JK scholarship: Meaning, list, eligibility criteria, payment, documentation, application, and awards

The JK scholarship program was established to help Jammu and Kashmir residents overcome financial barriers to higher education. It includes every kind of educational funding, from elementary school grants to university fellowships. The primary goal of the JK scholarship is to offer sufficient financial aid to deserving students from the state.

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Details on the JK scholarship, including how to apply, what they’re worth, and when applications are due, as well as other key facts like eligibility requirements and application deadlines, are laid out in this article.

JK scholarship: List of scholarships

The following table details all of the J&K state-specific scholarship opportunities. Scholarships offered by local and national governments, as well as non-profit groups, are included.

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Provider Name	Application Date*
1	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme, J&K	AICTE MHRD	Between April and September
2	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, J&K	Directorate of Social Welfare Jammu, J&K Govt.	Between September and November
3	Combined Counselling Board Scholarship, J&K	Combined Counselling Board	Between December and April
4	KEI Scholarship	KEI Organisation	Between December and January

*The application period that has been given above is only an estimate, and the scholarship provider has the right to alter it at any time.

JK scholarship: Eligibility criteria

To qualify for any of the JK scholarships, you must be a resident of Jammu and Kashmir or a citizen of India. One must also meet several additional requirements before being considered for these scholarships. Check out the details here if you’re interested.

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Application Method
1	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	Candidates who have passed from a JKBOSE or CBSE-affiliated high school in J&K are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Students must be enrolled in an approved program leading to a bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degree at one of the approved institutions. The students may only apply to schools outside of Jammu and Kashmir. The student’s household income must be below Rs 8 lakh per year. For the remaining places in the professional category, students with a 10+3 qualification from J&K State Polytechnics may apply for advanced standing to enter the program in the second year.
2	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir 2021	Students need to prove that they are citizens of Jammu and Kashmir. Students are required to fall under the category of Scheduled Tribes. Students need to be in at least the 11th grade and up to the postdoctoral level. Students’ families’ total annual income must be less than Rs 2 lakh for them to be eligible for the scholarship.
3	Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship, J&K	Students who are currently enrolled in an accredited college or university program (whether at the diploma, degree, or postgraduate level) are eligible to submit an application for this scholarship. Students must receive a grade of at least 40–50% on their most recent qualification exams.
4	KEI Post Graduate Scholarship Program (HSSP)	Each student must have obtained a 75% or above on the Grade 8 examination given in either November or December of 2021. Student household income as a whole must be below Rs. 300,000.

JK scholarship: Documents required

For students to submit an application for the scholarship, they need to provide the following documents:

A single copy of the state- or territory-specific scholarship application form (fresh scholarship applications and renewal scholarship applications use different forms).
Signatures on one copy of the student’s passport-sized picture (for fresh scholarship).
Copy of Aadhar Card
Copy of Pan Card Details
Copy of Bank Passbook
Original, signed Caste Certificate issued by a Revenue Officer with a minimum of Tehsildar level authority.
A notarised document on non-judicial stamp paper from the self-employed parents/guardians detailing their total annual income. Parents or guardians who are employed must provide income proof from their employers and a declaration in a non-judicial prescribed format attesting to the amount of their total income from all sources, including employment.
If the candidate received a scholarship under this program in the previous academic year, they must provide a signed copy of the receipt from the previous academic year showing that they received the scholarship.

JK scholarship: Application method

To be considered for the scholarship, the candidate must submit their application by the following method:

Scholarship Name	How to Apply?
Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	Submit your application via the AICTE J&K scholarship’s official website.
Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Submit your application using the J&K state government’s online site. Students must also provide a hard copy of their application to the appropriate college or university for verification purposes.
Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship, J&K	Submit your applications on the official web page of the Combined Counselling Board using the online application form.
KEI Post Graduate Scholarship Program (HSSP)	You may submit your application using the PGSP’s official website.

JK scholarship: Payment

Following the approval of the scholarship, the monetary award will be distributed through one of the following methods:

If the student gets admitted after the 20th of a given month, payment of the scholarship will begin the next month and continue until the period in which the student’s final exams are completed after the academic year.
If the scholarship is renewed, payments will begin in the month following the month that the scholarship was paid up to in the previous year.
The chosen students will receive their scholarships from the government of the union territory to which they belong, in line with the process established by that government.
UT administrations would facilitate payment of Scholarships via their accounts in post offices/banks to ensure timely and accurate payment of funds to recipients. The UT administration will implement a centralised online scholarship management and an ‘e-payment’ system.

JK scholarship: Award details

Candidates who successfully obtain one of these scholarships will be awarded the following awards:

S.No.	Scholarship Name	Award Details
1	Prime Minister Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS), J&K	The academic fee for a standard degree programme may be up to 30,000 Indian rupees, and the maintenance fee can be up to 1 lakh Indian rupees. For professional degree programs, the academic fee may be up to 1.25 Lakh Indian rupees, and the maintenance charge can be up to 1 Lakh Indian rupees. For medical/BDS or other similar medical programs, the academic fee may be up to 3 lakh Indian Rupees, and the maintenance charge can be up to 1 lakh Indian Rupees.
2	Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Jammu and Kashmir	Allowance for maintenance and upkeep Payment of required fees, which are non-refundable.
3	Combined Counselling Board (CCB) Scholarship, J&K	Scholarship amount of Rs. 1 Lakh to 3 Lakh
4	KEI Post Graduate Scholarship Program (HSSP)	Rs. 10,000 per annum

JK scholarship: Points to remember

Be sure you meet the requirements before submitting an application for the scholarship.
The applicant has to provide a mobile phone number that is both current and active, and it needs to be one that will continue to work in the coming days.
It is required that they have a working email address.
When filling out an online form, it is recommended to use a laptop or desktop computer.
Do not wait until the scholarship’s application deadline to submit your application.
Make sure that the application form is correct before submitting it.

FAQs

How can I apply for the PMSSS Scholarship for 2022?

Visit the official website of the AICTE, click on the page labelled PMSSS 2021-22 Registration, click on the tab labelled 12th Registration (2021-22), fill out the form with all of the needed information, and then click on the register button. In the last step, log in by using your email address and password.

Who is qualified for a CCB scholarship?

The applicant should hold a degree from the chosen programme. At least 40 to 50 per cent must have been achieved on the most recent qualifying test. Polytechnic institutions typically require applicants to score at least 33%.

What is the amount of the KEI Scholarship 2022?

The Kashmir Education Initiative Scholarship 2022 awards a total of Rs 10,000.

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