Which renewal category should I apply under?

Your category is determined by the academic year in which you first received the KSHEC scholarship. If you got the scholarship in 2024-25 (1st year UG), apply under UG I (First Renewal). If you got it in 2023-24, apply under UG II (Second Renewal). If you got it in 2022-23 and are now in PG 1st year, apply under PG I (Third Renewal). If you got it in 2021-22 and are now in PG 2nd year, apply under PG II (Fourth Renewal).

What is the minimum grade required to renew the scholarship?

For the General category, the minimum grade required is B (based on the relevant semester exam for your renewal stage). For OBC, BPL, SC/ST, and Physically Challenged categories, the minimum grade is C. The specific semester whose marksheet is used varies by renewal category, 1st Semester for UG I, 3rd Semester for UG II, 5th and 6th Semester for PG I, and PG 1st Semester for PG II.

Can I apply if I am receiving a state or central government stipend?

No. Students receiving any other scholarship or stipend are ineligible for KSHEC renewal. The only exceptions are the Hindi Scholarship and the SC/ST lump-sum grant, students holding only those awards may still apply.

What is the last date to submit the online application?

The last date for students to submit the online application is 16 May 2026. The printout and hard copy documents must reach the institution head by 23 May 2026, and the council office must receive the principal-certified application by 08 June 2026.

Do I need a separate bank account, or can I use a joint account?

The account must be in the applicant's own name and must be a normal savings account in a nationalised bank. Joint accounts are not accepted. The passbook's first page (showing name, account number, IFSC code, and address) must be certified by the Principal or a Gazetted Officer.

What happens if the information I submit is incorrect?

Applications containing incorrect details will be rejected without any further notice. Both the applicant and the institution's verifying officer are responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the information submitted.

Where do I find the User Manual for filling the application?

The User Manual is available directly on the scholarship portal at scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in. Download and follow it while filling in the application form online.

Scholarship29 May 2026

KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship Renewal 2025-26

Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) has invited renewal applications for the Higher Education Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year across four categories, UG First Renewal, UG Second Renewal, PG First Renewal, and PG Second Renewal. Eligible students from the 2024-25, 2023-24, 2022-23, and 2021-22 original admission batches can apply online from 22 April to 16 May 2026.

Important Links

Apply or download directly from the official portal.

Apply Online / Scholarship Portal UG I Renewal Notification (2024-25 batch)UG II Renewal Notification (2023-24 batch)PG I Renewal Notification (2022-23 batch)PG II Renewal Notification (2021-22 batch)

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Quick Glance

Scheme KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship, Renewal 2025-26 · Issuing Authority Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) · Renewal Categories UG I (1st Renewal), UG II (2nd Renewal), PG I (3rd Renewal), PG II (4th Renewal) · Online Application Window 22 April 2026 to 16 May 2026 · Scholarship Range Rs. 18,000 (UG I) to Rs. 60,000 (PG II) · Portal scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in

Overview

Issuing Authority - Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC), Science & Technology Museum Campus, PMG, Vikas Bhavan P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-33
Notification Reference (UG I Renewal) - KSHEC-A5/UG.Renewal-2024-25/407/2026, dated 21/04/2026
Notification Reference (UG II Renewal) - KSHEC-A5/UG.Renewal-2023-24/508/2026, dated 21/04/2026
Notification Reference (PG I Renewal) - KSHEC-A4/PG.Fresh-2022-23/470/2026, dated 21/04/2026
Notification Reference (PG II Renewal) - KSHEC-A5/PG.Renewal-2021-22/621/2026, dated 21/04/2026
Academic Year of Renewal - 2025-26
Mode of Application - Online only via scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in
Online Application Open Date - 22 April 2026
Online Application Last Date - 16 May 2026
Scholarship Amount - Rs. 18,000 (UG I) · Rs. 24,000 (UG II) · Rs. 40,000 (PG I) · Rs. 60,000 (PG II)
Additional Benefit for PwD - 25% extra over base scholarship amount for students with more than 40% physical challenge
Ineligibility Condition - Students already receiving any other scholarship or stipend (Hindi Scholarship and SC/ST lump-sum grant are exempt from this bar)
Bank Account Requirement - Applicant must hold an account in their own name in any nationalised bank (normal/savings account)

Important Links

Apply Online / Scholarship Portal: https://scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in/
UG I Renewal Notification (2024-25 batch): https://scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in/files/Notification%20-%20UG%20I%20Renewal-%202024-25.pdf
UG II Renewal Notification (2023-24 batch): https://scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in/files/Notification%20-UG%20II%20Renewal%20-2023-24.pdf
PG I Renewal Notification (2022-23 batch): https://scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in/files/Notification-%20PG%20I%20Renewal%20-%202022-23.pdf
PG II Renewal Notification (2021-22 batch): https://scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in/files/Notification-%20PG%20II%20Renewal%20-%202021-22.pdf

Important Dates

All four renewal categories share the same application timeline:

Online Application Opens - 22 April 2026
Last Date for Online Application by Students - 16 May 2026
Last Date to Submit Printout and Documents to Institution Head - 23 May 2026
Last Date for Nodal Officer / Institution Head to Complete Online Verification and Approval - 30 May 2026
Last Date for Principal-Certified Applications to Reach KSHEC Council Office - 08 June 2026

About the KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship

The Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is an autonomous body constituted under the Kerala State Higher Education Council Act 2007. It administers a merit-and-means scholarship for undergraduate and postgraduate students in Kerala, disbursed annually on renewal. Students who were awarded the scholarship in their first year of degree study must apply each subsequent year to continue receiving the benefit, this is the renewal process.

For the 2025-26 academic year, KSHEC has notified renewals across four stages, corresponding to four original admission batches. Each renewal stage has its own scholarship amount, its own eligibility marksheet, and its own notification reference number, though all four share the same application portal, the same deadline structure, and the same general conditions.

Renewal Categories

UG I, First Renewal (2024-25 Batch)

Who this covers: Students who received the KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship in the 2024-25 academic year (1st year degree admission) and are currently studying in the 2nd year of their degree programme in 2025-26.

Minimum Eligibility:

Based on grade secured in the 1st Semester degree examination
General category: Grade B or above
OBC / BPL / SC / ST and Physically Challenged categories: Grade C or above

Scholarship Amount: Rs. 18,000/-

Students with more than 40% physical challenge receive an additional 25% over the base scholarship amount.

Document required as marksheet proof: Principal-certified copy of the 1st Semester marksheet.

UG II, Second Renewal (2023-24 Batch)

Who this covers: Students who received the KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship in the 2023-24 academic year (1st year degree admission) and are currently studying in the 3rd year of their degree programme in 2025-26.

Minimum Eligibility:

Based on grade secured in the 3rd Semester degree examination
General category: Grade B or above
OBC / BPL / SC / ST and Physically Challenged categories: Grade C or above

Scholarship Amount: Rs. 24,000/-

Students with more than 40% physical challenge receive an additional 25% over the base scholarship amount.

Document required as marksheet proof: Principal-certified copy of the 3rd Semester marksheet.

PG I, Third Renewal (2022-23 Batch)

Who this covers: Students who received the KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship in the 2022-23 academic year (1st year degree admission) and are currently studying in the 1st year of their postgraduate (PG) programme in 2025-26.

Minimum Eligibility:

Based on grades secured in the 5th and 6th Semester degree examinations
General category: Grade B or above
OBC / BPL / SC / ST and Physically Challenged categories: Grade C or above

Scholarship Amount: Rs. 40,000/-

Students with more than 40% physical challenge receive an additional 25% over the base scholarship amount.

Document required as marksheet proof: Principal-certified copy of the 5th and 6th Semester marksheets.

PG II, Fourth Renewal (2021-22 Batch)

Who this covers: Students who received the KSHEC Higher Education Scholarship in the 2021-22 academic year (1st year degree admission) and are currently studying in the 2nd year of their postgraduate (PG) programme in 2025-26.

Minimum Eligibility:

Based on grade secured in the PG course 1st Semester marksheet
General category: Grade B or above
OBC / BPL / SC / ST and Physically Challenged categories: Grade C or above

Scholarship Amount: Rs. 60,000/-

Students with more than 40% physical challenge receive an additional 25% over the base scholarship amount.

Document required as marksheet proof: Principal-certified copy of the PG 1st Semester marksheet.

Eligibility Conditions Common to All Categories

The following conditions apply uniformly across all four renewal notifications:

Single scholarship rule: Students receiving any other scholarship or stipend from any source are not eligible for KSHEC renewal. This bar does not apply to the Hindi Scholarship or the SC/ST lump-sum grant, students holding only those awards remain eligible.
Bank account: The applicant must have an account in their own name in any nationalised bank. The account must be a normal (savings) account, not a joint account. The passbook must clearly show the student's name, account number, IFSC code, and address.
Accuracy of information: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that all details entered in the application are correct and complete. Applications with incorrect information will be rejected without further notice.
Verification chain: After online submission by the student, the Nodal Officer or Institution Head must complete online verification and approval. The principal-certified hard copy along with attachments must then be forwarded to the KSHEC council office within the prescribed deadlines.

Documents Required

The following documents must be submitted to the institution head (and forwarded to KSHEC) for all four renewal categories:

Application form certified by the Principal of the institution
Copy of the student's bank passbook (first page), certified by the Principal or a Gazetted Officer, must clearly show the student's name, account number, IFSC code, and address; the account must be a normal account
Principal-certified copy of the relevant semester marksheet (the specific semester differs by renewal category, see each sub-section above)

How to Apply

Visit scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in and click Register/Login.
Complete Student Registration.
After registration, log in using the registered email ID and password, and complete the Profile page.
Fill in the application form following the User Manual available on the site.
Submit the online application before 16 May 2026.
Take a printout of the submitted application and attach the required documents.
Submit the printout and attachments to the institution head (Principal) by 23 May 2026.
The Nodal Officer or Institution Head must complete online verification and approval by 30 May 2026.
Principal-certified hard copy applications must reach the KSHEC Council office by 08 June 2026.

Contact and Helpline

Website (scholarship portal): scholarship.kshec.kerala.gov.in
KSHEC Main Website: kshec.kerala.gov.in
Address: Kerala State Higher Education Council, Science & Technology Museum Campus, PMG, Vikas Bhavan P.O., Thiruvananthapuram - 33
Telephone: 0471-2301290 / 2301291 / 2301292 / 2301293 / 2301297 / 2301298
Fax: 0471-2301290
Email: [email protected]

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