Kerala Collegiate Education District Merit Scholarship (DMS)

Short Title: Kerala DMS

Administered by: Directorate of Collegiate Education, Kerala • Government of Kerala

Financial Support: ₹4,000 per annum (Disbursed during Degree Course)

Academic Level: Undergraduate

Family Income Ceiling: No Restrictive Income Limit

Current Cycle Deadline: 30-Nov-2026

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Scheme Overview & Objective

District-wise merit recognition program honoring top student performers across Kerala.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level	Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification	Passed Class 12 with top marks in respective revenue district
Academic Disciplines / Streams	Arts, Science, Commerce, Professional Courses
Family Income Limit	No restrictive family income threshold (pure merit evaluation).
Minimum Academic Score	Minimum 70.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility	Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category	All
Domicile / Residence	Kerala

Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹4,000 per annum (Disbursed during Degree Course)

Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.

Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate