DCE Scholarship – Important Dates
Below is a table listing the DCE scholarship with their tentative application windows for the 2025-26 academic year. Specific deadlines vary yearly and are typically announced between July and December. It is always check the official DCE Scholarship Portal (dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in) for exact dates.
Latest Update – Applications for the 2025–26 Centrally Sponsored Minority Scholarships (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, Professional & Technical Courses) are now open on the National Scholarship Portal (www.scholarships.gov.in). Eligible minority students must submit their Fresh/Renewal applications by October 31, 2025, as directed by the Central Government.
DCE Scholarship Application Dates 2025
| Scholarship Name | Application Timeline |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST/OBC) | October 31, 2025 |
| Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship | August – December, 2025 |
| District Merit Scholarship | August – December, 2025 |
| Central Sector Scholarship | August – October, 2025 |
| Higher Education Scholarship (Girls) | July – October, 2025 |
| Sanskrit Scholarship | July – October, 2025 |
| Hindi Scholarship | July – October, 2025 |
| Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship | September – December , 2025 |
| Muslim Girls Scholarship (Paloli) | August – November, 2025 |
| Merit Scholarship (Teachers’ Children) | July – October, 2025 |
| JS Scholarship (Dependents of Jawans) | July – October, 2025 |
| Bhinnaseshy Souhrida Scholarship (PH) | July – October, 2025 |
| E-Grantz | July – October, 2025 |
| Civil Works Scholarship | August – December, 2025 |
DCE Scholarship – Complete List of Scholarships
A total of 16 Kerala-specific scholarships are currently available for students, offered by both the central government and the Government of Kerala. Several key state departments, such as the Department of Minority Welfare and the Department of Collegiate Education, provide these scholarships to support eligible students.
Below is a comprehensive list of these scholarships, including details on eligibility criteria, provider departments, scholarship benefits, application process, and tentative application timelines.
ITC Fee Reimbursement Scholarship, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare |
| Eligibility | Students enrolled in ITI course belonging to minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Parsi, Sikh, Buddhist, and Jains) + annual family income less than ₹8 lakh |
| Rewards | ₹ 10,000 for 1st year students
₹ 20,000 for 2nd students |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal |
C H Muhammedkoya Scholarship, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Open for girl students only who belong to Muslim, Latin, or converted Christian communities. The applicants must be pursuing studies at the graduate level or above. The percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination should be 50% or more. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 8,00,000. |
| *Rewards | For undergraduates – ₹5,000 per annum
For postgraduates – ₹6,000 per annum Hostel stipend – ₹13,000 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal. |
*Note – The hostel stipend is available only for students residing in recognised hostels.
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Students belonging to Minority communities (Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship. They must be studying in a government/aided polytechnic in a merit seat. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 8,00,000. |
| Rewards | ₹ 6,000 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal. |
Prof. Joseph Mundassery Scholarship Award (PJMS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Applicants belonging to the Minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship.
They must be pursuing their education in Classes 10, 12, and VHSE.
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| Rewards | ₹ 10,000 for each selected scholar at different levels of education |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal. |
Mother Teresa Scholarship (MTS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Applicants belonging to Minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists) can apply for this scholarship.
They must be pursuing a nursing diploma/paramedical course. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 8,00,000 from all sources. |
| Rewards | ₹ 15,000 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal. |
CA/ICWA/CS Scholarship (IWCS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Applicants belonging to Minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists, and pursuing CA/ICWA/CS courses can apply for this scholarship.
The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination should be 60%. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹8,00,000. |
| Rewards | ₹15,000 per annum for each student |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Minority Welfare Scholarships Portal. |
District Merit Scholarship (DMS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Students pursuing studies at higher secondary, VHSC, ITI, or Polytechnic courses can apply.
They must have passed the SSLC examination conducted by the Board of Public Examination, Kerala State, with an ‘A’ plus grade in all subjects. |
| Rewards | ₹1,250 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
State Merit Scholarship, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Students pursuing studies in the first year of an undergraduate or postgraduate course in a government/aided college or university can apply.
The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the qualifying examination should be 50% or above. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 1,00,000. |
| Rewards | For graduates – ₹1,250 per annum each to 300 students
For postgraduates – ₹1,500 per annum each to 150 students |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Sanskrit Scholarship (SSE), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | The scholarship is open for students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate degree courses with Sanskrit as a subject. |
| Rewards | For undergraduate courses – 55 scholarships of ₹ 200 per month to each scholar
For postgraduate courses – 25 scholarships of ₹ 200 per month to each scholar |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Muslim Nadar Girls Scholarship, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | The scholarship is open for girl students only who belong to the forward BPL family and the backward community.
They must be pursuing studies in the first year of an HSC/VHSC/undergraduate degree course at a government/aided arts and science college/university. |
| Rewards | ₹125 per annum to each selected scholar |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Music Fine Arts Scholarship (MFAS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | The students studying in a Government Music College or Government Fine Arts College can apply for this scholarship. |
| Rewards | Financial assistance of up to ₹ 1,500 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Blind/PH Scholarship, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | This scholarship applies to blind/physically handicapped/deaf students.
They must be pursuing their studies in government/aided Arts and Science Colleges, Music Colleges, and Higher Secondary/Vocational Higher Secondary schools. |
| Rewards | Blind students with family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh → fee waiver
Physically disabled hostellers with income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh → hostel charge waiver Physically disabled day scholars with income ≤ ₹4.5 lakh → boarding charge waiver |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Hindi Scholarship (HS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate course with Hindi as a subject are eligible to apply for this scholarship. |
| Rewards | For undergraduate students – ₹500 per month to 180 students
For postgraduate students – ₹1,000 per month to 59 students |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Also Read – CG Scholarship
Suvarna Jubilee Merit Scholarship (SJMS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Open for students who are in the first year of any undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.
They must belong to a BPL family. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the last qualifying examination is 50% or above. |
| Rewards | ₹10,000 per annum towards pursuing higher education |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the Department of Collegiate Education’s Online Scholarships Portal. |
Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) for Minority Community, Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | Open for students who belong to a minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Parsis, Jains, and Buddhists).
They must be pursuing their studies from Classes 11 to the Ph.D. level. The minimum percentage of marks to be obtained by them in the qualifying examination should be 50% or above or an equivalent grade. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 2,00,000. |
| Rewards | Admission and tuition fee up to ₹ 10,000 per annum
Maintenance allowance of up to ₹ 1,200 per month (for 10 months) |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal. |
Central Sector Scholarship (CSS), Kerala
| Provider | Department of Collegiate Education, Government of Kerala |
| Eligibility | The students, who are above the 80th percentile of successful candidates in Class 12 from the respective Board of Examination, can apply for this scholarship.
They must be pursuing regular degree courses at the undergraduate or postgraduate level from institutions/colleges recognised by AICTE/UGC/MCI/DCI or any other regulatory authorities. The annual income of the family should be less than ₹ 8,00,000 from all sources. |
| Rewards | For graduation level – ₹ 10,000 per annum for the first three years and ₹ 20,000 per annum for 4th and 5th year (for integrated/5-year courses)
For postgraduation level – ₹ 20,000 per annum |
| Application Process | Applicants can apply online through the National Scholarship Portal (NSP). |
DCE Scholarships – Documents Required
Below is a comprehensive list of documents required for applying to the DCE Scholarships administered by the Department of Collegiate Education, Kerala. These must be self-attested and uploaded in PDF or JPG format (typically under 200 KB) on the DCE Scholarship Portal (dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in) or the Minority Welfare Portal for specific schemes. Additional documents may be required for certain scholarships.
- Aadhaar Card
- SSLC/HSC Marksheets
- Income certificate issued by a competent authority, confirming family income
- Caste/Community Certificate
- First page of bank passbook
- Bonafide certificate from the current institution, confirming enrollment in an eligible course
- Domicile certificate
- Passport-size photograph
- Fee receipt (if applicable)
- Institution verification form signed by the institution head, downloadable from the portal
Additional Documents (Scheme-Specific)
- Disability certificate for Bhinnaseshy Souhrida (Blind/PH) Scholarship, issued by a medical board.
- Hostel certificate for hostel stipend eligibility
- Course-specific proof confirming enrollment in Sanskrit, Hindi, or Music Fine Arts courses.
- Parents’ service certificate for Merit Scholarship for Children of School Teachers or JS Scholarship (dependents of jawans).
- Minority Certificate
Also Read – Tripura Scholarships
DCE Scholarship – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a DCE Scholarship for 2025–26?
To apply for a DCE Scholarship, visit dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in and register using your Aadhaar or SSLC details. Once registered, choose either the fresh or renewal application and fill in the online form. Make sure to upload all required documents, such as your income certificate, mark sheets, and bank passbook, in the specified PDF or JPG format. After submission, your application will be sent for institutional verification. Please note that biometric authentication is mandatory for many schemes, usually completed at designated camps or Akshaya centres.
What documents do I need to apply for a DCE scholarship?
You’ll need self-attested copies of a few essential documents: your Aadhaar card, SSLC/HSC mark sheets, a valid income certificate (showing family income between ₹1–8 lakh depending on the scheme), caste certificate if applicable (SC/ST/OBC/minority), your bank passbook, and a bonafide certificate from your institution. Make sure each document meets the file size and format requirements mentioned on the portal.
What is the last date to apply for the 2025–26 DCE Scholarships?
The application window for most scholarships typically falls between July and October. For schemes like State Merit or Post-Matric scholarships, deadlines may stretch from October to December, and renewal applications may remain open until around June 2026. Exact dates vary by scheme and are announced on the official portal. It's best to keep checking dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in for regular updates or extensions.
Who is eligible to apply for the DCE scholarship?
Students who are domiciled in Kerala and are pursuing higher secondary, undergraduate, or postgraduate studies in government or aided institutions are eligible to apply. Each scholarship has its own criteria, usually requiring a minimum of 50–80% marks, along with specific family income limits (ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹8 lakh). Certain schemes also prioritise students belonging to SC/ST/OBC communities, minorities, girls, or those who are differently abled.
How can I check my application status?
To track your application, simply log in to dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in using your registration ID and password, and click on “Application Status.” You can also check the “Registered Students List” available on the homepage. Provisional award lists are generally published 1–2 months after the application deadline, often around March in previous cycles. If you face any issues, you can reach out to the helpdesk at 0471-2306580 or email dcescholarship@gmail.com.
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