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West BengalScholarships
Samabyathi Scholarship
Managed by: Department of Minorities Affairs & Madrasah Education (Directorate of Minorities Affairs)
About the Scheme
Samabyathi provides scholarship support to minority community students at the primary and upper-primary level in West Bengal.
Welfare Benefits & Assistance
- •Annual scholarship amount for minority students in primary/upper primary level
Eligibility Criteria
State ResidencyResident of West Bengal
Age LimitsStudents in Class 1-8
Family Income CapBelow Rs. 2.5 Lakhs/year
Social Class / CategoryMinority communities
Additional Prerequisites
- Must be enrolled in a recognized school
Documents Required for Application
Tip: Keep scanned color copies of these documents ready before starting your online application.
How to Apply (Step-by-Step Guide)
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Apply through school or online portal
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Submit via school with community and income certificates
Who Should Apply?
- ✓Minority community students in Class 1-8
Who Should NOT Apply?
- ✗Non-minority students
Common Rejection Reasons
- •Missing community certificate
- •Income exceeds threshold
Recent Updates & Changes
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which minorities are eligible?
Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities.
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Who Can Apply
Unmarried girls aged 13-18 in WB
Key Benefits
- •K1: Annual scholarship of Rs. 1,000 for girls aged 13-18
- •K2: One-time grant of Rs. 25,000 upon turning 18 (if unmarried and in education)
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Oikyashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Minority students Class 9+ with family income < Rs. 2.5L
Key Benefits
- •Monthly stipend for minority students from Class 9 onwards
- •Covers tuition and maintenance costs
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Aikyashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
Minority students at all levels in WB
Key Benefits
- •Consolidated scholarship covering pre-matric and post-matric minority students
- •Covers admission fees, tuition, maintenance allowance
Updated: July 2026Track Status
Sikshashree Scholarship
Who Can Apply
SC/ST students in Class 5-8 in WB
Key Benefits
- •Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in upper primary level
- •Prevention of school dropout
Updated: June 2026Track Status
Scheme Details
State / CentralWest Bengal
AuthorityDirectorate of Minorities Affairs
SubcategoryMinority Student Support
Launch Date2014
Target Beneficiarystudents
Official Helpline1800-345-5505 (Toll-Free)