Matric cum Means Scholarship for Students belonging to National Minorities

The "Matric-cum-Means Scholarship for Students Belonging to National Minorities" has been implemented by the Ministry of Minority Affairs through the Social Welfare Department, Government of Ladakh. Students from minority communities pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate professional/technical courses in a recognized institution are eligible to apply for this merit-cum-means scholarship. The scholarship is available for studies in India only and has been awarded through the Head of the Institution via the Social Welfare Department.

Hostellers:
Maintenance Allowance: ₹10,000/- per annum (₹1,000/- per month for 10 months)
Course Fee: ₹20,000/- per annum or actual fee, whichever is less
Full reimbursement of course fee for listed institutions
Day Scholars:
Maintenance Allowance: ₹5,000/- per annum (₹500/- per month for 10 months)
Course Fee: ₹20,000/- per annum or actual fee, whichever is less
Full reimbursement of course fee for listed institutions
Note: Full reimbursement applies only for institutions listed on the Ministry of Minority Affairs website as notified by the Ministry.

1. The applicant should be a member of a Minority Community.
2. The applicant should have parent/guardian income not exceeding ₹2.5 lakhs per year.
3. The applicant should be enrolled in specified professional or technical courses.
4. The applicant should be studying in an institute listed under the scheme (70 institutions) to be eligible for full course fee reimbursement, or in another recognized institution to be eligible for course fee reimbursement up to ₹20,000 per annum.
5. The applicant should be studying in India and have secured at least 50% marks in the last qualifying exam (for fresh applicants) or in the previous exam (for renewal cases).

Online

Registration
Step1: Go to national scholarship portal and click on "Student" and then "One Time Registration (OTR)".
Step2: Read the guidelines, check the box to provide the undertaking, and click "Continue".
Step3: Enter your mobile number, receive an OTP, and verify it by entering the OTP
Step4: Provide necessary documents like Aadhaar and Bank Account details to complete the registration.
Step5: Ensure all the details you entered are correct, then click "Verified".
Step6: After verification, you will receive your registration number on the registered mobile number.

Steps to Apply for Scheme Benefits:
Step1: Visit the national scholarship portal .
Step2: Click on the "Student" option and select "Apply For Scholarship."
Step3: Enter your OTR (One Time Registration) number, password, CAPTCHA, and click "Login."
Step 4: In the application form, fill in all the mandatory fields, paste the passport-sized photograph (signed across, if required), and attach copies of all the mandatory documents (self-attest, if required).
Step 5: Once the form is completed and documents uploaded, click "Submit" and pay the application fee online. You will receive a registration number after successful payment and submission.
Step 6: Print your application form for future reference.

1. Income Certificate of parent/guardian
2. Mark sheet of the last examination passed
3. Proof of residence
4. Minority community certificate
5. Aadhaar card / valid identity proof