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KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship Scheme

Kerala State Higher Education Council scholarship of ₹12,000–₹60,000 a year for meritorious, economically disadvantaged UG and PG students at Government/Aided colleges.

About this scheme

The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) Higher Education Scholarship (HEC) supports meritorious, economically disadvantaged first-year undergraduate students in Kerala, with continued tiered support through postgraduate studies. The scheme provides financial assistance ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹60,000 depending on the year and level of study.

Eligibility

  • Course & institution: First-year undergraduate students at recognised Government or Aided colleges in Kerala; professional courses (Engineering, Medicine, Law) are excluded
  • Citizenship & residence: Indian citizen and resident of Kerala
  • Annual family income: Not exceeding ₹2,00,000
  • Academic performance: General category: minimum 75% (Science/Business stream) or 60% (Humanities/Social Sciences); relaxed marks criteria for SC/ST students
  • Other scholarships: Must not be availing any other scholarship concurrently

Benefits

  • UG 1st year: ₹12,000 per year
  • UG 2nd year: ₹18,000 per year
  • UG 3rd year: ₹24,000 per year
  • PG 1st year: ₹40,000 per year
  • PG 2nd year: ₹60,000 per year

Required documents

  • Printout of online application form
  • Class 10 certificate
  • Class 12 certificate
  • Bank passbook first page
  • Domicile certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Category certificate(optional)For SC/ST/OBC applicants

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