What do you get under REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
Up to ₹1.18 lakh each for 80 Ladakhi graduates a year: ₹1 lakh for UPSC Civil Services Prelims coaching fee (paid to the institute) and ₹3,000 a month for 6 months (₹18,000) towards rent.
REWA 2.0 is separate from REWA-1.0 (the Lt Governor’s Students Support Initiative). Candidates who clear the Prelims can then seek REWA-1.0 help for the Mains.
REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching: latest updates
- Final list of candidates for REWA 2.0 (2025) published after the OMR test of 16 November 2025 and document verification on 25 November 2025. official source
Who is eligible for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
- Graduates who are domiciles of Ladakh.
- Aged 21 or more and below 36 on 1 January of the year applications are invited.
- Family income not more than ₹8 lakh a year.
- 80 seats a year, 40 each for Leh and Kargil districts (2 in each district for persons with disabilities), chosen through a written test on the UPSC Prelims pattern.
Also check:
- You must be a graduate.
- The benefit is given only once, and you must appear in the next UPSC Prelims or the full amount is recovered.
- The rent help is only for candidates staying on rent outside their home tehsil; online coaching from Leh or Kargil tehsil does not get it.
Documents needed for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching
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How to apply for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching
- Apply when the Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh invites applications (the 2025 round was notified on 17 October 2025).
- Appear in the OMR written screening test (usually in November) and the document verification if shortlisted.
- If selected, enrol in a registered coaching institute with a GST number within 2 months and submit a notarised affidavit within a week of the merit list.
- The department pays ₹1 lakh to the institute against the enrolment proof and tax invoice; the rent help is paid to your bank account.
How to check REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching status
- Check the selection lists published by the Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh on ladakh.gov.in.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
Graduates who are domiciles of Ladakh. Aged 21 or more and below 36 on 1 January of the year applications are invited. Family income not more than ₹8 lakh a year. 80 seats a year, 40 each for Leh and Kargil districts (2 in each district for persons with disabilities), chosen through a written test on the UPSC Prelims pattern.
How much do I get under REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
Up to ₹1.18 lakh each for 80 Ladakhi graduates a year: ₹1 lakh for UPSC Civil Services Prelims coaching fee (paid to the institute) and ₹3,000 a month for 6 months (₹18,000) towards rent. REWA 2.0 is separate from REWA-1.0 (the Lt Governor’s Students Support Initiative). Candidates who clear the Prelims can then seek REWA-1.0 help for the Mains.
What documents do I need for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Education certificates (marksheets); Income certificate; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo; Disability certificate or UDID card; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
Apply when the Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh invites applications (the 2025 round was notified on 17 October 2025). Appear in the OMR written screening test (usually in November) and the document verification if shortlisted. If selected, enrol in a registered coaching institute with a GST number within 2 months and submit a notarised affidavit within a week of the merit list. The department pays ₹1 lakh to the institute against the enrolment proof and tax invoice; the rent help is paid to your bank account. Official site: https://ladakh.gov.in/higher-education/
How do I check REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching status?
Check the selection lists published by the Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh on ladakh.gov.in.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for REWA 2.0 UPSC coaching?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much do candidates get under REWA 2.0 in Ladakh?
Up to ₹1.18 lakh: ₹1 lakh for the coaching fee, paid to the institute, and ₹3,000 a month for 6 months for rent.
Who can apply for REWA 2.0?
Ladakh domicile graduates aged 21 to 35 with family income up to ₹8 lakh a year. 40 candidates each from Leh and Kargil are picked through a written test.
Is REWA 2.0 different from REWA?
Yes. REWA 2.0 is for UPSC Prelims coaching for graduates. The older REWA (now REWA-1.0) helps meritorious students and Prelims-qualified candidates.
Official sources
- Ladakh Gazette: Order No. 32/(HE)/UTL of 2024 (24 December 2024), REWA 2.0 scheme, Higher Education Department
- Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh: final list of candidates under REWA 2.0 for 2025 (1 December 2025)
- Higher Education Department, UT Ladakh
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.