Eligibility
To be eligible, an applicant must:
- be a domicile of West Bengal
- belong to the minority section of West Bengal
- be studying Class 11 to Ph.D. level in a School/Institution recognized by an educational
- Board/University of the State/Central Government
- have secured at least 50% marks or equivalent in the previous examination
- have a family income of less than INR 2 lakh per annum
Note – The students pursuing their studies outside West Bengal are not eligible for this scholarship.
Benefits
The selected candidates will receive the following benefits –
Undergraduate & Post Graduate Students
1) For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 3,300
2) For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,300
M.Phil & PhD Students –
1) For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,000
2) For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 13,200
Documents
- Marksheet of the last academic examination
- Family income certificate
- First page of the bank passbook
- Institute verification form duly authenticated by the Head of the Institution (HOI) in the prescribed format
How can you apply?
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the scholarship –
Step 1: Click on the ‘Apply Now’ button below and read all the details.
Step 2: Click on ‘Apply Online’, navigate to ‘Student’s Area’ and click on ‘New Registration’.
Step 3: Select the district where the applicant’s institute is situated and click on ‘Proceed’.
Step 4: Fill in the required details under the ‘Student Information’ and ‘Scheme Eligibility’ sections and Register.
Step 5: After successful registration, log in using the registered user ID and password.
Step 6: Fill in the application form, upload the relevant documents and submit.
Note – Submit the hard copy of the application form with the photocopies of the bank passbook to the concerned institute.
