Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Ladakh Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,000/Month | scholarships.gov.in |
| State | Ladakh (लद्दाख) |
| Launched By | Government of Ladakh |
| Launch Year | 2020 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance allowance for SC/ST students from Ladakh (Class 11 to PhD) |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 5,000+ SC/ST students from Ladakh |
| Last Verified | 27 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarships.gov.in |
What is Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
The Ladakh Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students provides full tuition fee reimbursement and monthly maintenance allowance of ₹500–₹1,000 to SC/ST students domiciled in Ladakh UT who are pursuing Class 11 to PhD level education. Applied through the National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in). Implemented by the Social Welfare Department, Ladakh UT. Family annual income must be below ₹2.5 lakh. Amount is transferred via DBT to Aadhaar-linked bank accounts.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance allowance for SC/ST students from Ladakh (Class 11 to PhD). The scheme was launched in 2020 and is implemented by the Government of Ladakh.
लद्दाख SC/ST पोस्ट मैट्रिक छात्रवृत्ति — पूर्ण ट्यूशन शुल्क + ₹500-₹1,000/माह maintenance — Class 11 से PhD — परिवार आय ₹2.5 लाख से कम — scholarships.gov.in — DBT।
पूर्ण tuition fee + ₹500-₹1,000/माह — SC/ST — लद्दाख — Class 11 से PhD
लद्दाख UT के SC/ST छात्रों को Class 11 से PhD तक पूर्ण ट्यूशन शुल्क और ₹500-₹1,000/माह maintenance allowance मिलता है। परिवार की वार्षिक आय ₹2.5 लाख से कम होनी चाहिए। National Scholarships Portal (scholarships.gov.in) पर आवेदन करें। राशि DBT से आधार-लिंक्ड बैंक खाते में आती है।
📌 फायदा: पूर्ण ट्यूशन शुल्क + ₹500-₹1,000/माह — SC/ST — लद्दाख — Class 11 से PhD — DBT
पात्रता:
लद्दाख UT (Leh/Kargil) के SC/ST छात्र — Class 11 से PhD में नामांकित — परिवार आय ₹2.5 लाख से कम — आधार-लिंक्ड बैंक खाता।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarships.gov.in → 'Post Matric Scholarship for SC/ST' → Ladakh UT select → SC/ST caste certificate, domicile, marksheet, bonafide, income cert, bank passbook upload → submit.
Benefits of Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee reimbursement + ₹500–₹1,000/month maintenance allowance for SC/ST students from Ladakh (Class 11 to PhD)
पूर्ण tuition fee + ₹500-₹1,000/माह — SC/ST — लद्दाख — Class 11 से PhD
Who is Eligible for Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ SC or ST student domiciled in Ladakh UT (Leh or Kargil district)
- ✓ Enrolled in Class 11, diploma, graduation, post-graduation, or PhD
- ✓ Family annual income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakh
- ✓ Aadhaar Card + Aadhaar-linked bank account mandatory
- ✓ Not availing any other full government scholarship for the same year
Documents Required for Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1Visit the official portal: https://scholarships.gov.in
- 2Register using your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 3Fill in the application form with personal and bank details
- 4Upload required documents
- 5Submit the application and note down the reference number
- 6Track application status on the official portal
Official Government Portal — Ladakh
Apply directly on the official Ladakh government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
🔗 Apply at National Scholarships PortalFrequently Asked Questions — Ladakh SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
Common Questions About Ladakh Government Schemes
How much scholarship is given under Ladakh TSP Scholarship?+
₹12,000 per year is given to cover tuition fees, books, and boarding expenses for eligible ST students.
Where to apply for the Ladakh Tribal Sub-Plan Scholarship?+
Applications are submitted at the LAHDC office or online at lahdc.nic.in. Forms are also available at district education offices in Leh and Kargil.
What kind of infrastructure is built under this scheme?+
Rural roads, community halls, drinking water supply systems, solar street lights, and retaining walls are typically built under the Border Area Development Scheme in Ladakh.
Who is eligible for the employment component?+
Local youth aged 18–40 who are permanent residents of border villages in Leh and Kargil districts are eligible for paid work under the construction activities.
Ladakh pension apply kaise karein?+
lahdc.nic.in par ya nearest LAHDC office in Leh or Kargil mein jaein — Aadhaar, Ladakh domicile certificate, age/disability/death proof, income certificate, bank passbook lekar apply karein.
More Ladakh Government Schemes
Ladakh Tribal Sub-Plan (TSP) Scholarship 2026 — ₹12,000/Year for ST Students | lahdc.nic.in
✅ ₹12,000 per year scholarship for ST students — covers tuition, books, and boarding expenses
LAHDC Border Area Development Scheme 2026 — Infrastructure & Employment for Border Villages in Ladakh
✅ Infrastructure development (roads, water supply, solar) + paid employment for local youth in border villages
Ladakh Social Security Pension 2026 — ₹1,500/Month for Senior Citizens, Widows & Disabled | lahdc.nic.in
✅ ₹1,500/month social security pension for senior citizens (60+), widows, and disabled (40%+) in Ladakh UT
Ladakh MGNREGA Job Card 2026 — 100 Days Guaranteed Employment at ₹259/Day | nrega.nic.in
✅ 100 days guaranteed employment at ₹259/day in Ladakh — wages via DBT within 15 days of work completion
Ladakh PMAY-Gramin Housing Scheme 2026 — ₹1.3 Lakh + Extra for Cold Climate Housing | pmayg.nic.in
✅ ₹1.3 lakh + 90 days MGNREGS wages for BPL rural housing — climate-responsive construction norms for Ladakh's cold climate
Ladakh Cold Arid Region Horticulture Scheme 2026 — 50% Subsidy on Fruit Plants, Greenhouses & Equipment | lahdc.nic.in
✅ 50% subsidy on certified fruit saplings, greenhouse, drip irrigation, and cold storage for Ladakh farmers
Ladakh Women SHG Revolving Fund & Loan Scheme 2026 — ₹15,000 Seed Fund + 0% Interest Loan | lahdc.nic.in
✅ ₹15,000 seed revolving fund + up to ₹3 lakh 0% interest loan for women SHGs in Ladakh UT
Ladakh Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹600/Month | scholarships.gov.in
✅ Full tuition fee + ₹400–₹600/month maintenance allowance for OBC students from Ladakh UT (Class 11 to PG)