Ladakh Scholarship 2025: Eligibility, Application Process & Last Date

Ladakh Scholarship includes various financial assistance schemes to support students from minority and Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities in school and higher education. The Government of India and the Union Territory of Ladakh administration provide these scholarships to eligible students to help them pay tuition fees, admission fees and maintenance allowance. The main scholarships include: Pre-Matric & Post-Matric Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities, Matric cum Means Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities and Pre & Post Matric Scholarship for ST. See below to know more about Ladakh Scholarship.

Apply Now for Ladakh Scholarship 2025 – Check Eligibility & Benefits

• Organized By: Ministry of Minority Affairs
• Registration Date: 2025
• Application Last Date: -
• Apply Mode: Online
• Eligible Student of: Class 1 to 10, Class 11 to Ph.D.
• Official Website: socialwelfare.ladakh.gov.in

Ladakh Scholarship 2025 All Scholarship Name & Other Details

Pre-Matric Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities
Pre-Matric Scholarship for National Minority Students is a government scheme that provides financial assistance to students belonging to minority communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, etc.) studying in classes 1 to 10. The scholarship covers admission fees, tuition fees and monthly maintenance allowance (especially for classes 6 to 10). Students staying in schools or government hostels get higher benefits.
Eligibility	Must belong to one of the national minority communities – Muslims, Sikhs, Buddhists, Christians, Parsis (Zoroastrians), or Jains.
	Must be studying in Class 1 to Class 10 in a recognized school within India.
	Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final examination.
	The annual income of the student’s parents/guardians must not exceed Rs.1 lakh from all sources.
	Must be a resident of India and studying in any recognized school in India.
Amount	Admission fee from class VI to X
	Hostellers: Rs.500/- per annum subject to actual.
	Day Scholars: Rs.500/- per annum subject to actual.
	Tuition fee from class VI to X
	Hostellers: Rs.350/- p/month subject to actual
	Day Scholars: Rs.350/- p/month subject to actual.
	Maintenance Allowance: Class I to V
	Hostellers: Nil
	Day Scholars: Rs.100 per month
	Class VI to X
	Hostellers: Rs.600 per month (subject to actual)
	Day Scholars: Rs.100 per month
How to Apply	Students can obtain the free scholarship application form from their head of institution or District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), or download it from the website of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. After filling the form, the head of the institution will verify the documents and send it to the concerned authority - CEO (for students up to class 12), DSWO (graduates and above), or Director of Social Welfare (for students studying outside the state)
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities
Post-Matric Scholarship for Students of National Minorities is a scheme of the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, to help students from minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains) pursue education beyond class 10.
Eligibility	Must belong to a minority community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
	Must be studying in Class XI to Ph.D. level (Post-Matric or Post-Secondary stage).
	Applicable only for courses not covered under the Merit-cum-Means (MCM) scheme.
	Must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous final examination.
	The annual income of parents/guardians must not exceed Rs. 2.00 lakh from all sources.
	The student must be studying within India only.
Amount	Admission and Tuition Fee (Annual)
	For Class XI & XII (General Stream) - Hostellers & Day Scholars: Rs.7,000 per year (Actuals reimbursed up to this limit)
	For Class XI & XII (Technical/Vocational Courses) - Hostellers & Day Scholars: Rs.10,000 per year (includes cost of materials)
	Maintenance Allowance (Monthly – Paid for 10 Months Only)
	For Class XI & XII (Including Technical & Vocational) -  Hosteller: Rs.380 per month Day Scholar: Rs.230 per month
	For UG & PG (Non-professional Courses) Hosteller: Rs.570 per month Day Scholar: Rs.300 per month
	For M.Phil. & Ph.D. (Without any fellowship) Hosteller: Rs.1,200 per month Day Scholar: Rs.550 per month
How to Apply	Students can obtain the free scholarship application form from their head of institution or District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), or download it from the website of the Ministry of Minority Affairs. After filling the form, the head of the institution will verify the documents and send it to the concerned authority - CEO (for students up to class 12), DSWO (graduates and above), or Director of Social Welfare (for students studying outside the state).
Matric cum Means Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities
Matric-cum-Means Scholarship for Minority Students is a financial assistance scheme for students from minority communities (such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis and Jains) who are pursuing professional or technical courses at the undergraduate or postgraduate level in India. To be eligible, students must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous examination.
Eligibility	Must belong to a Minority Community (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi).
	Must be pursuing a professional or technical course at undergraduate or postgraduate level in a recognized institution in India.
	Fresh Applicants: Minimum 50% marks in the last qualifying examination. Renewal Applicants: Minimum 50% marks in the previous academic year.
	Students studying in the institutions listed in this scheme (70 institutions) will be eligible to pay the full course fee. Students studying in other recognized institutions will be eligible to pay a maximum course fee of Rs.20,000 per annum.
	The total annual income of parents/guardians should not exceed Rs.2.5 lakh from all sources.
Amount	Maintenance Allowance (For 10 months only):
	Hostellers - Rs. 10,000/- per annum (Rs. 1000/- per month)
	Day Scholars - Rs. 5,000/- per annum (Rs. 500/- per month)
	Course Fee: Hostellers & Day Scholars - Rs. 20,000/- per annum or the actual fee, whichever is less
How to Apply	Students need to first register online at www.scholarships.gov.in. After completing the online registration, they must submit a hard copy of the application form along with income certificate, mark sheet of the last exam passed, and proof of residence to their institution.

Ladakh Scholarship 2025 Important Documents: 

For Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Matric-cum-Means Scholarships -

• Aadhaar Card
• Student’s Photograph (recent passport-size)
• Income Certificate
• Minority Community Certificate
• Bonafide Certificate from the school/college
• Previous Year’s Marksheet
• Bank Account Details
• Fee Receipt (issued by the institution)
• Domicile Certificate (state residence proof)
• Valid Mobile Number & Email ID

For Pre & Post Matric ST (Ladakh):

• Student Photograph (passport-size)
• Aadhaar Card
• Scheduled Tribe (ST) Certificate
• Domicile Certificate of Ladakh
• Income Certificate
• Previous Year Marksheet
• Bonafide Certificate from school/college
• Bank Passbook Copy
• Fee Structure/Receipt (official receipt of paid fees)

How to Apply Pre and Post Matric Scholarship for ST (Ladakh):

To apply for Pre-Matric or Post-Matric ST Ladakh Scholarship, visit the website www.scholarships.gov.in, register with your Aadhaar and mobile number and get an OTR ID, log in, fill the application form, upload the required documents and submit it online. Then, submit a hard copy along with the documents to your institution for verification.

Contact Details:

Call: 01982-258365
Email ID: -
Website: socialwelfare.ladakh.gov.in

Ladakh Scholarship 2025 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q1. Who can apply for the Ladakh Scholarship?

• Answer: Students belonging to minority communities (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category, who are studying from Class 1 to Ph.D., and meet the income and academic criteria can apply.

Q2. What is the income limit for eligibility?

Answer:  

• Pre-Matric (Minority): Rs.1 lakh per year
• Post-Matric (Minority): Rs.2 lakh per year
• Matric-cum-Means (Minority): Rs.2.5 lakh per year
• ST Pre/Post Matric: Rs.2.5 lakh per year (usually, check official guidelines)

Q3. Is there any minimum marks requirement?

• Answer: Yes. Students must have at least 50% marks in the last qualifying examination for Minority scholarships.