KSCSTE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP KERALA

1. Candidates who have qualified the post-graduate degree, shall have three consecutive chances to apply for the Fellowship programme. Thus, a candidate who has passed the examination in the current year can apply in this year, the next year, and year after next.
2. The candidates (General and OBC candidates) should have minimum 70.00% marks or equivalent CGPA in their PG examination and 65.00% for SC/ST and differently-abled candidates.
3. Only candidates who have their qualifying degree (PG) from any of the Universities in Kerala are eligible to apply.
4. Upper age limit: Maximum 35 years (Should not exceed 35 years as on the 1st of the month of advertisement published in the website) for all applicants.

Stated amount: 35,000

1. The Fellowship carries a monthly stipend of Rs 31,000/- for the first two years (JRF) and Rs. 35,000/- per month in the third year (SRF). Additionally, there is an annual contingency grant of Rs. 20,000/-.
2. All Research Fellows shall be allowed hostel accomodation wherever available and those residing in hostel provided by University/Institute shall not be eligible for HRA. Reimbursement of hostel fee shall not permissible, Where hostel facility is not possible. House Rent Allowance shall be allowed maximum of 10% of their fellowship.
3. The fellowship is for a period not exceeding three years. The last date to apply for this fellowship is October 31, 2025.

Applications are invited through online mode. A non - refundable fee of Rs. 750 /- for general candidates and free for SC/ST and Differently abled. The online submission window will be available only till the last date. Before proceeding to the online submission, kindly ensure that you have soft copies of the following items listed below (Kindly Ensure that the total size of all the uploads together won’t exceed 5MB), if not they may be scanned and made handy (minimum file size) for attaching the same during online submission.

1. A passport-size photo (Image size should not exceed 50KB in JPG format. Image Dimension: 150W X 200H px )
2. Signature (Image size should not exceed 30KB in JPG format. Image Dimension: 150W X 100H px )
3. MSc./ M.Tech Certificate (for pass-out applicants, the provisional certificate may be sufficient)
4. M.Sc/M.Tech Mark list
5. Certificate to prove age/DOB (10th or 12th certificate/Birth certificate)
6. Certificate to prove caste (for SC/ST candidates)
7. Medical Certificate (for Differently abled candidates) countersigned by Medical Superintendent/ CMO/ Head of the Hospital Click here for more information- https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/kscste-research-fellowship/

There are two papers for the entrance examination; Paper A is general which evaluates the candidate’s general knowledge and research aptitude. Paper B is the subject paper. Pattern of Examination Part A (General Aptitude) Part B (Subject) Total Questions 20 100 Max no. of questions to attempt 20 50 ​​​​​​​

1. There is no negative mark.
2. The total marks will be calculated as follows: Out of 90 total marks, 70 marks are from the online examination and 20 marks are from the Post-graduation degree marks.
3. The cut-off marks for selection to the fellowship are based on the number of fellowships available for each stream. For reservation candidates (SC/ST, persons with disability), there will be a 5% reduction in cut-off marks from that of the general (UR) / General-EWS and OBC candidates. Other Info Other necessary conditions
4. The fellowship is for pursing Ph.D.; and the candidate should register in any of the Universities in Kerala for availing the fellowship.
5. The fellowship awardees should join and pursue their Ph.D. studies in any of the Universities/research center in Kerala as soon as the fellowship offer letter is received.
6. Once the offer letter from the Council is received, the fellow should submit an acceptance letter within the time mentioned in the offer letter, else the fellowship will be cancelled.
7. The fellowship offer shall be valid for one year from the date of issuing of the offer letter.
8. As soon as the offer letter is received, the fellow should start initiating the registration process with the University in Kerala.
9. Once the registration order from the University is received, a copy of the same along with the Terms and Conditions, a letter from the supervising teacher showing that the fellow is not availing any other fellowship and joining report (mentioning effective date of joining at the Research Centre) should be sent to the Council for initiating the release of the fellowship.
10. If the fellow would like to terminate the KSCSTE fellowship, the same should be intimated to the Council through the Head of the Institution forwarded by the supervising teacher, immediately. The fellow should take steps to ensure the submission of SE and UC and refund of unspent amount etc by the Institute for issuing NOC.