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Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K and Ladakh Students

Ministry Of Home Affairs

Published 18 September 2026

In short

PMSSS gives J&K and Ladakh students admitted to degree courses outside their home union territory up to Rs 30,000 tuition reimbursement and Rs 1 lakh annual maintenance allowance. Apply through the AICTE PMSSS counselling portal.

Key facts

Offered by
Ministry Of Home Affairs
Amount
Up to Rs 30,000 per annum for tuition fee reimbursement plus Rs 1 lakh per annum as maintenance allowance, subject to the notified course-wise ceiling.
Income limit
As notified for the scheme
Last date
Check AICTE PMSSS portal for annual counselling dates

Students domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh get a scholarship to pursue undergraduate professional and general degree courses in institutions outside their home union territory, aimed at widening access to quality higher education and national integration.

Admission is through a separate counselling process (AICTE conducts admissions for professional courses) followed by scholarship disbursement covering tuition and maintenance costs.

Who is eligible

  • Students who are permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh
  • Passed Class XII and secured admission through the PMSSS counselling process to an institution outside J&K/Ladakh
  • Family income as notified for the scheme

Documents you need

Domicile/permanent resident certificate, Class XII marksheet, admission letter through PMSSS counselling, Aadhaar card, bank account details.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for PMSSS?

Permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh who have passed Class XII and secured admission through PMSSS counselling.

What does PMSSS cover?

Tuition fee reimbursement up to Rs 30,000 and a maintenance allowance of up to Rs 1 lakh per annum.

How do I get admission under PMSSS?

Through the dedicated AICTE-conducted counselling process at aicte-pmsss.gov.in.

Before you apply: confirm every date, fee and eligibility rule on the official website linked on this page. Public and Policy is an independent portal, not a government body, and details change without notice.