Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal) Documents Required 2026
Required Documents Checklist
- Aadhaar Card
- SC/ST Caste Certificate (or certificate from MLA/MP/BDO if caste certificate is in progress)
- Previous Class Marksheet
- Income Certificate (signed by competent authority like Gram Panchayat Pradhan, Councillor, MLA, etc.)
- Bank Passbook showing IFSC and Account Number
- Passport-size Photograph
- School Bonafide Certificate
DBT Bank Seeding Warning
Your primary bank account must be active, seeded with your Aadhaar card, and mapped on the NPCI mapper. The government disbursements are made exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
FAQs for Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal)
Q.Who is eligible for the Sikshashree Scholarship?
SC and ST day scholars who are permanent residents of West Bengal, studying in Classes 5, 6, 7, or 8 in government or government-aided schools, with a family income not exceeding ₹2.5 Lakh per year.
Q.Are hostellers eligible for the Sikshashree scheme?
No. The Sikshashree scheme is strictly for regular day scholars. SC/ST students staying in government hostels have separate hostel-based welfare benefits.
Q.Can I apply for Sikshashree online on my own?
No. Sikshashree is an offline school-based scheme. The forms are distributed, collected, and verified directly by the school authorities.
Supporting Guides
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