Aikyashree Pre-Matric Scholarship for Minorities (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on satisfying the eligibility criteria: West Bengal domicile, minority community membership, 50% minimum marks in the previous class (not applicable for Class 1), and annual family income below ₹2 Lakh.
Verification Flow
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.