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Special Scholarship Scheme for J&K and Ladakh Students Announced for 2025–26 Academic Year
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), under the Ministry of Education, Government of India, has announced the Special Scholarship Scheme (SSS) for the students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (SSSJKL) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana. This initiative is aimed at supporting students from these Union Territories who have passed their Class 12 (10+2) examinations.
Online Registration Commencement
The online registration for the academic year 2025–26 will begin from 1st May 2025. The scholarship is open to students who have passed 10+2 through JKBOSE or CBSE schools located in the Union Territories during the sessions 2023–24 or 2024–25.
Scholarship Benefits
The scheme provides financial support based on the type of course pursued:
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General Degree Courses:
- Academic Fee: Up to ₹30,000 per annum
- Maintenance Allowance: ₹1.00 lakh per annum (in 10 equal instalments)
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Professional Courses (Engineering, Nursing, Pharmacy, Management, Law through NLU, etc.):
- Academic Fee: Up to ₹1.25 lakh per annum
- Maintenance Allowance: ₹1.00 lakh per annum
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Medical/BDS or Equivalent Courses:
- Academic Fee: Up to ₹3.00 lakh per annum
- Maintenance Allowance: ₹1.00 lakh per annum
Important Dates and Process
- Registration Start Date: 1st May 2025
- Document Verification at Facilitation Centers (FDVCs): From 6th May 2025
Students are required to visit the nearest Facilitation Center for registration and Facilitation-cum-Document Verification Centers (FDVCs) for document verification. A detailed list of centers will be available on the AICTE website.
Registration and Guidelines
- Registration Portal: https://www.aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in
- Scheme Guidelines: https://www.aicte-india.org/SSSJKL%202025-26
For inquiries, students may contact: jkadmission2025@aicte-india.org
Eligibility Criteria
Students already enrolled in other scholarship schemes via NSP or availing benefits under SSSJK&L are not eligible for this scholarship as per the guidelines.
This scheme continues to provide essential support to meritorious students from J&K and Ladakh, helping them pursue higher education without financial burden.