Prathibha Scholarship Programme
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) · Kerala
Amount
₹60k+
Deadline
30 Sept
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Total Awards
100
About the Program
Complete guide to the KSCSTE Prathibha Scholarship Programme in Kerala. Read about eligibility marks (90%+), basic science courses covered, and annual payout details.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹60k+
Provides financial incentives of ₹12,000 in Year 1, ₹18,000 in Year 2, and ₹24,000 in Year 3 of UG. Postgraduates receive ₹40,000 in Year 1 and ₹60,000 in Year 2 of MSc.
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BSc Year 1 (₹12,000), Year 2 (₹18,000), Year 3 (₹24,000).
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MSc Year 1 (₹40,000), Year 2 (₹60,000).
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Summer science camp/internship opportunities.
Note: Purely merit-based for Basic Sciences.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
- Education level: Undergraduate, Postgraduate
- Course / stream: Basic Sciences, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology
- Minimum marks: 90%
- Income limit: No income bar
- Category: General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
- Domicile: Kerala
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- —* Kerala Domicile Certificate
- —* Higher Secondary Science mark sheet
- —* College Admission confirmation slip
- —* Caste Certificate (if SC/ST for marks relaxation)
- —* Aadhaar-seeded Bank details
Selection Process
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Based on absolute academic merit in Science subjects in Higher Secondary (normalized marks ranking)
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SC/ST has relaxed marks (80%).
Renewal Policy
Required annually by maintaining at least 60% marks in BSc exams and clean attendance.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Access KSCSTE
Open the official portal at [kscste.kerala.gov.in](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in).
- 2Register Profile
Complete registration under Prathibha Science Scheme.
- 3Upload mark sheet
Upload your Higher Secondary mark sheet showing science marks (minimum 90% required).
- 4Admission confirmation
Upload your BSc Basic Science college admission slip.
- 5Submit
Confirm details and submit. Rank list is compiled based on normalized marks.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
30 September 2026
Provisional registration is open during August-September.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Which courses are eligible under Prathibha Science Scheme?
Only regular BSc courses in Basic and Natural Sciences (like Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Botany, Zoology, etc.) are eligible. Applied sciences or professional courses are excluded.
Is there any family income limit?
No, this scholarship is purely merit-based and has no family income bar.
How many awards are distributed?
KSCSTE distributes exactly 100 scholarships annually across science students of Kerala origin.
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