KSHEC is a statutory body established by the Government of Kerala by the Kerala State Higher Education Council Act 2007 (KSHEC Act 2007) to advise, coordinate, and implement reforms that enhance the quality, inclusivity, and global competitiveness of higher education in the state.

The vision of KSHEC is to build a world-class higher education ecosystem in Kerala that is socially inclusive, research-driven, innovation-oriented, and globally connected.

 Chief Minister’s NavaKerala Post-Doctoral Fellowships (CMNPF) to support advanced research

 Brain Gain and Erudite Scholar-in-Residence Programmes to enrich academic leadership

 Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) to assess and rank higher education institutions

 State Assessment and Accreditation Centre (SAAC) for quality assurance and accreditation

 Study in Kerala programme to promote international student enrollment

 Four-Year Undergraduate Programme (FYUGP) for flexible and multidisciplinary education

 Centres of Excellence

   Organizing Faculty Development Programmes (FDPs) and capacity-building workshops

   Conducting academic seminars on contemporary reforms

   Awarding the Kairali Research Awards to outstanding researchers

   Offering grants and fellowships to promote innovative research

KSHEC promotes internationalization through the Study in Kerala initiative and partnerships with global universities to foster academic exchanges and research collaboration.

Through the State Assessment and Accreditation Centre (SAAC), KSHEC conducts transparent assessments and accreditation of institutions through quality benchmarks, educational goals and state specific criteria.

The Kerala Institutional Ranking Framework (KIRF) is a state-level ranking system developed by KSHEC to evaluate higher education institutions based on academic quality, research performance, innovation, inclusivity, and societal impact, fostering transparency and excellence.

KSHEC drives curriculum reforms by promoting Outcome-Based Education (OBE), implementing flexible and multidisciplinary frameworks, and supporting initiatives like Four Year Under Graduate Programmes(FYUGP) and PG Curriculum.

KSHEC offers the Higher Education Scholarship (HES) for first-year undergraduate students enrolled in Government or Aided Arts & Science Colleges in Kerala. Eligible students must meet minimum academic marks based on their category. Scholarship amounts range from ₹12,000 for UG students up to ₹60,000 for PG students, with additional benefits for students with disabilities. Applications can be submitted through the KSHEC Scholarship Portal.

   Participate in workshops, seminars, and training programs

   Apply for research grants, fellowships, and academic awards

   Engage in academic collaborations with institutions in association with KSHEC

   Higher Education for the Future

   Higher Education Matters

1.    Centre for Indigenous People’s Education (CIPE)

2.    Kerala Language Network (KLN)

3.    Kerala Institute for Science, Technology, and Innovation (KISTI)

4.    Centre of Excellence in Teaching Learning and Training (CETLT

5.    Kerala Institute of Advanced Studies (KIAS)

6.    Kerala Network for Research-Support in Higher Education (KNRSHE)

7.    Kerala Institute for Gender Equality (KIGE)