Government Scholarship · Class 9-10

Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)

Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal · West Bengal

Annual Award₹5k+
Deadline31 Oct
Scheme NameOasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Provided ByTribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal
Eligibility SummaryClass 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income)

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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

₹5k+

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.

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.

Note: ST students must have an active NSP OTR ID to apply on Oasis.

Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit

Education LevelClass 9-10
Course / StreamAll Streams
Income LimitUp to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
Category / CasteST
Domicile StateWest Bengal

Mandatory Documents Checklist

  • Aadhaar Card
  • ST Caste Certificate issued by WB Government
  • Previous Class Marksheet
  • Income Certificate
  • Bank Passbook showing IFSC and Account Number
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • School Bonafide Certificate
  • NSP OTR ID Registration Proof

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.

How to Apply Online

Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.

  • 1
    NSP Registration (Mandatory for ST)

    Go to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and register to generate your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.

  • 2
    Visit Oasis Portal

    Go to the official OASIS website at [oasis.gov.in](https://oasis.gov.in).

  • 3
    Student Registration

    Click on "Student's Registration" and select the district of your school.

  • 4
    Enter Credentials & OTR

    Verify your West Bengal computerised ST Caste Certificate and enter your NSP OTR ID.

  • 5
    Generate Account

    Fill out basic details (mobile, email, school, bank details) to receive your Application ID and Password.

  • 6
    Login & Complete Form

    Log in on the Oasis portal, fill in all educational and parent details, and enter your bank IFSC/account details.

  • 7
    Verify & Lock

    Double-check your details and click "Verify and Lock Application".

  • 8
    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.

Common Questions (FAQs)

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.

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.

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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