Prathibha Scholarship Programme is aimed at motivating bright Students to higher studies in Science by awarding Scholarships. Prathibha Scholars are also provided opportunities to...
Scholarship is awarded for studies in Basic / Natural Sciences.
The selected students are eligible for scholarship as follows.
(a) U.G. Course/ First 3 years of Integrated P.G. Course:
1st Year - ₹12,000/-
2nd Year - ₹18,000/-
3rd Year - ₹24,000/-
(b) P.G. Course (subject to scoring minimum 75% marks for Undergraduate course)
1st Year/ 4th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹40,000/-
2nd Year/ 5th Year of Integrated P.G. Course - ₹60,000/-
Offers opportunities for attending Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships in reputed National and State level R&D institutions in Kerala.
Eight Prathibha Scholars (two scholars in each of the disciplines- Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics) are eligible to be considered for summer programmes at IISER-Trivandrum. The selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programmes is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.
Eligibility (who can apply)
Applicant should be of Kerala origin.
Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala.
Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects put together. (For SC/ST reservation category, the eligibility is stipulated to minimum marks of 80% or equivalent grade for all subjects in total and minimum 80% marks or equivalent grade for all Science subjects in total).
Applicant should have secured admission for 3 year B.Sc. / 5 year Integrated M.Sc. / 5 year Integrated BS-MS course in Basic or Natural Science (23 subjects enlisted in the ‘guidelines’) in any of the Institutions or Universities in India.
**Note 01:** Students are selected at Undergraduate level only.
**Note 02:** Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
**Note 03:** Those who have availed Prathibha Scholarship for all 3 years of Undergraduate Course and have qualified Degree Course with minimum 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for Postgraduate course.
**Note 04:** The scheme ensures at least 50% of the selection for girl students. 10% of the selection is reserved for SC/ST students.
**Note 05:** Scholarships are allotted with the weightage of 30% for mathematical science, 40% for Physical Science and 30 % for Life Sciences based on the subject main chosen for the Degree course. Students in Triple-main courses are ranked in all three subject areas and are selected based on their top ranking position.
How to Apply
**Online**
**Online Registration:**
**Step 01:** Applicant should [Register Online](https://prathibha.kscste.kerala.gov.in/) before the stipulated date as per the notification issued by KSCSTE.
**Step 02:** Applicant should ensure the following before commencement of Online Registration.
A valid Mobile number and E-mail ID accessible to him/her during the entire stage of selection process.
A recent passport size photograph image of dimension 150W ×200H pixels.
**Step 03:** Applicant should enter their Name, Date of Birth, E-mail ID and HSE Roll Number to commence online registration.
**Step 04:** Applicant should enter the OTP received through mobile and should enter a password of minimum 6 characters to continue registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for Prathibha Scholarship Programme / what is the eligibility?
1. Applicant should be of Kerala origin.
1. Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala.
1. Applicant should have qualified Higher Secondary Board Examination with minimum 90% marks or equivalent grade for all subjects put together and minimum 90% marks o...
What are the benefits of Prathibha Scholarship Programme?
1. Scholarship is awarded for studies in Basic / Natural Sciences.
2. The selected students are eligible for scholarship as follows.
(a) U.G. Course/ First 3 years of Integrated P.G. Course:
- 1st Year - ₹12,000/-
- 2nd Year - ₹18,000/-
- 3rd Year - ₹24,000/-
(b) P.G. Course (su...
How to apply online for Prathibha Scholarship Programme?
**Online**
**Online Registration:**
**Step 01:** Applicant should [Register Online](https://prathibha.kscste.kerala.gov.in/) before the stipulated date as per the notification issued by KSCSTE.
**Step 02:** Applicant should ensure the following before commencement of Online Registration.
i...