Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
About the Program
Apply for the Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students in West Bengal. Check official eligibility criteria, annual family income limits, required documents list, monthly stipends, and online step-by-step application guide for Class 9 and 10 ST day scholars and hostellers on oasis.gov.in.
Benefits & Financial Support
Maintenance allowance: ₹150/month for day scholars, ₹350/month for hostellers (paid for 10 months). Ad-hoc grant: ₹750/year for day scholars, ₹1,000/year for hostellers.
Inclusions
Maintenance allowance of ₹1,500 to ₹3,500 per annum, plus an annual ad-hoc grant of ₹750 (day scholars) or ₹1,000 (hostellers) to cover school expenses and tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Class 9-10
Must be enrolled in All Streams.
Financial & Category
Important Note
ST students must have an active NSP OTR ID to apply on Oasis.
Selection Process
Based on satisfying the eligibility criteria: West Bengal domicile, valid ST caste certificate, enrollment in Class 9 or 10, NSP OTR registration, and annual family income below ₹2.5 Lakh.
Renewal Policy
Must reapply online each academic year through the Oasis portal using the renewal login option.
Application Process
- 1### Step-by-Step Application Guide
- 2**NSP Registration (Mandatory for ST)
** Go to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and register to generate your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.
- 3**Visit Oasis Portal
** Go to the official OASIS website at [oasis.gov.in](https://oasis.gov.in).
- 4**Student Registration
** Click on "Student's Registration" and select the district of your school.
- 5**Enter Credentials & OTR
** Verify your West Bengal computerised ST Caste Certificate and enter your NSP OTR ID.
- 6**Generate Account
** Fill out basic details (mobile, email, school, bank details) to receive your Application ID and Password.
- 7**Login & Complete Form
** Log in on the Oasis portal, fill in all educational and parent details, and enter your bank IFSC/account details.
- 8**Verify & Lock
** Double-check your details and click "Verify and Lock Application".
- 9**Print & Submit
** Print the locked form, sign it, attach all documents (Aadhaar, ST certificate, income certificate, bank proof, NSP OTR proof), and submit it to your school principal.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Typically closes by end of October. Check oasis.gov.in for current cycle updates.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
Scholarship Quick Facts
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.Is National Scholarship Portal (NSP) registration mandatory for ST students?
Yes. Under recent West Bengal government guidelines, ST students must register on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) first and generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) ID before applying on the Oasis portal.
Q.What is the family income limit for the ST Pre-Matric scholarship?
The annual family income of the applicant's parents or guardians must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh from all sources.
Q.Can hostellers get a higher scholarship amount?
Yes, hostellers receive a higher maintenance allowance of ₹350/month (total ₹3,500/year) and an ad-hoc grant of ₹1,000/year, compared to day scholars who receive ₹150/month and ₹750/year respectively.
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If you have trouble applying, you can check your eligibility or browse our step-by-step application guides.
Legal Disclaimer
IndiaScholarships.in attempts to provide accurate information manually curated from official sources. However, scholarship details, timelines, and eligibility can change without notice as per the provider's discretion. Applying for a scholarship does not guarantee selection. Always verify all information on the official Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal website before final submission.
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