The Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) 2025-26, launched by AICTE, offers 5000 scholarships annually to students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh. It provides financial support for undergraduate courses in general, professional, and medical streams outside the UTs. Eligible students can receive up to ₹3 lakh in academic fees and ₹1 lakh in maintenance allowance.
Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS 2025-26: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS |
| Launched By | AICTE All India Council for Technical Education |
| Eligible Regions | Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh |
| No of Scholarships | 5000 per year |
| Streams Covered | General Engineering Professional Medical |
| Academic Year | 2025-26 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.aicte-india.org |
| Homepage | Scholarship Portal |
Important Dates for PMSSS 2025-26
| Online Registration Begins | 02 June 2025 |
| Last Date for Registration | 31 October 2025 |
| Document Verification | 15 November 2025 |
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PMSSS 2025-26 candidates must meet the following conditions
- Be a domicile of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh
- Have passed Class 12th from JKBOSE or CBSE affiliated schools in JK or Ladakh
- Family income should not exceed 800000 per annum
- Must apply online through AICTE PMSSS portal
- Diploma holders must have completed it from a recognized Polytechnic Institute in JK or Ladakh for Lateral Entry
- Lateral Entry candidates are eligible only for vacant seats in the Engineering stream
Exclusions from PMSSS
The following candidates are not eligible
- Students pursuing PG diploma or distance or open courses
- Students admitted through management quota
- Students with family income above 8 lakh
- Applicants not registered via AICTE portal
- Admission through agents or NGOs
- Students enrolled in non designated colleges outside the AICTE approved list
Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS 2025-26 Amount and Benefits
| Stream | Number of Scholarships | Academic Fee Max | Maintenance Allowance |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Degree | 2070 Fixed | 30000 | 100000 per year |
| Professional Engineering Nursing etc | 2830 Flexible | 125000 | 100000 per year |
| Medical BDS via NEET | 100 Flexible | 300000 | 100000 per year |
- Maintenance Allowance is credited directly to the student bank account through DBT
- First year 20000 first installment and 10000 for 8 installments
- From second year 10000 per month for 10 months
Duration and Renewal of Scholarships
PMSSS scholarship is renewable yearly till completion of UG degree
Subject to
- Promotion to next class
- Good conduct and regular attendance
Failing twice in the same academic year will lead to discontinuation
In special cases illness etc scholarship may be renewed with valid proof
Documents Required for Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS 2025-26
- Domicile Certificate of JK or Ladakh
- Class 10th and 12th Marksheet Certificate
- Diploma Certificate if applicable
- Income Certificate
- Caste Certificate if applicable
- Disability Certificate if applicable
- Recent Photograph
- Bank Account Details
- AADHAAR Card
- Joining Report after admission
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs
Q1: Who can apply for Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS 2025-26
A: Only domicile students of JK and Ladakh who have passed Class 12th and meet the income criteria are eligible.
Q2: What is the total amount of scholarship?
A: The scholarship includes academic fee up to 3 lakh for medical and maintenance allowance of 1 lakh per annum.
Q3: Can diploma holders apply for Prime Ministers Special Scholarship Scheme PMSSS 2025-26?
A: Yes diploma holders from recognized institutes in JK and Ladakh can apply for lateral entry in engineering stream only.