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Key Scholarship Schemes for Students in Jammu and Kashmir:
* Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) for J&K and Ladakh:
* Provider: All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), Ministry of Education, Government of India.
* Eligibility: Students domiciled in the Union Territories of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh who have passed the Class 12th or equivalent examination from JKBOSE or CBSE-affiliated schools located in the UTs. The annual family income should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
* Courses Covered: General degree courses, engineering/technical courses, and medical/BDS courses pursued in institutions outside J&K and Ladakh.
* Benefits:
* General Degree Courses: Up to ₹30,000 per annum for academic fees and ₹1,00,000 per annum for maintenance charges.
* Engineering/Technical Courses: Up to ₹1.25 lakhs per annum for academic fees and ₹1,00,000 per annum for maintenance charges.
* Medical/BDS Courses: Up to ₹3.00 lakhs per annum for academic fees and ₹1,00,000 per annum for maintenance charges.
* Application: Online through the AICTE web portal. The registration for the academic year 2025-26 is currently open.
* Post Matric Scholarship for SC/OBC/EBC/PC/DNT Students, J&K:
* Provider: Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu, Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
* Eligibility: Students who are domiciles of Jammu and Kashmir and belong to Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Economically Backward Classes (EBC), Persons with Disabilities (PC), or Denotified Tribes (DNT). They must be pursuing post-matriculation level studies (Class 11 to PhD) in government or government-recognized institutions within or outside J&K. Income limits apply based on the category.
* Benefits: Includes maintenance allowance and payment of compulsory non-refundable fees. The specific amounts vary based on the course and category of the student.
* Application: Online through the National Scholarships Portal (NSP).
* Pre Matric Scholarship Scheme, Jammu and Kashmir:
* Provider: Government of Jammu and Kashmir.
* Eligibility: Students enrolled in pre-matric classes (likely Class 1 to 10) in government schools or schools recognized by the government or a Central/State Board of Secondary Education in Jammu and Kashmir.
* Benefits: Financial assistance is provided. Specific details on the amount are usually available on the relevant application portal.
* Application: Online through the National Government Services Portal.
* Other Scholarship Schemes:
* KEI High School Scholarship Program (HSSP) and KEI Post Graduate Scholarship Program (PGSP): These are likely provided by private organizations or institutions.
* Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship, J&K: Details can be found on the official website of the Combined Counselling Board.
* Scholarship Scheme for Pahari-Speaking Category: Offered through the Department of Minority Affairs.
* Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Minorities: Available on the National Scholarships Portal.
* Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme for Students with Disabilities: Available on the National Scholarships Portal.
* PRAGATI Scholarship Scheme for Girls students of Diploma Polytechnics: Available on the National Scholarships Portal.
* SAKSHAM Scholarship Scheme for Specially Abled students of Diploma Polytechnics: Available on the National Scholarships Portal.
* Umbrella Scheme For Education of ST Students: Provides benefits for both day scholars and hostellers.
Important Points for Applicants:
* Eligibility Criteria: Carefully check the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship, including domicile requirements, academic qualifications, and family income limits.
* Application Process: Most scholarships require online application through designated portals like the National Scholarships Portal (NSP) or the AICTE portal for PMSSS.
* Required Documents: Keep necessary documents ready, such as domicile certificate, income certificate, Aadhaar card, mark sheets, and category certificates (if applicable).
* Application Deadlines: Pay close attention to the application deadlines for each scholarship scheme. For instance, the last date for SSSJKL beneficiaries (Batch 2024-25) on the NSP portal was extended to December 31, 2024. The PMSSS application for 2025-26 is currently open.
