The Special Scholarship Scheme (SSSJ&K) for students from the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh has been announced by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) for the academic year 2024–2025.
This programme, which is part of the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan (PM-USP) Yojana, is to give financial aid to worthy students from JKBOSE or CBSE schools in these areas who have passed their 10+2 exams. The start of online registration was June 18, 2024.
Qualifications
The following students are eligible for the scholarship: – Students who passed their 10+2 examination in 2022–2023 (enrolled in 2022 and passed in 2023) or 2023–2024 (enrolled in 2023 and passed in 2024) at JKBOSE or CBSE schools located in the Union Territories of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh.
Education and Scholarships
The scholarship offers specialized financial aid in multiple streams:
- Academic fees for general degrees are up to Rs. 30,000 annually.
- Professional Courses: Up to Rs. 1.25 lakh is charged for academic fees in fields like as engineering, nursing, pharmacy, hotel management, architecture, and BA LLB through NLU.
Up to Rs. 3 lakh is the annual academic fee for medical/BDS or similar programs.
Furthermore, a maintenance stipend of Rs. 1 lakh per year, distributed in 10 equal payments, will be granted to all eligible students.
Process of Registration: On June 18, 2024, registration opened. Students may consult the AICTE website’s calendar of activities for precise dates and comprehensive guidelines. Beginning on June 21, 2024, students must visit the closest Facilitation Center for registration and document verification. On the AICTE website, a list of these centers is provided.
Relevant Contacts and Links
- Go to http://www.aicte-jk-scholarship-gov.in to register for the AICTE JK Scholarship. The AICTE SSSJKL 2024–25 scheme guidelines are available at https://www.aicte-india.org/SSSJKL%202024–25.
– Email: jkadmission2024@aicte-india.org with any questions.
Important Information.
According to the terms of the Scheme, students who have previously enrolled in another scholarship program on board with NSP or who enlist while receiving benefits from SSSJ&K and Ladakh are not eligible for this award.
With the help of this scholarship program, students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh will be able to follow their academic dreams and further education will be encouraged. Students are urged to often check the AICTE website for updates and details.