kscste.kerala.gov.in Prathibha Scholarship Scheme 2015-16 : Council for Science, Technology & Environment

Organization : Kerala State Council For Science, Technology & Environment
Facility : Prathibha Scholarship Scheme 2015
Last date : 15th September 2015.

Home Page : https://kscste.kerala.gov.in/
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Prathibha Scholarship Scheme 2015 :

General Guidelines :

Prathibha Scholarship Scheme Is Implemented Under The Stars (Students With Talent And Aptitude For Research In Science) Programme Of Kscste.

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This Scheme Aims To Promote Scientific Research Among Students Through The Award Of Scholarships, For Toppers In Science Subjects In Higher Secondary Board Examination To Pursue Degree Courses In Basic Or Natural Sciences In India.

Who Can Apply :

1. Candidates of Kerala origin who have qualified Higher Secondary Examination from Kerala and who have secured admission for B.Sc. / Integrated M.Sc. course in the current year (year of application) are eligible to apply.
2. Candidates should have the following essential qualifications
Students who have qualified with minimum aggregate marks of 90% or equivalent grade for all subjects and minimum 95% aggregate marks or equivalent grade for all science subjects for the Higher secondary Board Examination in any of the Boards namely viz., CISCE/CBSE/State Board from Kerala are eligible to apply provided they pursue B.Sc. Degree/Integrated M.Sc. Degree course in Basic or Natural Sciences in India.
For students belonging to the SC/ST reservation category the minimum eligibility is stipulated to minimum aggregate marks of 90% or equivalent grade for all subjects and minimum 90% aggregate marks or equivalent grade for all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Board Examination.

Amount of Scholarship :

B.Sc. Degree Course / First 3 years of Integrated M.Sc. Course
1st Year _Rs 12,000/-
2nd Year_Rs 18,000/-
3rd Year_Rs 24,000/-

M.Sc. Course :

1st Year M.Sc./4th Year Integrated M.Sc. _ Rs 40,000/-
2nd Year M.Sc./5th Year Integrated M.Sc. – Rs 60,000/-
Continuation of Prathibha scholarship to M.Sc. Degree Course / 4th year Integrated M.Sc. Course is subject to the condition that the Prathibha Scholar obtains a minimum aggregate mark of 75% or equivalent Grade in B.Sc. / First three years of Integrated M.Sc. Course.

Duration of Scholarship :

The Prathibha Scholarship is sanctioned for three years of study of B.Sc. Degree course and for the first three years of study of Integrated M.Sc. Degree course. The scholarship could be continued for pursuing M.Sc. Course or for the subsequent year of study in case of Integrated M.Sc. Course subject to the condition that the student obtains a minimum aggregate mark of 75% or equivalent Grade in B.Sc. / First three years of Integrated M.Sc. Course.
The course of study should be continuous and no break is allowed in between. In the event of discontinuance of the course by the student, the matter may be informed to KSCSTE through an application signed by the student and forwarded by the Head of the institution, within 15 working days of discontinuation of the course.

Selection Procedure :

** Total number of scholarships awarded in a year is 100.
** 10% of the total seats are reserved for SC/ST candidates.
** To ensure adequate opportunities to girl students, minimum 50% of the seats are set-aside for them.
** The number of scholarships eligible in each Board of examination is selected in proportion to the number of eligible applicants in the corresponding Boards namely State Board, CBSE and CISCE (Class XII). –
** The scholarship is awarded as per ranking based on the marks secured in Higher Secondary Examination for all Science subjects.
** In case of tie in the total marks for science subjects, ranking is made based on the marks obtained for the subjects selected (Main) for the degree course. Further tie, if any, is resolved by considering the order of marks scored in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics/Biology/Biotechnology and Computer Science respectively. –
** The Research Advisory Committee (RAC) of WSD will look into the aspects of providing advice, monitoring and evaluation of this scheme and awarding the scholarship. –
** The provisional rank list of selected candidates will be published in KSCSTE website in November.
** Students who are in receipt of any other scholarships are not eligible to apply for Prathibha Scholarship. Further, the awardees under this scheme of scholarship will not be allowed to receive any other scholarship during the tenure of receipt of Prathibha Scholarship. However, SC/ST students who are receiving lump sum grant are exempted from this criterion.
** The students selected provisionally should confirm their willingness to avail Prathibha Scholarship by submitting an Undertaking that he/she will neither apply nor accept any other scholarship for the current course of study. Such students will only be considered for final ranking.-

When to apply :

** Candidates should apply only after securing admission for the B.Sc./Integrated M.Sc. Degree Course.
** The application should be forwarded by the Head of the College/Academic institution in which they have joined for B.Sc. /Integrated M.Sc. Degree course.

How to apply :

** Applicants should submit separate applications for availing Prathibha scholarship and for the renewal of scholarship.
** Prathibha scholars who qualify the eligibility norms for continuation of scholarship for M.Sc. /4th year of Integrated M.Sc. course should submit fresh application.

Application form duly filled and signed by the candidate, forwarded by the Head of the Institution where the candidate is currently undergoing the course along with the required enclosures should be addressed to :
The Head
Women Scientist Division
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment
Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom P.O
Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004
Email : womenscientistkerala AT gmail.com
Tel : 0471 2548208