West Bengal Collage Best Scholarship In 2025

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Here are the best scholarship options in West Bengal for college students in 2025, grouped by target group and eligibility:

🎓 1. Swami Vivekananda Merit‑cum‑Means Scholarship (SVMCM)

Who it’s for: Meritorious students (minimum ~75% marks in class 12 or equivalent) from Class 11 up to PhD, across all streams. Annual family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

Benefit: Monthly stipend (₹750–₹1,400).

Apply via: WB State Council of Higher Education (WBSCHE) centralized portal.

👩‍🎓 2. Kanyashree Prakalpa (K1/K2/K3)

Who it’s for: Female students, unmarried, aged 13–19 (Class VIII to UG/PG).

K3: For postgraduate girls (≥ 45% marks), no age limit.

Benefit: ₹1,000/year (K1/K2) + one-time ₹25,000 for age 18–19, K3 varies.

Apply via: WB Women Development & Social Welfare Dept.

Recognition: International awards, supported colleges like Vidyasagar College for Women.

đź•Š 3. Aikyashree Scholarship (Minority students)

Who it’s for: Minority community students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi) — covering pre-matric to PhD.

Multiple schemes:

Merit‑cum‑means for technical/medical/professional courses (≥ 50% marks, income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh), up to ₹33,000.

Talent Support Stipend for underperforming minority students in Class 11–PhD (income ≤ ₹2 lakh), up to ₹4,900.

Apply via: WBMDFC Aikyashree portal (deadline often late Feb).

🌾 4. Oasis Scholarship

Who it’s for: SC/ST/OBC students (pre- and post-matric), family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh.

Benefit: Tuition and maintenance allowances.

Apply via: WBMDFC portal (deadline ~ Feb 2025).

🎖 5. Chief Minister’s Nabanna/Uttarkanya Scholarship

Who it’s for: Students passing Class 10 or 12, based on merit (~≥ 50%). North Bengal calls it “Uttarkanya.”

Benefit: ₹10,000–₹15,000 (one-time).

đź“ť Where and When to Apply

WBSCHE portal (govt scholarships: SVMCM, Kanyashree, Hindi scholarship)

WBMDFC Aikyashree portal (for Aikyashree, Oasis, Talent) — applications usually open by January–February, deadlines often late February or October/February. Check their official site.

âś… Top Scholarships Summary

Scholarship Target Group Benefit (Indicative)

SVMCM Meritorious, family income ≤ ₹2.5L ₹750–₹1,400/month
Kanyashree Girls aged 13–19/PG ₹1,000/year + ₹25,000 one-time
Aikyashree MCM Minorities in professional courses Up to â‚ą33,000/year
Talent Stipend Minorities with low marks (≥ 50%) Up to ₹4,900
Oasis SC/ST/OBC students Tuition & maintenance
Nabanna/Uttarkanya Class 10/12 achievers ₹10,000–₹15,000 one-time

🚀 Tips to Boost Your Chances

  1. Check eligibility: Marks, income caps, domicile, community background.
  2. Prepare documents: Income certificates, mark sheets, domicile/residence proofs.
  3. Apply early: Most deadlines in Feb–March, except Kanyashree (continual).
  4. Monitor portals: WBSCHE and WBMDFC updates.
  5. Consider corporate scholarships: Many MNCs (Google, Amazon, etc.) offer merit/need-based awards—zero fees required!
  • If you’d like, I can guide you through any specific scholarship’s application process, deadlines, or document requirements—just let me know which one you’re targeting in comment box !

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