State SchemeVerified for 2026

District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala Apply Online 2026

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

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    ### Step-by-Step Application Guide

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    **Access DCE:** Open the portal at [dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in](https://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in).

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    **Register:** Register under "District Merit Scholarship".

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    **Upload Marksheet:** Attach SSLC marksheet copy showing A+ in all subjects.

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    **School ID:** Input your higher secondary school enrollment code.

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    **Submit:** Confirm details and submit.

FAQs for District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala

Q.Who is eligible for DMS Kerala?

Students who have obtained an A+ grade in all subjects in the SSLC exam and are studying in a government/aided school in Kerala.

Q.Is there any income limit?

No, the DMS scholarship is purely merit-based and does not have any family income limit.

Q.What is the scholarship amount?

It provides ₹1,250 per year during Plus One and Plus Two.