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Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme

LakshadweepIndividualStateOpen since 1988-06-06

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What this is

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme is a government initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to students from Lakshadweep pursuing higher education.

In detail

The Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme an initiative by the Department of Education under the Ministry of Human Resource Development, aims to provide financial assistance to students from the Lakshadweep union territory. This program will alleviate financial burdens and empower students to pursue their educational aspirations.

Who qualifies

Both parents and the student must be born in Lakshadweep or have one parent from Lakshadweep.
The student and the Islander parent must reside in the Islands.
Scholars cannot receive other scholarships, must surrender any awards, and repay funds received.
Retention of concessions granted by the institution or administration is allowed.
Scholars can pursue courses in Arts, Science, Engineering, Medicine, Agriculture, Law, or Commerce in recognized Indian institutions.
Educational concessions on the mainland are only for studies not available in the Islands.
Stipends may be granted or renewed for health reasons or disability.

What you get

Name of the CoursesScholarship AmountPre-degree courses, Post Matric certificate courses, Post Matric Diploma courses, Degree Courses in Arts, Science, commerce, B.Ed., LLB etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 1,800/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,500/-Post Graduate course in Arts, Science, Commerce, Law etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 1,800/-MBBS, BDS, Engineering Degree, MBA, BVSC, BSC(Agriculture) etc.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 2,100/-, Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 3,600/-Post Graduate Course in Medicine, Engineering and Veterinary Science, Agriculture etc. and Research Studies like Ph.D.Rate of monthly scholarship ₹ 3,000/- , Rate of lump sum grant ₹ 9,000/-High school courses or equivalent.₹ 1,200/- per monthPrimary school courses (1 to VIII) ₹ 600/- per monthSecondary school courses (VIII to X)₹ 200/- per monthPlus two students to whom course facilities are available in the island of which the student is native₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Bitra Island studying in Secondary Std. in other Island₹ 450/- per monthStudents of Plus 2 courses who belong to other islands than where the Institutions is situated and staying outside hostel for want of hostel accommodation₹ 750/- per month Students of high school staying outside hostel for want of accommodation in the hostel₹ 600/- per month

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Description more than a name157 characters

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schemeName	Lakshadweep Scholarship Scheme	myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeOpenDate	1988-06-06	myScheme · 2026-09-02
schemeCloseDate	...	not published at source
nodalMinistryName	...	myScheme · 2026-09-02
dbtScheme	False	myScheme · 2026-09-02
achievement data	...	no source publishes this for any central scheme