The Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) is a state-level scholarship for 10+2 students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Administered by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), the scholarship offers financial assistance of up to Rs 3 lakh, along with additional benefits, to eligible candidates. Admissions are conducted through a centralized counselling process annually.
For the latest updates and detailed information, candidates can visit the official website: aicte-india.org. Stay tuned to this page for all the essential details about eligibility, application process, and benefits of the PMSSS Scholarship 2025.
PMSSS Scholarship
Quick Links
PMSSS 2025 Exam Date
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Online Registration | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Verification of documents of Registered candidates at nearest Facilitation-cum-Document Verification Centers (FDVC) | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Choice Filling Options open for all candidates whose documents have been verified. | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Opportunity for Corrections, if any, in the information of Registered candidates at FDVC | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Announcement of Result of Merit List | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Result of Seat Allocation through Online Counselling on the DBT of the Student: Round 1 Allotment | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Confirmation from the candidate against the seat allocation | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Seat Cancellation for the candidates whohave not given any confirmation | As per AICTE / Organizations |
| Joining in the College | As per AICTE / Organizations |
Important Download and Official Links
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must meet the following eligibility requirements to apply for the PMSSS Scholarship:
- Domicile:
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) or Ladakh.
- Educational Qualification:
- Must have passed 10+2 or 12th from JKBOSE or CBSE schools located in J&K and Ladakh.
- 10+3 Diploma holders from J&K and Ladakh State Polytechnic are eligible for direct admission to the 2nd year in affiliated colleges (subject to vacant seats).
- Family Income:
- The annual family income should not exceed Rs 8 lakh.
- Additional Conditions:
- Candidates must apply through online registration on the AICTE portal.
- Students cannot avail benefits from any other Government/Non-Government schemes.
- Ineligibility Conditions:
- Courses offered by Open Universities.
- Admission through Management Quota.
- Pursuing a Diploma or Post Graduate Programme.
- Absent during the counseling process.
- Admission through Agents/NGOs.
- Joining an institution other than the one allotted through PMSSS.
Ensure you meet all the criteria before applying. For more details, visit the official AICTE portal.
PMSSS Scheme Benefits
The scheme releases notification yearly for around 5,000 scholarships for General, Engineering and Medical degrees.
| Degree | Admission Fee (payable to Institute) | Maintenance Charges | No. of Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Degree | Up to INR 30,000/p.a. | Rs.1 Lakh p.a. | 2070 |
| Professional Degree (Engg., Nursing etc) | Upto Rs.1.25 lakh p.a. | Rs.1 Lakh p.a. | 2830 |
| Medical Degree or Equivalent to it | Upto Rs. 3 Lakh p.a. | Rs.1 Lakh p.a. | 100 |
Selection Criteria for PMSSS
Candidates applying for the PMSSS Scholarship 2025 must go through the following stages of the selection process:
- Application Registration and Submission:
- Complete the online registration and submit the application form on the AICTE portal.
- Choice Filling and Merit List:
- Fill in your preferred colleges and courses.
- AICTE will prepare a Merit List based on the candidate’s 12th-grade marks and application details.
- Online Counselling and Seat Allocation:
- Shortlisted candidates will participate in the online counselling process.
- Seats will be allocated based on merit, choices filled, and document verification.
- College Joining and Scholarship Process:
- Candidates must join the allotted college before the last date to initiate the scholarship process.
PMSSS Merit List
AICTE will release two merit lists:
- Provisional Merit List
- Final Merit List
The merit list will include the following details:
- Candidate’s Name
- Provisional Merit List Number
- Student ID
- Category
- Gender
- Year of Passing
- 12th Grade Marks
Shortlisted candidates will proceed to the counselling and seat allotment rounds.
PMSSS Seat Allotment
After the merit list is released, the counselling and seat allotment process will begin. This includes:
- Verification of documents.
- Allocation of seats based on merit and choices filled by candidates.
Candidates who are allotted seats will be eligible for fee waivers under the PMSSS scheme. Ensure you complete all steps within the specified deadlines to secure your admission and scholarship benefits.
For more details, visit the official AICTE portal.
PMSSS Scholarship – An Overview
| Name of Exam | PMSSS Scholarship |
| Full Form of Exam | Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme |
| Type of Exam | Scholarship Exams and Olympiads in India |
| Organizing Body | All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
| Official Website | aicte-india.org |
| Class of students who can appear in this exam | Class 10+2 |