Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana - Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
✓ Information verified — June 2026This initiative provides academic fees and maintenance allowances to support students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh pursuing higher education outside the Union Territories
What You Get
- Coverage of academic fees for higher education courses
- Maintenance allowance to support living expenses
- Financial assistance for studies pursued outside Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
- Support for undergraduate and postgraduate level studies
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–25 years
- Must be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh
- Must be pursuing higher education outside the home Union Territory
- Must meet academic merit criteria set by the scheme
- Income criteria may apply (verify with official guidelines)
- Enrolled in recognized educational institutions
Documents Needed
0/7 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Domicile Certificate
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Admission Letter
- 5. Bank Account Details
- 6. Passport-size Photographs
- 7. Previous Educational Certificates
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- Central Government
- Ministry
- Ministry of Education
- Category
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–25 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
www.myscheme.gov.in/schemes/pm-usp-sssjk…Nodal Ministry
Ministry of Education
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