Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal) Last Date & Deadlines 2026
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications open in June and typically close by end of October. Distributed and processed directly via schools.
Timeline Details & Extensions
Applications must be submitted and finalized before 11:59 PM on the closing date. We advise students to submit applications at least a week in advance to avoid last-minute server bottlenecks.
- Institute-level verification continues for 15-30 days after the student application deadline.
- Incomplete or unfinalized drafts are auto-rejected on the last date.
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.