Aikyashree West Bengal State Scholarship 2024
Aikyashree West Bengal State Scholarship 2024
The Aikyashree Scholarship 2024, managed by the Government of West Bengal under the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC), supports students from Standard 1 to PhD levels who belong to minority communities. The undersigned is directed by the order of the Governor to announce that the West Bengal State Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students is funded entirely from the State Budget.
The primary goal of the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships is to encourage students to continue their pursuit of higher education. The objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for professional and technical courses is to support students in their pursuit of these courses, consequently increasing their employability potential.
Documents Required
Applicants submit the following documents:
  • Applicant's Aadhar Card
  • Domicile Certificate of West Bengal
  • Annual Family Income Certificate
  • Previous Examination Marksheet
  • Institute/College Admission Letter
  • Certified Community Certificate
  • Disability Certificate (Optional)
  • Residential Proof (e.g., House Light Bill/Aadhar Card)
  • Student’s Bank Account Passbook
  • Passport Size Photographs
  • Eligibility Criteria
    Applicants must meet the following criteria:
    For Pre-Matric Scholarship:
  • The applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal.
  • Must be studying in a school/institution recognized by an educational board/council/university of the State or Central Government.
  • Must have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination.
  • The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
  • Students studying outside West Bengal will not be eligible for the Pre-Matric Scholarship.
    For Post-Matric Scholarship:
  • The applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal.
  • Must be studying in a school/institution recognized by an educational board/council/university of the State or Central Government.
  • Must have secured not less than 50% marks or equivalent grade in the previous final examination.
  • The annual family income should not exceed ₹2 lakh.
  • Students studying outside West Bengal will not be eligible for the Post-Matric Scholarship.
    For Merit-cum-Means Scholarship:
  • The applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal.
  • Must have taken admission in a technical/professional course.
  • Must have secured at least 50% marks in the last Higher Secondary/Graduation examination.
  • The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
  • Students who are residents of West Bengal but pursuing studies in listed institutions located outside West Bengal, as notified from time to time by the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation, are also eligible to apply.
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    List of Benefits
    As an applicant, You will receive:
    Pre-Matric Scholarship:
    Class V - X:
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 4000
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs.1100
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 5500
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 4400
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 6600
    Class XI - XII:
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 7700
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 2500
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 10200
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 7700
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 4200
  • Total for Hostellers: Rs. 11900
  • Remarks: Admission and tuition fee actuals for Class XI & XII vocational courses.
    Class XI - XII (Hostellers as Paying Guests):
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 11000
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 2500
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 13300
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 11000
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 4200
  • Total for Hostellers: Rs. 15200
  • Remarks: Hostellers include students not staying in the institution concerned but as paying guests.
    Post-Matric Scholarship:
    Undergraduate/Postgraduate:
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 13000
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 3300
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 6300
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 13000
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 6000
  • Total for Hostellers: Rs. 13200
    M.Phil/PhD:
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 13000
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 3300
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 6300
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 13000
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 6000
  • Total for Hostellers: Rs. 13200
  • Remarks: Maintenance allowance payable for a period not exceeding 10 months.
    Merit-cum-Means Scholarship:
    Medical, Management, Law, CA:
  • Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs.22000
  • Day Scholars Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 5500
  • Total for Day Scholars: Rs. 27500
  • Hosteller Admission Fee & Tuition Fee: Rs. 22000
  • Hosteller Maintenance Allowance: Rs. 12000
  • Total for Hostellers: Rs. 33000
  • Remarks: Full course maintenance allowance not included for the mentioned courses.
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Family Income Certificate: Applicants must submit a certificate regarding family income at the time of application.
  • Renewal Applications: Continuance of the scholarship for renewal applicants is subject to securing 50% marks in the previous year's examinations.
  • Maintenance Allowance: Will be provided to both hostellers and day scholars.
  • Attendance: Students should be regular in attendance, and the yardstick for this will be decided by the competent authority of the school.
  • Disciplinary Action: If a student violates school discipline or any terms and conditions of the scholarship, the scholarship may be suspended or cancelled. The State Government has the authority to cancel the award if satisfied with the reasons for the violation.
  • False Statements: If a student is found to have obtained a scholarship by false statement, the scholarship will be cancelled immediately, and the amount paid will be recovered.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): The course/tuition fees and maintenance allowance will be credited to the student's bank account directly under the DBT mode.
  • Administrative Expenses: An amount not exceeding 2% may be kept for administrative expenses by the WBMDFC for the implementation of the scheme.
  • How To Apply
    Follow the below steps to apply for the program:
    1. Visit Our Official Website.
    2. Read carefully all the information about the program details.
    3. Click on the "Register" to complete the registration with required details.
    4. After successful registration, Use the received credentials to log into your account.
    5. Once logged in, Click on the "Apply" button.
    6. You will be directed to the application form. Fill in all the required details accurately.
    7. Prepare the necessary documents as specified in the application requirements.
    8. Upload these documents in the designated sections of the application form.
    9. Before submitting, review all the information you have provided.
    10. After that, Click on the "Submit” button to submit your application.
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    Aikyashree West Bengal State Scholarship 2024
    SCHOLARSHIP PROVIDER
    The West Bengal Minorities’ Development & Finance Corporation
    APPLICATION DEADLINE
    31 October
    EDUCATION LEVEL
    All
    FAMILY INCOME
    250000.00
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    The Aikyashree Scholarship 2024, managed by the Government of West Bengal under the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC), supports students from Standard 1 to PhD levels who belong to minority communities. The undersigned is directed by the order of the Governor to announce that the West Bengal State Scholarship Scheme for Minority Students is funded entirely from the State Budget.
    The primary goal of the Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarships is to encourage students to continue their pursuit of higher education. The objective of the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for professional and technical courses is to support students in their pursuit of these courses, consequently increasing their employability potential.