Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal Minority) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Selected based on belonging to one of the notified minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain), West Bengal domicile, family income limits (up to ₹2 Lakh for Pre/Post-matric, ₹2.5 Lakh for MCM), and academic merit.
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 Scholarship (West Bengal Minority)
Q.Which communities are covered under the Aikyashree Scholarship?
Minority communities including Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, and Jain students residing in West Bengal are covered.
Q.What is the minimum percentage required to apply for Aikyashree?
Applicants must secure at least 50% marks in the previous qualifying examination to apply for Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, and Merit-cum-Means schemes.
Q.Can students from West Bengal studying in other states apply for Aikyashree?
Yes, domiciled students of West Bengal studying in listed institutions outside the state can apply for Merit-cum-Means and other eligible schemes on the portal.