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Introduction
The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to the students of University
Departments and Colleges in Kerala for the conduct of Scientific Projects.
Eligibility (who can Apply)
Any student who is currently studying at University Departments, Colleges in Kerala can apply for
financial assistance under this scheme.
Guidelines
1. The application for financial assistance in the prescribed format should be submitted in triplicate
to the Director, KSCSTE, Sasthra Bhavan, Pattom Palace P.O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 004.
2. The students are requested to submit a brief proposal in the “Prescribed Format” in the
addressed mentioned above at least 60 days prior to the start date of the project, so as to
enable, KSCSTE to scrutinize and sanction proposals recommended for funding by the committee.
3. Item wise financial estimates should be mentioned clearly in the proposal submitted, showing
rates, quantity and total for each item.
Rules
1. These rules may be called the ‘Rules for grant of financial assistance to student projects of
scientific, technological and environmental importance, conducted in the State’.
2. Under these rules Financial assistance may be granted to the student pursuing M. Sc.,
Engineering, Medical Courses of Universities/Colleges in Kerala for conducting scientific research
projects.
3. Financial assistance may be limited to specific items of expenditure or to cover a part of the
expenditure on the whole function.
4. The quantum of assistance with the ceiling is given below.
Funding Norms
1. Student projects will be eligible for a minimum grant of Rs.5,000/- and maximum of
Rs.15,000/-. These should be forwarded by the guide/sponsor through the University
Department/College Principal as the case may be.
2. Subject to availability of funds, proposal for financial assistance will be screened and
approved by the duly constituted committee, which will subsequently be sanctioned by the
Director, KSCSTE.
3. Financial assistance will be released only after submitting the final report, statement of
expenditure and utilization certificate after successful completion of the project.
4. The whole or part of the granted money remaining unutilized within the prescribed time
limit should be refunded to KSCSTE by remitting back the balance amount.
5. Utilization certificate and Statement of expenditure (two copies) shall be furnished to
Member Secretary, KSCSTE within three months from the last day of the programme.
The accounts should be audited by a Chartered Accountant for projects from private
colleges.
6. The Council reserves the right to order verification/audit of accounts by any Officer
authorized by it and is open to audit by Accountant General. The Accounts shall be kept
safely for a minimum period of three years.
7. The recipient organization shall comply, with such other conditions as may be suggested in
the ‘guidelines’ issued in this regard from time to time.