Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship
Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala · Kerala
| Scheme Name | Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship |
| Provided By | Directorate of Collegiate Education (DCE), Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
About the Program
Detailed guide to the Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship in Kerala. Learn about BPL family eligibility, course list, and DCE portal online application guide.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹10k+
Provides financial assistance of ₹10,000 per year to BPL (Below Poverty Line) students pursuing regular undergraduate or postgraduate courses in government/aided colleges.
Annual allowance of ₹10,000 paid via DBT directly to student's bank account.
Note: Restricted to BPL family card holders.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate |
| Course / Stream | All Streams |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹1.0 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | General, OBC, SC, ST, EWS |
| Domicile State | Kerala |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓* Kerala Domicile Certificate
- ✓* BPL Ration Card (Ration Card copy showing BPL status)
- ✓* College Bonafide Certificate
- ✓* Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
- ✓* Marksheets
Selection Process
Based on BPL family status, scoring at least 50% marks in qualifying exams, and enrollment in government/aided colleges in Kerala.
Renewal Policy
Required annually by submitting college promotion certificate and passing exams.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Access Portal
Go to the DCE portal at [dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in](https://dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in).
- 2Register/Login
Click "Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship" link.
- 3BPL Card upload
Input your BPL card details for auto-verification, or upload scanned copy of your BPL ration card.
- 4Academic details
Input previous examination marks (minimum 50% required) and attach college bonafide.
- 5Submit
Confirm details and submit online. Disbursals are paid directly to your account.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Can private self-financing college students apply?
No, the scheme is strictly open to students studying in Government and Government-aided Arts and Science colleges in Kerala.
What is the family income criteria?
The student must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family, verified by a BPL Ration Card.
How much is the scholarship amount?
It provides ₹10,000 per annum paid directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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