State SchemeVerified for 2026

Prathibha Scholarship Programme Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent90% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsUndergraduate, Postgraduate
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Gender LimitAll

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Permanent resident of Kerala studying Basic Sciences in a recognized institute

Special Conditions

Purely merit-based for Basic Sciences.

FAQs for 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.