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West Bengal · Student / SC-STAlso known as: Shikshashree Scholarship · Shikshashree Scholarship West Bengal · শিক্ষাশ্রী / शिक्षाश्री छात्रवृत्ति
| Scheme | Shikshashree Scholarship (West Bengal) |
|---|---|
| For | Student / SC-ST |
| Where | West Bengal |
| Yearly value (approx.) | ₹1,300 |
| Department | West Bengal SC/ST Welfare Dept. |
| How to apply | Online |
| Info checked | 2026-10-27 |
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Resident of West Bengal. For: Students. Category: SC, ST.
Annual scholarship for SC/ST students in Class 5–8 in govt./govt.-aided schools: ₹800/year (Class 5–6); ₹1,000/year (Class 7–8); ₹1,300/year (Class 9–10); paid directly to student's bank account (about ₹1,300 a year)
Aadhaar Card, SC/ST Caste Certificate, School Enrollment Certificate, Bank Account (student / parent, Aadhaar-linked), Income Certificate (family income < ₹2.5 lakh/year), Previous Year Marksheet.
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Official link last checked: 2026-10-27