State SchemeVerified for 2026

District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent90% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 11-12
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, OBC, SC, ST, EWS
Gender LimitAll

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Permanent resident of Kerala pursuing Plus One or Plus Two in recognized government/aided higher secondary school

Special Conditions

Requires A+ grade in all SSLC subjects.

FAQs for District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala

Q.Who is eligible for DMS Kerala?

Students who have obtained an A+ grade in all subjects in the SSLC exam and are studying in a government/aided school in Kerala.

Q.Is there any income limit?

No, the DMS scholarship is purely merit-based and does not have any family income limit.

Q.What is the scholarship amount?

It provides ₹1,250 per year during Plus One and Plus Two.