Government Schemes for Education

WB students admitted to higher education

• •Soft loan up to Rs. 10 Lakhs for higher education
• •Simple interest rate of 4% (6% for professional courses)

Children of registered construction/unorganized workers studying in recognized institutions

• •Annual educational stipend ranging from Rs. 2,000 (primary) to Rs. 15,000 (post-graduate / professional courses)

Students enrolled in government-aided colleges in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year

• •Full or partial tuition fee waivers in designated government colleges, engineering institutes, and universities

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

• •One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school
• •Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Class 9-12 students in government-aided schools in WB

• •One-time free distribution of a bicycle to support travel to school
• •Promotes student attendance and reduces dropouts, especially among girls

Unmarried girl students who have completed graduation from a recognized Bihar university

• •Rs. 50,000 one-time scholarship upon completing graduation from a recognized university in Bihar
• •Additional financial support at earlier milestones: Rs. 2,000 at birth, Rs. 1,000 after first year vaccination, Rs. 2,000 on admission to Class 1, Rs. 2,000 on admission to Class 6, Rs. 3,000 on admission to Class 9, and Rs. 5,000 on passing Class 12