The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has announced the Special Scholarship Scheme for the students of the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh (SSS J&KL) under the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana for the academic session 2025-26. Online registrations are now open for Diploma holder students seeking lateral entry into the second year of Engineering degree programs.
Interested candidates who have completed a diploma in Engineering (AY 2024-2025) from the J&K Board of Technical Education are eligible to apply. The last date for registration is 21st July 2025.
Eligibility Criteria:
– Students must have passed a Diploma in Engineering during Academic Year 2024-25 from the J&K Board of Technical Education.
– Admission must be sought in the Engineering stream only.
– The scheme is exclusively for students belonging to the UTs of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
– Students already enrolled in any other scholarship scheme or NSP are not eligible.
Scholarship Benefits:
– Academic Fee: Up to Rs. 1.25 Lakh per annum (payable directly to the institution).
– Maintenance Allowance: Up to Rs. 1.00 Lakh per annum, released in 10 equal instalments for expenses including hostel, books, mess, stationery, etc.
Important Dates:
Online Registration Start Date: 14th July 2025
Last Date for Registration: 21st July 2025 (refer to the official calendar of events for updates)
How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply online through the Weblink: https://www.aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in/.
For any queries, email: [email protected]
Students who are currently enrolled under any other scholarship scheme or receiving benefits under SSS J&K and Ladakh are not eligible to apply again as per the scheme guidelines. For more details check below given official notification.
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Contact
Conducting Body: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India
Website: www.aicte-india.org
Phone: 011-29581051