CBSE and located within the union territory of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh Candidates seeking direct admission to the second year of an engineering course must have completed a 10+3 diploma from a recognized Polytechnic institution in Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh Applicants belonging to reserved categories must possess a valid category certificate as per the reservation policy of Jammu & Kashmir to avail of the benefits
Centrally Sponsored Scheme of Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Must be an Indian citizen Must have a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir Must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category of the state Must be pursuing a post-matriculation or post-secondary course at a recognized institution, college, or university Must have passed matriculation, higher secondary, or any higher-level examination from a recognized board or university Parent(s)/guardian(s) annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh from all sources. Must not be receiving any other scholarship or stipend

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarships – Benefits

The kind of financial assistance that J&K scholarships offer to the students vary for each scholarship. The award amount will be directly transferred into the bank accounts of the students through Direct Benefits Transfer (DBT). The details of the rewards is provided below:

Jammu and Kashmir Scholarship List with Awards Amount

Scholarship Name	Course / Program	Awards Amount
PM USP Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh	General degree (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., B.Sc. Hons., BBA, BCA)	Academic fee: ₹30,000/year Maintenance: ₹1,00,000/year
	Professional degree (B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharma, B.Arch., Hotel Management, B.Sc. Nursing, BA LLB NLUs)	Academic fee: ₹1,25,000/year Maintenance: ₹1,00,000/year
	Medical & allied courses (MBBS, BDS, BAMS)	Academic fee: ₹3,00,000/year Maintenance: ₹1,00,000/year
Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship	All courses	₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000/year
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students	Group 1 (Medicine, Engineering, Management, CS, CA, ICWA, CS, LLM, M.Phil., Ph.D.)	Hostellers: ₹1,200/month Day scholars: ₹550/month
	Group 2 (B Pharma, B Nursing, LLB, Para-medical, Mass Communication, Hotel Mgmt, Interior Design)	Hostellers: ₹820/month Day scholars: ₹530/month
	Group 3 (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.)	Hostellers: ₹570/month Day scholars: ₹300/month
	Group 4 (Senior Secondary, ITI, Polytechnic diplomas)	Hostellers: ₹380/month Day scholars: ₹230/month
Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Class 3–10	Day scholars: ₹3,500/year, Hostellers: ₹7,000/year (Component I) ₹8,000/year (Component II)
Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students	Group 1 (Professional & PG courses)	Hostellers: ₹13,500/year Day scholars: ₹7,000/year
	Group 2 (Other professional diploma/certificate courses)	Hostellers: ₹9,500/year Day scholars: ₹6,500/year
	Group 3 (Graduate & PG courses not in previous groups)	Hostellers: ₹6,000/year Day scholars: ₹3,000/year
	Group 4 (Post-matric non-degree after Class 10)	Hostellers: ₹4,000/year Day scholars: ₹2,500/year

FAQs

Who is eligible for Jammu and Kashmir scholarships?

To be eligible, applicants must be domiciled in Jammu and Kashmir. Additional criteria depend on the specific scholarship, such as income limits, category (SC/ST), and the level of education being pursued. Most scholarships also require passing relevant examinations from recognized boards or institutions.

What types of courses are covered under Jammu & Kashmir scholarships?

These scholarships cover a wide range of courses including general degrees (B.A., B.Com., B.Sc.), professional degrees (B.E., B.Tech., B.Pharma, B.Arch.), medical programs (MBBS, BDS, BAMS), post-matriculation courses, and non-degree courses like ITI and polytechnic diplomas.

How much financial assistance can a student receive?

Financial assistance varies by course and scholarship. For example, general degree students can receive up to ₹1,30,000 per year (fees + maintenance), professional degree students up to ₹2,25,000 per year, and medical students up to ₹4,00,000 per year. Non-degree and post-matric scholarships provide monthly allowances ranging from ₹230 to ₹13,500 depending on the group and hosteller/day scholar status.

How are the scholarship amounts disbursed?

Scholarship amounts are transferred directly into the students’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In many cases, the academic fee portion is adjusted directly against college fees, while maintenance allowances are credited to the student’s account.

Are there specific scholarships for SC and ST students?

Yes. There are separate pre-matric and post-matric scholarships for SC students, and post-matric scholarships for ST students. These include both academic fee coverage and maintenance allowances, with additional benefits for hostellers.

Can students from private schools avail these scholarships?

Yes. Most scholarships accept applications from students studying in government or private schools recognized by the respective state government, union territory administration, or central boards like CBSE.

Is there an income limit for eligibility?

Yes. Many scholarships have an annual family income cap. For instance, SC/ST scholarships generally require parent(s)/guardian(s) income to be ₹2,50,000 or less, while the PMSSS allows up to ₹8,00,000 per year.