Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
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.
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 Oasis Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students (West Bengal)
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.