Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship 2026 — SC/ST Post-Matric ₹1,000–₹1,100/Month | kerala.gov.in |
| State | Kerala (केरल) |
| Launched By | Government of Kerala |
| Launch Year | 2006 |
| Benefit | ₹1,000/month (day scholar) or ₹1,100/month (hosteller) + full tuition fee reimbursement |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarship.itschool.gov.in |
What is Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship?
Vidyakiran is Kerala's state scholarship for SC and ST students pursuing post-matric education (Class 11 and above). Students receive monthly maintenance allowance — ₹1,000 for day scholars and ₹1,100 for hostellers — in addition to full tuition fee reimbursement. Over 2 lakh SC/ST students in Kerala benefit annually. Apply through scholarship.itschool.gov.in.
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹1,000/month (day scholar) or ₹1,100/month (hosteller) + full tuition fee reimbursement. The scheme was launched in 2006 and is implemented by the Government of Kerala.
Vidyakiran केरल का SC/ST Post-Matric scholarship है। Day scholar: ₹1,000/माह + full fees। Hosteller: ₹1,100/माह + full fees। 2 लाख+ SC/ST students annually लाभान्वित। scholarship.itschool.gov.in पर apply।
₹1,000-1,100/माह maintenance + full tuition fees — SC/ST Post-Matric students
വിദ്യകിരൺ കേരളത്തിലെ SC/ST Post-Matric scholarship. Day scholar: ₹1,000/month + full fees. Hosteller: ₹1,100/month + full fees. scholarship.itschool.gov.in-ൽ apply.
📌 फायदा: ₹1,000-1,100/month + full tuition fees — SC/ST Post-Matric students
पात्रता:
കേരള SC/ST, Class 11+, family income ₹2.5 lakh-ൽ കുറവ്.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarship.itschool.gov.in → Vidyakiran → Register → Documents upload.
Benefits of Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship
✅ ₹1,000/month (day scholar) or ₹1,100/month (hosteller) + full tuition fee reimbursement
₹1,000-1,100/माह maintenance + full tuition fees — SC/ST Post-Matric students
Who is Eligible for Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship?
- ✓ SC or ST student — Kerala domicile
- ✓ Enrolled in Class 11, 12, Diploma, Degree, PG, or professional course
- ✓ Family income: SC — ₹2.5 lakh/year; ST — ₹2.5 lakh/year
- ✓ Not receiving any other scholarship for the same year
- ✓ Minimum 50% marks in previous class (relaxed for ST)
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Documents Required for Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship
How to Apply for Kerala Vidyakiran Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarship.itschool.gov.in ൽ Login / Register
- 2Vidyakiran → SC / ST category select
- 3Personal, family income, college details fill
- 4Documents upload: caste cert, income cert, marksheet
- 5College verification
- 6DBT to student bank account after approval
Official Government Portal — Kerala
Apply directly on the official Kerala government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf. Application is completely free.
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