Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Kerala Govt Allocates Additional ₹200 Crore for Post-Matric Scholarships
Imagine students in Kerala who need help paying for college or higher education.
The government decided to give an extra 200 crore rupees to help these students, especially those in a group called OEC.
This makes the total money for these scholarships over 5,000 crore rupees this year.
This money helps students from different backgrounds, including SC, ST, and OBC groups, to keep learning.
The government wants to make sure all students have a chance to get a good education and succeed, no matter their background.
It's like giving more lunch money to students who need it to buy their food at school.
Kerala government announced an additional ₹200 crore for post-matric scholarships for OEC students.
The total scholarship allocation for the current year now stands at ₹5,326 crore.
This funding supports students from SC, ST, OBC, and OEC categories.
The increased allocation aims to meet rising scholarship demand and support educational needs of marginalized communities.
The Kerala government has a consistent focus on educational support for underprivileged groups.
- Who
- The Kerala government
- What
- Allocated an additional ₹200 crore for post-matric scholarships for Other Eligible Communities (OEC) students.
- When
- Announced on Friday
- Where
- Kerala
- Why
- To support the educational needs of students from marginalized communities, address rising demand for scholarships, and ensure students receive necessary financial aid.
- Additional Allocation
- ₹200 crore
- Total Scholarship Allocation (Current Year)
- ₹5,326 crore
- Beneficiary Categories
- Other Eligible Communities (OEC), Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC)
- Announced By
- Kerala Finance Minister K N Balagopal
- Announcement Date
- Friday