Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme (K1 & K2) (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Direct benefit transfer upon satisfying all eligibility criteria (unmarried female, domicile of West Bengal, age limits, regular educational enrollment, and family income below ₹1.2 Lakh). The income limit is waived for orphans, JJ Home inmates, and students with >40% disability.
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 Kanyashree Prakalpa Scheme (K1 & K2) (West Bengal)
Q.Who is eligible for the Kanyashree K2 one-time grant?
Unmarried girls who are permanent residents of West Bengal, enrolled in a recognized institution, have turned 18 years of age (born on or after specified dates), and have a family income below ₹1.2 Lakh (unless eligible for waiver).
Q.Under what conditions is the ₹1.2 Lakh income limit waived?
The annual family income ceiling is completely waived if the girl student has lost both parents (orphan), has a physical disability of 40% or more, or is an inmate of a Juvenile Justice home.
Q.Can I apply for Kanyashree online by myself?
No. The application form must be obtained from and submitted directly to your school or college. The school authorities upload the application to the portal.