Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
Tribal Development Department, Government of West Bengal · West Bengal
Amount
₹5k+
Deadline
31 Oct
Status
Open now
Provider Type
Government
Application Mode
Online
Last Verified
2026-27
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 level: Class 9-10
- Course / stream: All Streams
- Income limit: Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year
- Category: ST
- Domicile: West 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.
- 1NSP Registration (Mandatory for ST)
Go to the National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) and register to generate your One-Time Registration (OTR) ID.
- 2Visit Oasis Portal
Go to the official OASIS website at [oasis.gov.in](https://oasis.gov.in).
- 3Student Registration
Click on "Student's Registration" and select the district of your school.
- 4Enter Credentials & OTR
Verify your West Bengal computerised ST Caste Certificate and enter your NSP OTR ID.
- 5Generate Account
Fill out basic details (mobile, email, school, bank details) to receive your Application ID and Password.
- 6Login & Complete Form
Log in on the Oasis portal, fill in all educational and parent details, and enter your bank IFSC/account details.
- 7Verify & Lock
Double-check your details and click "Verify and Lock Application".
- 8Print & 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.
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Official Last Date & Timelines
31 October 2026
Typically closes by end of October. Check oasis.gov.in for current cycle updates.
Dates are subject to change per the provider's official notification. Apply well before the closing date.
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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