Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Aikyashree Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- Previous Class Marksheet showing 50%+ marks (except for Class 1)
- Income Certificate/Declaration
- Domicile Proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID)
- Bank Passbook showing IFSC and Account Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- School Bonafide Certificate
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Aikyashree Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal)
Q.Which minority communities are eligible for Aikyashree?
Notified minority communities in West Bengal include Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis.
Q.Are class 1 students required to have 50% marks to apply?
No. Class 1 students are exempt from the 50% marks requirement. For Classes 2 to 10, scoring at least 50% in the previous final exam is mandatory.
Q.What is the family income limit for the Aikyashree Pre-Matric scholarship?
The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹2 Lakh from all sources.
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