State SchemeVerified for 2026

Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Qualifying Mark/Percent50% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsClass 10 to PG, Professional
Eligible Caste/CategoriesGeneral, SC, ST, OBC
Gender LimitOpen to all (Boys and Girls)

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.

FAQs for Nabanna Scholarship (West Bengal)

Q.Who is eligible for the Nabanna Scholarship?

Permanent residents of West Bengal studying in institutions within the state, with 50% to less than 60% marks in Class 10/12 (or 50% to less than 53% in Graduation) and an annual family income of ₹1,20,000 or less, who are not receiving any other scholarship.

Q.What is the scholarship amount?

Beneficiaries receive a financial grant of ₹10,000 per year.

Q.How is the scholarship money disbursed?

The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).