KSCSTE Prathibha Scholarship Programme 2023-24

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• be an Indian national 
• be a domicile of Kerala
• have scored at least 90% marks in the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination (HSE)
• have qualified for the Higher Secondary Board Examination (HSBE) with a minimum overall grade of 90% or equivalent
• have secured at least 90% marks or equivalent grades in all Science subjects of the HSE

Note:-

• Students will be selected at the Undergraduate level only.
• In the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category, eligibility requires a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade in all subjects and all science subjects combined.
• Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained in all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
• Students who have received this scholarship for all three years of their undergraduate program and graduated with a minimum of 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for their postgraduate course.
• A total of 8 Prathibha Scholars (two scholars from each discipline: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) are eligible for consideration for summer programs at IISER-Trivandrum.
• Offers opportunities to attend Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships at renowned National and State-level R&D institutions in Kerala.
• Selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programs is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.
• The scheme guarantees at least 50% of selections for female students. Additionally, 10% of selections are reserved for students from SC/ST communities.

The selected candidates will receive the scholarship as follows: 

For undergraduate courses/first 3 years of integrated postgraduate courses:

Postgraduate courses subject to scoring a minimum of 75% marks for the undergraduate course:

• A recent passport-size photograph (image of dimension 150W×200H pixels)

After selection in the Provisional Rank List, the student will have to submit the following documents for confirmation of scholarship:

• Student data sheet, duly signed by the applicant and endorsed by the Head of the Institution where they have taken admission
• Self-attested copy of mark list of Higher Secondary Board Examination
• Community certificate for SC/ST applicants
• Domicile certificate
• Duly signed terms and conditions
• E-payment form in the prescribed format

Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps - 
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to 'Register'. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to 'Register Here' under the Applicant's Portal 2023-24 and click on it.
Step 4: Click on 'New Applicant Registration' and fill in the required details to Register. (Note:- If the applicant is registered, click on 'Registered User Login' and log in using valid credentials)
Step 5: After successful registration, fill in the required details, upload the necessary documents, and submit.

Scholarship Deadline: 29th February 2024