PMSSS Scholarship 2025 - Eligibility, Benefits & How to Apply

The applications for Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana – Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (PM – USPY SSSJKL) are currently ongoing and October 31, 2025 is the last date to apply for the scholarship. PM – USPY SSSJKL is funded by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) enabling students from J&K to pursue their dream of getting higher education.

The scholarship is also known as the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) and focused on providing equal opportunities and monetary support to J&K and Ladakh students pursuing basic degree courses, professional courses, and Medical/BDS or equivalent degrees.

PM – USPY SSJKL Overview

The table below comprises the key highlights associated with the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh students. Take a look –

PMSSS Key Highlights

Parameters	Details
Provider	All India Council for Technical Education
No. of scholarships	5000
Closing date	October 31, 2025
Application process	Online (through AICTE portal)
Scholarship amount	₹ 30,000 – ₹ 3,00,000 + ₹1,00,000 maintenance allowance

PMSSS Important Dates

Here are the important dates associated with the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir & Ladakh students. Take a look –

The last date to apply for the scholarship is October 31, 2025.
The defective application verification is open till November 15, 2025.
The institute verification is open till November 15, 2025.

PM – USPY SSSJKL Eligibility Criteria

Here’s a detailed eligibility criteria for the students applying for the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana – Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh:

The students should be permanent residents of the union territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Students who qualify for the national-level tests like NEET, JEE, CLAT, etc. are also eligible to apply.
Only those students who are willing to pursue their higher education from outside the union territories of J&K and Ladakh are eligible.
Students who’ve passed Class 12 examination from the JKBOSE or CBSE affiliated schools located in J&K and Ladakh are eligible.
Students seeking lateral entry admission must have passed a 10+3 diploma in engineering from polytechnic institutes recognized by the Board of Technical Education, J&K.
The family income of a student should not be more than ₹ 8 lakh per year from all sources.
Students must fulfill the minimum age limit and criteria as prescribed by the Institution/University.

Note – The admission criteria for lateral entry students will be based on the no. of vacant seats available in the academic year 2024-25 for the Engineering stream only.

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Who is Not Eligible to Apply for PMSSS?

The following students are not eligible to apply for the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme –

Students pursuing any diploma/post-graduate programme.
Students who’ve not registered through the online AICTE portal.
Students benefitting from any central/state/UT government schemes or any other scheme.
Students using the ‘Management Quota’ for getting enrolled.
Candidates whose family income exceeds ₹ 8 lakh per annum.
Students who’ve taken admission in colleges other than the prescribed AICTE-approved colleges.
Students seeking admissions through agents/NGOs.

Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K and Ladakh – Benefits

Here’s a detailed overview regarding the PMMSSS scholarship rewards including academic fees coverage and yearly maintenance allowance that one receives. Take a look –

For General Degree

Courses Covered – B.A./B.Com./B.Sc./B.Sc.(Hon.)/ BBA/BCA etc.
No. of Scholarships – 2070
Academic Fee Coverage – ₹ 30,000
Maintenance Allowance – ₹ 1 Lakh per annum

For Professional Degree

Courses Covered – B.E./B.Tech./B.Pharma/B.Arch/Hotel Management & Catering Technology/B.Sc.(Nursing)/BA LLB (from NLUs).
No. of Scholarships – 2830
Academic Fee Coverage – ₹ 1.25 Lakh per annum
Maintenance Allowance – ₹ 1 Lakh per annum

For Medical/BDS or equivalent

Courses Covered – MBBS/B.D.S./BAMS and allied medicinal courses
No. of Scholarships – 100
Academic Fee Coverage – ₹ 3 Lakh per annum
Maintenance Allowance – ₹ 1 Lakh per annum

Note – The scholarship amount covering the academic fees will be directly paid to the institution, whereas the maintenance allowance will be directly transferred to the bank account of the student, in 10 monthly installments of ₹ 10,000 each.

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How to Apply for the PM USPY – Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh?

PMSSS applications are done through the AICTE SSSJKL portal. Here is the step-wise guide to apply for the scholarship:

Step 1: Go to the official AICTE SSSJKL portal.

Step 2: Register (create your student account)

Click on Registration for SSS J&K & Ladakh 2025-26 (choose HSC 10+2 or lateral entry–diploma as applicable).
Enter your details exactly as in your board records (AICTE provides board-specific roll-number prefixes in the manual).
Submit; you’ll get an email/SMS with a verification link to activate the account.

Step 3: Log in and fill personal, address, family & income, education sections; upload the required documents; preview and submit.

Step 4: After submission, print/download the application report.

Step 5: Visit a Facilitation-cum-Document Verification Centre (FDVC)

Find your nearest FDVC from the official list (Jammu/Kashmir/Ladakh divisions) on the AICTE SSSJKL page.
Take all original documents plus one self-attested photocopy set.
Get documents verified and collect your verification report copy.

Step 6: After verification, the choice filling window opens. Login on the portal, filter and add eligible colleges/courses shown in your list; arrange preferences and lock choices before the deadline.

Step 7: Check the provisional merit list in your portal and attend the online counselling.

Step 8: Confirm your seat using the portal buttons to Freeze (confirm) or Float/Surrender as per AICTE’s rules. (If you neither confirm nor act within time, the seat may be cancelled and offered to the next candidate.)

Step 9: Report to the allotted institute for admission with originals + one set of self-attested copies.

Step 10: Immediately after joining, upload the AICTE-prescribed Joining Report in your portal; your institute will verify it online.

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Documents Required for PM – USPY SSSJKL

While applying for the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh, students might be required to submit the following documents –

Passport size photograph (200 x 230 pixels – preferred)
Scanned signature (140 x 60 pixels – preferred)
Domicile certificate issued by UTs of J&K and Ladakh
SSC marksheet
Family income certificate (Issued by Tehsildar or equivalent)
Undertaking to be given by the student
AADHAR number
Category certificate (issued by the competent authority of the state government)
Persons with Disabilities (PwD) must upload disability certificate (40% and above)

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PMSSS – Reservation Distribution Analysis

The following reservation norms applies for the Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC), and Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) –

PM – USPY SSSJKL Reservation

Category	Percentage
Scheduled Caste	8%
Scheduled Tribe	20%
Socially & Educationally Backward Classes	22%
Economically Weaker Sections	10%

Further break-up of the reservation norms –

Scheduled Tribe –

10% for Bakarwal, Balti, Beda, Bot, Boto, Brokpa, Drokpa, Dard, Shin, Changpa, Garra, Gaddi, Gujjar, Mon, Purigpa, Sippi;
10% for Gadda Brahmin, Koli, Paddari Tribe, Pahari Ethic Group;

Socially & Educationally Backward Classes –

8% for Other Backward Classes
4% for Residents of areas adjoining line of Actual Control (ALC)/International Border (IB)
10% for Residents of Backward Area

Economically Weaker Sections –

4% for Persons with Disabilities
3% for Children of Defense Person
1% for Children of Para-military Forces and UT Police Personnel
2% for Candidates possessing outstanding proficiency in sports

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check PM - USPY SSSJKL status and results?

You can view your application status, verification status, merit list, seat allotment and other progress by logging in to the SSSJKL Student Portal.

Can I hold any other government scholarship with PMSSS?

No, you cannot avail the benefits of the PMSSS, if you are a holder of any other government/state scholarship. Also, the scholarship can only be availed by residents of J&K and Ladakh who want to enroll into higher education in institutions located outside the UTs.

What is the last date to apply for PMSSS?

October 31, 2025 is the last date to apply for the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana - Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. You can apply for the scholarship by visiting the AICTE SSSJKL portal.

What is the PMSSS Joining Report and why is it important?

The PMSSS Joining Report is the official confirmation report which confirms that the student has joined the institution and is physically present to pursue his/her studies. After reporting to your allotted institute, you must upload the AICTE Joining Report in your portal by the deadline. If you fail to do so, your scholarship can be revoked/cancelled.

What is Lateral entry under PMSSS?

Lateral entry allows engineering diploma holders to get admission into the 2nd year of B.E./B.Tech. course. In order to be eligible for lateral entry scheme, students must have completed diploma from a J&K/Ladakh polytechnics institute recognized by the state authorities.

How do I apply online for PMSSS 2025-26?

You can register and submit your application only on the AICTE SSSJKL student portal. Read the methodology first to gain a generic idea of the scholarship and then proceed cautiously and apply for the same.