Shikshashree Scheme
in West Bengal
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Key dates and updates (West Bengal)
Nationwide and West Bengal-specific milestones. Verify on the official portal before you apply.
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Shikshashree Scheme in West Bengal
Shikshashree Scheme is a government scheme available to eligible residents of West Bengal.
Apply for Shikshashree Scheme in West Bengal
Scheme Overview
The scheme "Shikshashree Scheme” was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during the year 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students studying in classes V to VIII.
Eligibility Criteria
The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.
Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.
The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹ 2.5 lakhs.
Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.
The applicant should be a regular full-time student reading in a Government School/Government-aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal.
The award once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.
The applicant should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.
The applicant should be a holder of a bank account in a nationalized bank with a core banking facility.
The Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.
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Benefits
1. Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only:
2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.
Required Documents
| # | Document |
|---|---|
| 1 | Identity proof i.e. Aadhaar Card |
| 2 | Caste Certificate |
| 3 | Address Proof |
| 4 | Family Income Certificate |
| 5 | Passport-size Photographs |
| 6 | Bank account Details |
| 7 | Educational Documents |
How to Apply in West Bengal
The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: https://oasis.gov.in/ The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail Choose User Type Choose the Di…
Online — https://oasis.gov.in/ The candidate needs to visit the Backward Classes Welfare Department & Tribal Development Department, West Bengal official website: https://oasis.gov.in/ The candidate can now log in by providing the following detail Choose User Type Choose the District Choose Sub-Division Then choose Block/Municipality Next, choose the School Enter User ID and Password Now login, by clicking on the Login Button Then you will be redirected to the Dashboard On the left side, you can see the Application, click on it Then you can see a fresh Sikshashree Application Form, click on it Fill the application form and click on Submit.
Common questions in West Bengal
Who can apply for Shikshashree Scheme in West Bengal?
Eligible residents of West Bengal who meet the scheme’s overall criteria can apply for Shikshashree Scheme. Refer to the eligibility section above for the complete checklist.
What documents are required for Shikshashree Scheme in West Bengal?
Applicants in West Bengal typically need identity proof (Aadhaar), state residency proof, bank account details, and any scheme-specific documents listed in the documents section.
What are the important dates for Shikshashree Scheme?
Key dates are summarized in the table on this page, from 1 April 2014 through 1 April 2014, based on values DeshSeva currently stores for this item.
Frequently Asked Questions
The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.