- be an Indian national
- be a domicile of Kerala
- have scored at least 90% marks in the Kerala Higher Secondary Examination (HSE)
- have qualified for the Higher Secondary Board Examination (HSBE) with a minimum overall grade of 90% or equivalent
- have secured at least 90% marks or equivalent grades in all Science subjects of the HSE
Note:-
- Students will be selected at the Undergraduate level only.
- In the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category, eligibility requires a minimum of 80% marks or equivalent grade in all subjects and all science subjects combined.
- Selection is based on the aggregate marks obtained in all science subjects in the Higher Secondary Examination.
- Students who have received this scholarship for all three years of their undergraduate program and graduated with a minimum of 75% marks are eligible to continue the scholarship for their postgraduate course.
- A total of 8 Prathibha Scholars (two scholars from each discipline: Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics) are eligible for consideration for summer programs at IISER-Trivandrum.
- Offers opportunities to attend Science Enrichment Programmes and summer internships at renowned National and State-level R&D institutions in Kerala.
- Selection of Prathibha Scholars for summer programs is subject to the norms of IISER-Trivandrum.
- The scheme guarantees at least 50% of selections for female students. Additionally, 10% of selections are reserved for students from SC/ST communities.