Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Yojana - Special Scholarship Scheme for Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh
✓ Information verified — April 2026This scheme, run by the Ministry of Education, helps students from Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh pursue higher education outside their Union Territories. It provides financial support through academic fees and maintenance allowances. The goal is to encourage and enable talented students from these regions to access quality higher education across India.
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
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- 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
- 25 Apr 2026
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