Scholarship
APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship(APJKRL)
Overview
About APJKRL
The APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship is a Kerala state scholarship for students from minority communities who are pursuing a polytechnic diploma. It is administered by the Directorate of Minority Welfare, the state agency that runs welfare and education schemes for Kerala's notified minority groups.
The benefit is a cash scholarship that helps eligible students meet the cost of a three-year diploma at a government, government-aided or approved self-financing polytechnic in Kerala.
It is meant for students who belong to one of Kerala's recognised minority communities and who study within the state. Preference goes to applicants from Below Poverty Line families, while minority students whose annual family income is up to Rs 8 lakh are also considered.
Sources: APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship, myScheme (Government of India) · APJ Abdul Kalaam Scholarship (APJAK), Kerala - Buddy4Study · APJ Abdul Kalam Scholarship - Buddy4Study
Who runs it
Provider
Kerala State Government
State / UT Government
Higher Education Department
At a glance
Key details
| Level | State/ UT |
| Scheme type | — |
| Category | Education & Learning |
| Beneficiaries | Individual |
| Benefit type | Cash |
| Application mode | Online |
Calendar
Important dates
Across all open application cycles.
| Cycle | Stage | Date |
|---|
Who can apply
Eligibility criteria
| The applicant must be a permanent resident of Kerala. | |
| The applicant must be a regular/scheduled student. | |
| The applicant should belong to a religious minority community (Muslim, Christian (all denominations), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi). | |
| The applicant must be studying a three-year diploma course in a government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution. | |
| The applicant must have secured admission in a merit seat in a government-approved self-financing polytechnic institution. | |
| The applicant's family annual income should not exceed ₹8,00,000/- if from the APL (Above Poverty Line) category. | |
| The applicant can be a second-year or third-year student. | |
| The applicant must have an account in their own name in any nationalised bank or scheduled bank. | |
| Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation | BPL (Below Poverty Line) category applicants will be given preference. |
| Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation | 30% of the scholarships are reserved for girls. If the specified percentage of girls is not met, eligible boys will also be considered for the scholarship. |
| Preference/Priority/Reservation/Relaxation | The selection of minority students is based on family annual income and marks, proportionate to the population. |
Who cannot apply
Exclusions
- The scholarship is provided only once to an eligible student. Students who received the scholarship in the previous year should not apply again.
What you get
Award & benefits
- Financial support of ₹6,000/- per annum for selected scholars.
- The scholarship is intended for students pursuing three-year diploma courses in government, aided, or government-approved self-financing polytechnic institutions.
- Frequency of Disbursement: The scholarship is a one-time benefit.
What to prepare
Documents required
Step by step
How to apply
- 1Apply online
See the official links below for the application portal.
Source
Official links
Questions
APJKRL – FAQ
Disclaimer
Scheme details are compiled from myScheme, the Government of India’s official scheme-discovery platform, and are reproduced without alteration. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility change between cycles — always confirm on the official links above before applying. Expertie does not process applications or charge fees.