Key Objectives

• Provide financial aid to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
• Support students in pursuing education across multiple levels, including Higher Secondary and Postgraduate courses.
• Ensure equality and accessibility in education for all students in West Bengal.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Must have passed the most recent examination from a recognized board or university in West Bengal.
• For Higher Secondary: Minimum 50% – less than 60% marks in Madhyamik (Class 10).
• For Undergraduate: Minimum 50% – less than 60% marks in Higher Secondary (Class 12).
• For Postgraduate: Minimum 50% – less than 53% marks in Graduation.
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹1,20,000.
• Not receiving any other government or private scholarship for the same course/stage of study.

Scholarship Amount

How to Apply

To apply for the Nabanna Scholarship, visit the official Chief Minister's Relief Fund portal at: cmrf.wb.gov.in. Students need to provide the following documents:

• Class 10 Admit Card (for verification of student’s name)
• Guardian’s name
• Class 10 Roll No. and Year
• Complete address with PIN code
• Mobile number (for OTP verification)
• Bank details (A/C number, IFSC code, Bank Name & Branch)

Apply Now: cmrf.wb.gov.in