Government SchemeVerified for 2026
Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Qualifying Mark/PercentPassing marks only
Target Education LevelsClass 5-8
Eligible Caste/CategoriesSC, ST
Gender LimitAll
Residency/Domicile Requirements
Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Scheduled Tribe (ST) category and studying in Classes 5 to 8 as a regular day scholar in a government/govt-aided school.
Special Conditions
Strictly for day scholars. Hostellers are ineligible.
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
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
HelplineBackward Classes Welfare Department Helpdesk: +91-33-22143525