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Kerala minority civil service coaching fee aid 2026-27: ₹20,000, apply by 30 November

By AiCoN | Published 5 November 2026 | Sources checked 5 November 2026

The Kerala Minority Welfare Department pays ₹20,000 per student (plus ₹10,000 hostel fee for hostellers) to minority students doing Civil Services coaching at approved centres. The online window closes on 30 November 2026.

What we checked, and what we did notWe read the department's English guidelines (file reference MWD/508/2026-S I/292344/2026) and the scheme list on mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in on 5 November 2026. We did not register, log in or open the application form, so we cannot say how the form behaves. Nothing was submitted or paid.

Directorate of Minority Welfare guidelines page listing the scholarship schemes with opening and closing dates, desktop view — The scheme list on mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in, captured 5 November 2026 on a desktop screen (1920x1080). The state emblem in the page header is masked with a white box. Colours were reduced to keep the file small.

Who can apply (from the guidelines)

Muslim, Christian (all categories), Sikh, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi, and a permanent resident of Kerala.
Preparing for the Civil Services Examination in 2026-27 and doing coaching at the Kerala State Civil Service Academy (all sub-centres), the Institute of Career Research (Ponnani), or a training centre run by a recognised university.
BPL students get preference. If there are no BPL applicants, APL students with family income up to ₹8,00,000 a year are considered.
A bank account in the student's own name.

What it pays

₹20,000 per student, plus ₹10,000 as hostel fee if the student is a hosteller.

How to apply and key dates

Do the One-Time Registration at mwdscholarship.kerala.gov.in, complete the profile and qualifications, then choose "Apply For Scholarship".
Upload the photo, signature, SSLC certificate, income certificate, bank passbook, and the course fee and hostel fee receipts. A private hostel's receipt must be countersigned by the Head of the Institution.
Give the printout and documents (including mark list, community certificate, nativity certificate, Aadhaar copy and ration card) to the Head of Institution.

Online application: by 30 November 2026.
Printout and documents to the Head of Institution: by 2 December 2026.
Online verification by the Head of Institution: by 7 December 2026.
Approved applications to the Directorate: by 10 December 2026.

The guidelines say late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

Not confirmed by AiCoN

We have not tested the portal. The guidelines do not say how many students will get the aid.

Sources: Civil Service Fee Reimbursement guidelines 2026-27 (official PDF) · Scheme list and dates · Minority Welfare scholarship portal. Explainer by AiCoN - not a Minority Welfare Department publication. Checked 5 November 2026. Details can change; check the official notice before you apply.