Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal)
The Aikyashree Scholarship is a financial aid initiative by the Government of West Bengal to support meritorious students from minority communities, covering education from Class 1 to PhD across various disciplines.
Eligibility Criteria
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Domicile: Permanent resident of West Bengal
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Community: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi
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Education Level:
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Pre-Matric: Class 1 to 10
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Post-Matric: Class 11 to PhD
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Merit-cum-Means: Technical/professional UG/PG courses
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Academic Performance: Minimum 50% marks in last exam (except Class 1)
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Family Income:
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Pre-Matric: ≤ ₹2 lakh
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Post-Matric: ≤ ₹2 lakh (OBC), ₹2.5 lakh (SC), ₹3 lakh (ST)
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MCM: ≤ ₹2.5 lakh
Scholarship Amount
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Pre-Matric: Up to ₹1,000/month
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Post-Matric: Up to ₹10,000/year
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Merit-cum-Means: Up to ₹33,000/year (varies by course)
How to Apply
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Visit the Aikyashree Scholarship Portal.
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Click "Student Registration" and complete the form with personal, academic, and bank details.
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Upload documents: photo, caste/income certificates, mark sheets, institution certificate, bank details.
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Submit the form online and keep a printout for reference.
Important Dates
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Application Start: Varies yearly — check the portal
