University of Ladakh

The University of Ladakh was established in 2019 through the University of Ladakh Act, making it a significant milestone in the educational landscape of the newly formed Union Territory of Ladakh. Located in Leh, Ladakh, this institution serves as the first-ever central university of the region, committed to providing quality higher education to the students of Ladakh and beyond. As a Central university, the University of Ladakh operates under the purview of the Union Government of India and is recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC). The university is dedicated to promoting indigenous knowledge systems alongside modern education, with a special focus on Tibetan and Buddhist studies, Himalayan ecology, and sustainable development. The university offers a diverse range of academic programmes across diploma, undergraduate, postgraduate, and PhD levels in various disciplines including sciences, arts, social sciences, commerce, Buddhist studies, and environmental sciences. Admissions to various programmes are conducted through entrance examinations such as CUET (Common University Entrance Test) for undergraduate programmes, and through university-conducted entrance tests for postgraduate and research programmes. The University of Ladakh aims to become a centre of excellence for higher learning in the trans-Himalayan region, fostering research, innovation, and cultural preservation whilst preparing students for global opportunities.