West Bengal Scholarship 2025: Full List, Eligibility, Dates, Amounts & Application Portals
Job Description
West Bengal Scholarship 2025 offers schemes like JBNSTS Junior/Senior, SVMCM for Minorities, SC/ST Pre‑ & Post‑Matric, Talent Support, Kanyashree, Nabanna and Hindi Scholarship. Know eligibility, awards (up to ₹60,000 yearly), application dates (till Nov 30, 2025 for most), and how to apply via OASIS, WBMDFC, Kanyashree and CMRF portals.
West Bengal Scholarship 2025: List, Eligibility, Dates, Awards & Portals
State and institutional scholarships for West Bengal domiciled students from Class 9 to postgraduate and research level.
Major state schemes open till: November 30, 2025
Table of Contents
West Bengal Scholarship List
| Scholarship | Provider | Main Target Group |
|---|---|---|
| JBNSTS Junior Scholarship | JBNSTS | Class 11 Science (after Class 10) |
| JBNSTS Senior Scholarship | JBNSTS | BSc (Hons), Engineering, Medical (UG) |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit‑cum‑Means (Minorities) | WBMDFC | Minority students from Class 11 to PG |
| Post‑Matric Scholarship for SC/ST | Backward Classes Welfare Dept. | SC/ST students Class 11 to PG |
| Pre‑Matric Scholarship for SC | Backward Classes Welfare Dept. | SC students Class 9‑10 |
| Talent Support Stipend (TSP) | WBMDFC | Minority students Class 11 to PhD |
| Kanyashree Prakalpa | Dept. of Women & Child Dev. | Unmarried girls Class 8‑12 & beyond |
| Nabanna Scholarship | Chief Minister’s Relief Fund | Madhyamik, HS, UG, PG pass students |
| Hindi Scholarship Scheme | Dept. of Higher Education | Non‑Hindi speakers studying Hindi (HS to Research) |
West Bengal Scholarship 2025 – Key Dates
| Scholarship | Application Open | Application Close |
|---|---|---|
| JBNSTS Junior & Senior | June 1, 2025 | July 31, 2025 |
| SVMCM for Minorities | 2nd week Nov 2025 (tentative) | November 30, 2025 |
| Post‑Matric SC/ST | June 1, 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
| Pre‑Matric SC | June 1, 2025 | November 30, 2025 |
| TSP Stipend | — | November 30, 2025 |
| Kanyashree Prakalpa | Up to March 31, 2025 | May 31, 2025 |
| Nabanna Scholarship | Year‑round | No fixed deadline |
| Hindi Scholarship Scheme | To be announced | To be announced |
PRE MATRIC, POST MATRIC, TSP, MCM and SVMCM (Fresh & Renewal) applications can be made till November 30, 2025.
Jagadis Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS)
JBNSTS Junior Scholarship
Level: Class 11 Science Domicile: WB + select NE/Eastern states
- Passed Class 10 in previous academic year with at least 75% aggregate.
- Now in Class 11 (Science) with at least 3 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Maths, Biology, Statistics, Computer Science.
- Awards: ₹1,250 per month for 2 years + ₹2,500/year book grant + seminars/workshops exposure.
JBNSTS Senior Scholarship
Level: BSc (Hons)/Engineering/Medical
- Domicile in WB or selected NE/Eastern states; passed HS in current year.
- Admitted to BSc (Hons), Engineering or Medical course in approved WB institute.
- Awards: ₹4,000/month + ₹5,000/year book grant for 4/5 years (up to BTech/BE/MBBS/BS‑MS/MSc).
- For SBKMB track, additional research grant up to ₹80,000/year at Master’s level in Basic Sciences.
Swami Vivekananda Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship (Minorities)
Provider: WBMDFC Category: Minority (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi)
- Domicile of West Bengal; studying in Class 11 to PG level within WB.
- Min 60% marks in last exam for HS/UG; 53% for PG entrants; family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.
- Awards: Around ₹1,000–₹5,000 per month depending on course and level.
Post‑Matric Scholarship for SC/ST, West Bengal
Portal: OASIS Class 11 to PG
- Domicile of West Bengal and belong to SC or ST category.
- Studying in Class 11, 12, UG or PG; family income < ₹2,50,000.
- Awards: Maintenance allowance approx. ₹220–₹1,200 per month (day scholar/hosteller, course‑wise).
Pre‑Matric Scholarship for SC Students, West Bengal
Level: Class 9–10 Category: SC
- WB domicile, SC, in Classes 9 or 10; family income < ₹2,00,000.
- Awards (Hosteller): ₹750/month for 10 months + ₹1,000/year adhoc grant.
- Awards (Day scholar): ₹150/month for 10 months + ₹750/year adhoc grant.
Talent Support Stipend Programme (TSP), West Bengal
Provider: WBMDFC Minority students Class 11 to PhD
- Domicile of WB, minority community (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi).
- Studying from Class 11 to PhD in WB; min 50% in last exam; family income < ₹2,00,000.
- Awards: Financial assistance up to ₹4,900 per year.
Kanyashree Prakalpa
Girls only Age: 13–18+
- Unmarried girls, WB residents, studying in Classes 8–12 in recognised institutions.
- Family income usually < ₹1,20,000/year (some relaxations for special cases).
| Component | Eligibility | Benefit |
|---|---|---|
| K1 (Annual) | Girls in Class 8–12, 13–18 yrs | ₹500 per year |
| K2 (One‑time) | HS pass girls at 18 yrs, unmarried | ₹25,000 one‑time grant |
| K3 (Higher studies) | Girls in selected PG/technical courses | ₹10,000–₹20,000 per year |
Nabanna Scholarship (CM Relief Fund)
- Permanent WB resident; family income ≤ ₹1,20,000 per year.
- No other scholarship for same course; marks criteria:
- Madhyamik: 50–60% for 10+2 level assistance.
- HS: 50–60% for UG assistance.
- UG: 50–53% for PG assistance.
- Awards: Around ₹10,000 per year for current course.
Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal
Promotes Hindi in non‑Hindi state
- Non‑Hindi speaking students residing in WB; HS/UG/PG/Research with Hindi as main/combination subject.
- Passed previous exam in first attempt with ≥ 60% and Hindi as a subject.
| Stage | Monthly Amount | Approx. Quota |
|---|---|---|
| Higher Secondary | ₹300 | 143 |
| Graduation | ₹500 | 72 |
| PG/Research | ₹1,000 | 24 |
How to Apply & Track Application Status
Major Portals
| Scholarship | Portal |
|---|---|
| JBNSTS Junior & Senior | wbmdfc.org / JBNSTS official site |
| SVMCM for Minorities | wbmdfconline.in |
| Post‑ & Pre‑Matric SC/ST, Hindi Scholarship | oasis.gov.in |
| Talent Support Stipend | wbmdfc.org |
| Kanyashree Prakalpa | wbkanyashree.gov.in |
| Nabanna Scholarship | cmrf.wb.gov.in |
Common Steps
- Visit relevant portal and click on “New Registration” or “Apply Online”.
- Fill personal, academic and bank details carefully.
- Upload scanned documents (photo, marksheets, income/domicile/caste certificates, bank proof, institute verification, etc.).
- Submit, then note Application ID and print the form.
- To track, use “Track Application” link on portal with Application ID and DOB/captcha.
Apply for West Bengal Scholarships 2025‑26 Before the Deadlines
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