State SchemeVerified for 2026

Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship Income Limit 2026

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹1,00,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship

Q.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.

Q.What is the family income criteria?

The student must belong to a BPL (Below Poverty Line) family, verified by a BPL Ration Card.

Q.How much is the scholarship amount?

It provides ₹10,000 per annum paid directly to the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account.