Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme

Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government scholarship program that gives financial support to students from the Lakshadweep union territory who want to study in schools, colleges and research courses across India. The scheme has no family income limit and covers tuition fee, hostel fee and travel costs for eligible island students.

For the 2026-27 academic year, the online application portal is expected to open around the second week of July or the first week of August 2026. Students who are natives of the islands can apply through the official Lakshadweep administration and National Scholarship Portal process during this window.

Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme - Introduction

Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is run by the Education Department of the Lakshadweep administration to help island students continue their studies without money problems. The scheme supports students from primary school up to Ph.D. and research level, whether they study in the islands or on the mainland.

Because the islands have limited higher education facilities, the scheme also helps students who go to the mainland for courses like engineering, medicine and MBA. For such courses, the administration covers additional costs so that students are not stopped by money issues.

Key Information

Benefits

The scheme gives monthly scholarships and lump sum grants based on the course level. The table below shows the monthly scholarship and annual lump sum grant for each category of course.

Special monthly rates are also given to students at different school levels and to those who stay outside the hostel because no hostel seat is available.

• High school courses: ₹ 1,200 monthly
• Primary school (I to VIII): ₹ 600 monthly
• Secondary school (VIII to X): ₹ 200 monthly
• Plus two (native island): ₹ 450 monthly
• Bitra Island secondary students: ₹ 450 monthly
• Plus two (outside home island, no hostel): ₹ 750 monthly
• High school (no hostel): ₹ 600 monthly

Students staying in government hostels in the islands or on the mainland get their boarding and lodging costs met by the administration. Post-matric, degree, PG, professional and research students also get ₹ 50 per month as pocket money, and daily allowances are paid in advance during holidays such as Onam and Christmas.

Eligibility

To apply, the student must be a native of the Lakshadweep islands. The student and both parents should be born in the islands, or at least one parent should have been born there while the other parent is an islander or has valid residence in the islands.

The student must be studying in a recognised institution and should have secured pass marks in the relevant examinations. Students who are already getting any other government or private financial help cannot apply for this scholarship. For some professional courses, students may have to sign a bond to serve the Lakshadweep administration after completing their studies. Students with physical disabilities or health problems can get support under special conditions.

Application Process

Applications are done online through the National Scholarship Portal during the application window. For the 2026-27 academic year, the portal is expected to open around the second week of July or the first week of August 2026. The steps are given below.

STEP 1 - Visit the official website of the National Scholarship Portal and open the students section on the dashboard.

STEP 2 - Click on the login option under one-time registration (OTR). New students should click on the register yourself option.

STEP 3 - Read the details, tick the checkbox, and enter a working mobile number along with the captcha and OTP to complete registration.

STEP 4 - Fill in the required details and save the registration to complete the one-time registration process. Download the OTR mobile app for face authentication.

STEP 5 - After registration, log in and select the Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme, fill the form, upload the required documents and submit the application before the last date.

Documents

Keep the following documents ready before starting the application, so that the form can be filled and uploaded without any delay.

• Valid Lakshadweep Domicile Certificate
• Recent Income Certificate
• Relevant Educational Certificates and marksheets
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Aadhaar Card
• Bank Passbook details (Aadhaar-linked)
• Recent Passport size photographs

References

For further details, refer to these official resources:

• Lakshadweep Administration Scholarship Application Notice
• Scholarship Application 2025-26 Official PDF

FAQ's

What is Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme?

Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government program that gives financial support to students from Lakshadweep so they can continue their education from school up to research level.

What is the main aim of this scheme?

The main aim is to reduce the money load on island families and make sure students are not stopped from studying because of money problems.

What are the benefits of this scholarship?

The scheme gives monthly scholarships and lump sum grants that change with the course level, along with pocket money and daily allowances for hostel and holiday support.

Can students from other states apply?

No. This scheme is only for natives of Lakshadweep. The student or at least one parent must be born in the islands to be eligible.

Can I apply if I have another scholarship?

No. Students who are already getting any other government or private financial help cannot apply for this scholarship.

What documents do I need to prepare?

You need the Lakshadweep domicile certificate, income certificate, educational certificates, Aadhaar card, Aadhaar-linked bank passbook and recent photographs.

When will the 2026-27 application open?

The application portal for the 2026-27 academic year is expected to open around the second week of July or the first week of August 2026.

Where can I find the official application details?

Official details are available on the Lakshadweep administration website and the National Scholarship Portal.