Government Scholarship · Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Prathibha Scholarship Programme

Q: 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.

Q: Is there any family income limit?

No, this scholarship is purely merit-based and has no family income bar.

Q: How many awards are distributed?

KSCSTE distributes exactly 100 scholarships annually across science students of Kerala origin.

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) · Kerala

Annual Award₹60k+

Deadline30 Sept

Scheme Name	Prathibha Scholarship Programme
Provided By	Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE)
Eligibility Summary	Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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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 / Caste	General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Domicile State	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.

1
Access KSCSTE
Open the official portal at [kscste.kerala.gov.in](https://kscste.kerala.gov.in).
2
Register Profile
Complete registration under Prathibha Science Scheme.
3
Upload mark sheet
Upload your Higher Secondary mark sheet showing science marks (minimum 90% required).
4
Admission confirmation
Upload your BSc Basic Science college admission slip.
5
Submit
Confirm details and submit. Rank list is compiled based on normalized marks.

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.

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