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
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