Kerala Scholarships Selection Process 2026
How scholars are selected, merit-cum-means selection weights, ranking parameters, and list verifications. Find parameters, rules, and structures for all 8 active programs in Kerala.
Program Comparison - Selection Process
| Scholarship Name | Selection Process Info | Annual Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala | Based on securing A+ grade in all subjects in the SSLC examination and Kerala residency. | ₹1,250 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| E-Grantz Kerala | Based on SC/ST/OEC/OBC category, Kerala residency, and family income limits (no limit for SC/ST/OEC, <= ₹1 Lakh for OBC). | ₹50,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Minority Scholarship (Pre-Matric) | Eligibility check: minority status, 50% marks, income <=1 lakh. Institutional verification, state-level approval, direct bank transfer. Number allocated based on minority population[2]. | Amount Varies | Check Official Portal |
| Central Sector Scholarship (Kerala applicants via DCE) | Based on Class 12 percentile (>80th), family income, course; verification of documents; merit evaluation; provisional lists published.[1][4] | Amount Varies | Check Official Portal |
| Blind/PH Scholarship | Verification of application and documents by District Social Justice Officer; priority to BPL, higher disability percentage; personal enquiry if needed[1][2][4] | Amount Varies | Check Official Portal |
| C.H. Mohammed Koya Scholarship | Based on female candidate of Kerala domicile, belonging to minority communities (Muslim/Christian etc), family income under ₹8 Lakhs, and merit ranking in qualifying exams. | ₹8,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship | Based on BPL family status, scoring at least 50% marks in qualifying exams, and enrollment in government/aided colleges in Kerala. | ₹10,000 | 30 Nov 2026 |
| Prathibha Scholarship Programme | Based on absolute academic merit in Science subjects in Higher Secondary (normalized marks ranking). SC/ST has relaxed marks (80%). | ₹60,000 | 30 Sept 2026 |
FAQs on Kerala Scholarship Selection Process
Where can I find the official Selection Process document for Kerala scholarships?
Official updates are released on the state portal. You can view direct links to these sources by clicking the individual scholarships listed above.
Are the details listed here verified for the 2026 academic year?
Yes, our editorial team audits all records in accordance with the latest government notifications. Always check the last verified dates on each scheme page.
Does this eligibility / criteria apply to all categories?
Rules vary between OBC, SC, ST, EWS, and General categories. Please click into specific scholarship detail pages to see caste-wise or class-wise breakups.
What if the portal shows different information?
Government portals are the final authority. We strive to sync updates weekly, but portal data always supersedes static indexes.
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