Srinagar, Oct 17: The number of students benefiting from the Prime Minister’s Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) in Jammu and Kashmir stood at 13,794 in 2026-27, according to figures shared by the Higher Education Department.
Figures show that 3,589 beneficiaries belonged to Kashmir division, while Jammu division accounted for 10,205 students during the year.
The figures also show that total beneficiaries stood at 14,526 in 2024-25 before declining to 14,411 in 2025-26 and 13,794 in 2026-27.
In the Kashmir division, the number of beneficiaries fell from 4,598 in 2024-25 to 3,721 in 2025-26 and 3,589 in 2026-27. Jammu division recorded 9,928 beneficiaries in 2024-25, followed by 10,690 in 2025-26 and 10,205 in 2026-27.
The department stated that beneficiary lists for the last three years had been verified through colleges across J&K. Scholarship payments were disbursed directly to eligible students through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), according to merit.
Figures for the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies also show a decline in beneficiaries. The number fell from 803 in 2023-24 to 766 in 2024-25 and 455 in 2025-26. Applications for 2026-27 remain under process.
Meanwhile, applications under the Pragati Scholarship for girl students recorded 111 fresh applications and 247 renewals in 2023-24. In 2024-25, the figures stood at 152 fresh applications and 225 renewals.
During 2025-26, the scheme recorded 161 fresh applications and 252 renewals. Applications for 2026-27 are under process, the department’s reply states.
The department also referred to scholarship support under AICTE schemes, including Pragati for girl students, Swanath, Saksham and the National Scholarship for Post Graduate Studies.
The figures were shared as part of the government’s response on scholarships, internships, fellowships, apprenticeships and educational opportunities available to students in J&K.
