JAMMU, Oct. 12 -- The Prime Minister's Special Scholarship Scheme (PMSSS) has registered a significant progress during the current academic session 2026-27, with 4715 scholarships allotted against the annual target of 5000, thereby achieving 94.3 per cent of the overall target so far.

PMSSS provides students of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh through AICTE counselling process, an opportunity to pursue undergraduate studies in institutions outside these Union Territories, with financial support towards academic fees and maintenance expenses. The scheme aims to improve access to quality higher education, enhance skills and expand employment opportunities for youth.

During the current Academic Session 2026-27, 1894 scholarships have been allott...