State SchemeVerified for 2026
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Income Limit 2026
Maximum Annual Family Income
₹2,50,000 per annum
Income Verification Rules
Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).
- The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
- Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.
FAQs for West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC
Q.What is the income ceiling for parents?
SC/ST: Rs. 2,50,000 per annum; OBC: Rs. 1,00,000 per annum.
Q.Who is eligible for this scholarship?
SC/ST/OBC students of West Bengal domiciled, studying from Class 11 to PG level in recognized institutions within West Bengal.
Q.What are the scholarship rates?
Varies by group (I-IV), day scholar/hosteller; e.g., Group IV day scholar: Rs. 1000 reader + Rs. 230 maintenance.
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