State SchemeVerified for 2026
West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Selection Process 2026
How Candidates are Selected
Category and income-based selection with document verification.
Verification Flow
1
Institute Nodal Officer Verification
Your college/school checks your bonafide status, fees paid, and marks cards against the database.
2
District Welfare Officer / State Board Sanction
The state/central department approves the budget release for verified records based on category quotas.
3
Fund Disbursement via DBT
The bank issues direct fund credits to Aadhaar-seeded accounts using treasury payment systems.
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline+91-84 20 02 3311