State SchemeVerified for 2026

District Merit Scholarship (DMS) Kerala Last Date & Deadlines 2026

Application Deadline

30 November 2026

Applications close in late November.

Timeline Details & Extensions

Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.

  • Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
  • Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.

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.