The Ministry of Education has launched the PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme for the students Of Jammu and Kashmir or Ladakh. Under the scholarship, monetary help will be provided to the student who wants to pursue higher education without worrying about any financial problems. With the help of this scholarship, the literacy ratio of the state will improve. All the students who clear the eligibility criteria can easily apply for this scholarship by visiting the official website of the All India Council for Technical Education. Check out more information about the PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme 2024 in the article given below.
About PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme
The PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme has been announced by the Ministry of Education. As per the latest update, there are 5000 scholarships available for the students residing in Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh who have taken admission outside the state. The last date to submit the application has been extended. Moreover, the annual family income of the applicant’s family has been reduced to Rs. 4.5 Lakhs from Rs. 6 Lakhs. Eligible students may submit the online application form before the last date. Further in this article, you will get detailed information related to the Pradhan Mantri Uchchatar Shiksha Protsahan Special Scholarship, have a look.
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Highlights Of PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme
- Name of the scheme: USP Special Scholarship Scheme
- Launched by: Ministry of Education
- Launched for: students
- Number of Scholarship: 5000
- Benefits: monetary
- Mode of application: online
- Last date: 26th March 2026
- Official site: PM-USP
Objective Of PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme
The PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme has been revised by the Ministry of Education. the objective of the authorities behind this scheme is to provide financial support to the students who are going to pursue higher education from an institute situated outside the state that is either approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE). This time the scholarship is available for 5000 students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh.
Revised Features of USP Special Scholarship Scheme
- The annual income of the applicant’s family is reduced
- The scholarship is offered to Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh area students
- There are only 5000 scholarships
- Applicants should belong to the EWS category
- The scholarship is for college or university students
- The scheme will cover tuition fees and maintenance allowance
Benefits Of PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme
Beneficiaries who get selected for the scholarship will get the following scheme benefits:
- Tuition fees for the general course- Rs. 30000 per annum
- The scholarship amount for engineering courses- is Rs. 1.25 Lakhs per annum
- Medical course- Rs. 3 lakhs per annum
- Fixed maintenance allowance- Rs. 1 lakh per annum
Eligibility Criteria
- The applicant should be a resident of Jammu & Kashmir or Ladakh
- Applicant must have passed the 12th standard board examination
- Applicants must have taken admitted outside the state to institutions that are either approved by the University Grants Commission (UGC) or recognized by the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE).
- The annual family income of the applicant’s family should not be more than Rs. 4.5 lakh per annum.
Documents Required
- Educational documents
- Photo ID proof
- Date of birth proof
- Income certificate
- Passport size photograph
- Other significant documents
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PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme 2024 Application Procedure
- First, students need to visit the AICTE Website
- Look for PM-USP Special Scholarship
- Click the link and read the information
- Select apply link to open the form
- Fill in the information in an application
- Upload the documents as needed
- Review the application and submit it
- Must take a printout for the future.
Important Dates
- The last date to submit the online application for the scheme is 26th March 2026
PM-USP Special Scholarship Scheme 2024 FAQs
The USP Special Scholarship Scheme is a scholarship that provides monetary help will be provided to student who wants to pursue higher education without worrying about any financial problems.
The last date to apply under this scholarship is 26th March 2026.
The Ministry of Education has launched this scholarship
Applicants can apply under this scholarship by visiting https://www.aicte-india.org/bureaus/jk