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Freeship Scheme
Managed by: Department of Higher Education (Higher Education Directorate)
About the Scheme
Freeship Scheme provides tuition fee waivers to meritorious students belonging to low-income families pursuing higher education in government institutions.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Full or partial tuition fee waivers in designated government colleges, engineering institutes, and universities
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyPermanent resident of West Bengal
Age LimitsAll academic ages (school to college)
Family Income CapFamily income below Rs. 2,50,000 per year
Social Class / CategoryAll categories
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be enrolled in government or government-aided colleges/universities in West Bengal
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through the Higher Education Portal (banglaruchchashiksha.wb.gov.in)
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Submit application at the college admission counter during enrollment
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Students enrolled in government-aided colleges in WB with family income < Rs. 2.5L/year
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Students already receiving full scholarship covers from other sources
- ✗High-income families
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is the Freeship scheme applicable for private colleges?
It applies primarily to government and government-aided colleges. Designated quotas exist for private colleges under specific streams.
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Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityHigher Education Directorate
SubcategoryTuition Fee Waiver
Launch Date2014
Target Beneficiarystudents
Official Helpline1800-102-8014