What this scheme offers
REWA — the Lieutenant Governor's Student Support Initiative, begun in June 2021 — pays for coaching for meritorious students of Ladakh. It has covered Class 10 and 12 toppers who take up coaching for NEET, JEE, undergraduate CLAT and NDA, with up to ₹1 lakh, and those who clear the UPSC Civil Services, Forest Service or Engineering Services preliminary, with ₹1 lakh plus up to ₹54,000 for lodging. REWA 2.0, launched on 18 October 2025, is a separate UPSC coaching programme for 80 economically disadvantaged candidates, 40 each from Leh and Kargil. In 2025 it covered ₹1.18 lakh each for six months; in the 2026 round the administration has said ₹1 lakh each, with a screening test on 25 October 2026 and the application notice issued on 30 September 2026.
Who is eligible
- REWA 2.0: graduates aged 21 to 36 with a Ladakh domicile certificate and family income up to ₹8 lakh a year.
- The candidate must appear for the forthcoming UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination and may choose the coaching institute.
- One seat per district is reserved for a person with disability among the 80.
- The original REWA covers meritorious Class 10 and 12 students taking NEET, JEE, CLAT and NDA coaching, and UPSC prelims qualifiers.
Documents required
- Ladakh domicile certificate
- Graduation degree certificate and marksheets
- Date-of-birth proof or Class 10 certificate
- Income certificate issued by the Tehsildar
- Category certificate, where applicable, and the online application fee
How to apply
- Watch the Department of Higher Education's notice for the current round — the REWA 2.0 application notice was dated 30 September 2026.
- Apply online at highereducation.ladakh.gov.in/rewa-form and upload the documents.
- Pay the application fee online (₹200 in the 2025 round).
- Appear for the screening test — scheduled for 25 October 2026.
- If selected, join your chosen coaching institute and claim the assistance as the department directs.