Post-Matric Scholarship 2026: Support for Minority Students

At a glance

About the scheme

The Post-Matric Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities is a state‑level scheme run by the Social and Tribal Welfare Department of Ladakh. It offers financial support to students from minority communities who are pursuing post‑matriculation or post‑secondary education. The scholarship covers admission and tuition fees as well as a maintenance allowance for both hostellers and day scholars, with specific amounts for different course levels. The scheme is available to students studying in India, having secured at least 50% marks in the previous examination, and whose parents or guardians have an annual income not exceeding ₹2.0 lakhs. It applies to courses from Class XI to Ph.D. that are not covered under the MCM scheme.

Benefits

• Admission and Tuition Fee for Classes XI and XII: Hostellers up to ₹7,000 per annum
• Admission and Tuition Fee for Classes XI and XII: Day Scholars up to ₹7,000 per annum
• Admission and Tuition Fee for Technical and Vocational Courses XI and XII: Hostellers up to ₹10,000 per annum
• Admission and Tuition Fee for Technical and Vocational Courses XI and XII: Day Scholars up to ₹10,000 per annum
• Admission and Tuition Fee for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses: Hostellers up to ₹3,000 per annum
• Admission and Tuition Fee for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses: Day Scholars up to ₹3,000 per annum
• Maintenance Allowance for Classes XI and XII (including technical and vocational): Hostellers ₹380 per month
• Maintenance Allowance for Classes XI and XII (including technical and vocational): Day Scholars ₹230 per month
• Maintenance Allowance for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (non-technical): Hostellers ₹570 per month
• Maintenance Allowance for Undergraduate and Postgraduate (non-technical): Day Scholars ₹300 per month
• Maintenance Allowance for M.Phil and Ph.D. (researchers without fellowship): Hostellers ₹1,200 per month
• Maintenance Allowance for M.Phil and Ph.D. (researchers without fellowship): Day Scholars ₹550 per month

Who can apply (eligibility)

• The applicant should be belonging to a minority community
• The applicant should be studying in India at the post-matriculation or post-secondary level
• The applicant should have secured a minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination
• The applicant should be from a family where the parents’/guardians’ annual income does not exceed ₹2.0 lakhs
• The applicant should be pursuing courses from Class XI to Ph.D. that are not covered under the MCM scheme

Documents required

• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Account (self-account)
• Income certificate
• Previous year mark sheet
• Permanent Residential Certificate

How to apply

1. 1Obtain the application form free of cost from the Head of the Institute, District Social Welfare Officer (DSWO), or download it from the Ministry of Minority Affairs website
2. 2Submit the completed form with all required documents to the Head of the Institute
3. 3The Head of the Institute examines, verifies and forwards the applications to the Chief Education Officer, DSWO or Director, Social Welfare Department as applicable
4. 4The DSWO consolidates verified applications and forwards the list to the Director, Social Welfare Department for sanction and fund arrangement

Frequently asked questions