Fellowship

Kerala State Council for Science, Technology and Environment (KSCSTE) invites application for KSCSTE Research Fellowship from MSc/MTech degree holders from any of the Universities in Kerala.

Eligibility

Candidates who have qualified the post-graduate degree after the year 2022 (including the year 2022) only can apply.
General (UR)/General-EWS and OBC candidates need at least 70% marks or equivalent CGPA. SC/ST, Persons with Disability need 65% marks or equivalent CGPA.
Only candidates who have their qualifying degree from any of the Universities in Kerala are eligible.
Upper age limit: Maximum 35 years (Should not exceed 35 years as on the 1st May 2025)

About the Examination

Online Examination at three centres across Kerala. There are two papers for the entrance examination;
Part A – General Aptitude Test (20 Marks) & Part B – Subject (50 Marks).

Pattern of Examination

Part A (General Aptitude)

Part B (Subject)

Total NUmber Of Questions

20

100

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF QUESTIONS TO ATTEMPT

20

50

There is no negative mark
The cut-off marks for selection to the fellowship is based on the number of fellowship available for each stream. For reservation candidates (SC/ST, persons with disability), there will be 5% reduction in cut-off marks from that of the general (UR) / General-EWS and OBC candidates.
The Maximum number of fellowships for 2025 in various subjects is 50. However, the Council reserves the right to adjust this number based on fund availability.
A non - refundable fee of Rs. 750 /- for general candidates and free for SC/ST and Persons with disability. The amount paid will not be refunded in any circumstance (Rejection of application/ withdrawal of the application by the candidate/ non-attendance of the examination.)
Venue of Entrance Examination
  • Thiruvananthapuram
  • Ernakulam
  • Kozhikode
How to apply
  • The online submission portal will remain accesssible only until the deadline. Before proceeding with your submission, please ensure you have softcopies of all required documents ready for upload. Kindly note that the combined size of all uploaded files must not exceed exceed 5MB. If necessary, scan and physical documents in advance(at minimum resolution/filesize) to ensure they meet this requirement
  • A passport size photo ( Image size should not exceed 50KB in JPG format. Image Dimension: 150W X 200H px ) Signature ( Image size should not exceed 30KB in JPG format. Image Dimension : 150W X 100H px )
  • MSc./ M.Tech Certificate (for 2024 pass out applicants, provisional certificate may be sufficient)
  • M.Sc/M.Tech Marklist
  • Certificate to prove age/DOB (10th/Birth certificate)
  • Certificate to prove caste, certificate issued with in the last one year (for SC/ST candidates)
  • Medical Certificate (for Differently abled candidates) countersigned by Medical Superindendent/ CMO/ Head of the Hospital

Important Downloads

General instruction for KSCSTE Fellowship Examination Registration
KSCSTE Fellowship Examination Guidelines
Format of the certificate for differently abled candidates
Syllabus
  1. Chemical Sciences
  2. Earth, Atmospheric, Ocean, Planet System Sciences
  3. Engineering Sciences
  4. Environmental Sciences
  5. Life Sciences
  6. Mathematical Sciences
  7. Physical Sciences
If any queries regarding technical issues while filling online application, Email us to bsd.kscste@kerala.gov.inFor help/more details please contact: 0471-2548360/314