Details
The C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship 2026-27 is a prominent state-level initiative by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, Government of Kerala. Designed specifically for the educational upliftment of female students belonging to minority communities (Muslim, Latin Catholic, and Converted Christians) in Kerala, this scheme provides financial assistance to pursue higher education.
For the academic year 2026-27, the scholarship limits have been streamlined to assist students in completing their Undergraduate, Postgraduate, and Professional courses without financial hurdles, effectively promoting women’s empowerment and literacy.
Benefits
The selected candidates for the 2026-2027 academic session will receive direct financial assistance transferred to their bank accounts. The scholarship amount varies based on the course of study:
- Undergraduates (UG): ₹5,000 per annum
- Postgraduates (PG): ₹6,000 per annum
- Professional Courses: ₹7,000 per annum
- Hostel Stipend: An additional hostel stipend of up to ₹13,000 per annum is provided for hostellers studying in eligible institutions.
Eligibility Criteria (2026-27)
- Gender: The applicant must be a female (girl) student.
- Domicile: Must be a permanent resident and native of Kerala state.
- Community: Must belong to the Muslim, Latin Catholic, or Converted Christian minority communities.
- Education: Should be studying in a Government/Aided/Government Recognized self-financing institution.
- Academic Performance: Must have scored at least 50% marks in the qualifying examination.
- Income Limit: The total annual family income from all sources must not exceed ₹8,000,00 (₹8 Lakhs).
Application Process
The application process for the 2026-27 session is completely online. Follow these steps to apply:
- Visit the official Kerala State Scholarship Portal (dcescholarship.kerala.gov.in).
- Click on the ‘CH Muhammed Koya Scholarship’ link under the active scholarships section.
- New users must complete the “Student Registration” by providing their basic details, Aadhar number, and bank account information.
- After registration, login using your generated Registration ID and Date of Birth/Password.
- Fill out the application form with accurate academic and personal details for the 2026-27 cycle.
- Upload the necessary scanned documents.
- Submit the application and print the final copy. Submit this hard copy along with attached documents to your respective college/institution for verification.
Documents Required
Ensure you have clear scanned copies of the following documents before applying:
- Aadhar Card
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Bank Passbook (First page showing Account Number and IFSC Code)
- Income Certificate (Issued by competent authority)
- Community / Caste Certificate
- Nativity Certificate
- Mark sheet of the previous qualifying examination
- Fee Receipt or Allotment Memo (Proof of admission for 2026-27)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Only girl students belonging to Muslim, Latin Catholic, or Converted Christian communities who are natives of Kerala and studying in a recognized institution can apply.
The family’s annual income from all sources must be less than ₹8,00,000 (Eight Lakh Rupees).
No, the C.H. Muhammed Koya Scholarship is exclusively designed for female students.
The scholarship amount is disbursed directly into the beneficiary’s linked bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
