Sikshashree Scholarship Scheme (West Bengal) Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Based on satisfying the eligibility criteria: West Bengal domicile, valid SC/ST certificate, enrollment in Classes 5 to 8 as a day scholar, and parent 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 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.