Nabanna Scholarship 2025 – Application Process, Eligibility Criteria

The Nabanna Scholarship (নবান্ন স্কলারশিপ) Scheme, initiated by the Government of West Bengal (পশ্চিম বঙ্গ সরকার), aims to offer financial aid to deserving students who have successfully cleared the Madhyamik (Class 10), Higher Secondary (Class 12), or any University Examination (UG/PG). This scholarship is exclusively available to students who are permanent residents of West Bengal and meet the specified eligibility requirements. Each year, the scheme provides valuable support to meritorious individuals in West Bengal through the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund, enabling them to pursue their educational aspirations.

The article below will provide detailed information regarding this scholarship such as its key dates, the application process, eligibility criteria, documents required, and more.

Nabanna Scholarship – Key Highlights

Particulars	Details
Name of the Scholarship	Nabanna Scholarship 2025 (নবান্ন স্কলারশিপ)
Also Known as	West Bengal Chief Minister’s Relief Fund Scholarship (ওয়েস্ট বেঙ্গল চিফ মিনিস্টার্স রিলিফ ফান্ড স্কলারশিপ)
Beneficiaries	Students who are permanent residents of West Bengal and have passed Class 10/12/UG/PG examinations
Benefits	INR 10,000 per year on the current course
Application Process	Offline
Application Timeline	Available throughout the year
Official Website	wbcmo.gov.in/

Eligibility Criteria

To apply for the Nabanna scholarship, a student needs to fulfil the following eligibility requirements –

Domicile: The students should be permanent residents of West Bengal.
Education: The applicants must have successfully passed their most recent examination from a recognized Board, Council, or University in West Bengal. Furthermore, they must be currently enrolled in a recognized educational institution within the state of West Bengal. They must have scored –
- a total of 50% or more but less than 60% marks in aggregate in the Madhyamik (Class 10) examination for the +2 level.
- a total of 50% or more but less than 60% marks in the Higher Secondary (Class 12) examination for the undergraduate level.
- a total of 50% or more but less than 53% marks in Graduation for the postgraduate level.
Income: The annual income of the student’s family should not be more than INR 1,20,000.
Other: The candidates must not be in receipt of any other government (central/state) scholarship or stipend for the same course or stage of study during the last year.

যোগ্যতার মানদণ্ড

আবেদনকারী ছাত্র বা ছাত্রীকে অবশ্যই পশ্চিমবঙ্গের স্থায়ী বাসিন্দা হতে হবে।
পশ্চিমবঙ্গের যেকোনো বোর্ড, কাউন্সিল, বা বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় থেকে মাধ্যমিক, উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক, বা সমমানের পরীক্ষায় উত্তীর্ণ হওয়ার পর, রাজ্যের যেকোনো শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানে অধ্যয়ন করতে হবে।
মাধ্যমিক স্তরে আর্থিক সহায়তার জন্য, মাধ্যমিক বা সমমানের পরীক্ষায় অন্তত 50% কিন্তু 60%-এর কম নম্বর অর্জন করতে হবে। উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক স্তরে আর্থিক সহায়তার জন্য উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক বা সমমানের পরীক্ষায় একই শর্ত প্রযোজ্য।
স্নাতকোত্তর স্তরে সহায়তার জন্য অন্তত 50% বা তার বেশি কিন্তু 53%-এর কম নম্বর নিশ্চিত করতে হবে।
পারিবারিক বার্ষিক আয় 1,20,000/- টাকার বেশি হলে আবেদন করা যাবে না।
একই কোর্সে একই শিক্ষাবর্ষে অন্য কোনো সরকারি বা বেসরকারি স্কলারশিপ পেলে বা তার জন্য আবেদন করলে এই আবেদন গ্রহণযোগ্য হবে না।

Application Process (Online)

For those considering applying for the Nabanna Scholarship, please note that the application process is now exclusively online. The offline form is no longer required. Follow these steps to complete your application on the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund portal:

Visit the Official Website: Go to www.cmrf.wb.gov.in, the new Nabanna Scholarship portal.
Choose Financial Aid: Select the option to apply for educational financial assistance.
Review the Instructions: Read all the instructions thoroughly before clicking Agree.
Fresh Enrollment: Since this is your first application, you need to create an account. Click to start.
Account Creation: Enter your phone number, confirm it with the OTP, set a new password, and click Sign Up.
Dashboard Login: On the login screen, enter your registered mobile number, password, and captcha code, then click Login.
Fill Out Basic Details: Enter your name, father’s name, birthdate, age, district, pin code, family income, email address, and other required information, then click Submit.
Complete Educational Information: Provide details about your education, including the name of the board or university, current course, results of the most recent qualifying examination (Class 10/12), total marks, and more.
Bank Information: Enter your bank’s name, account number, and IFSC code, then click Submit.
Upload Documents: Attach copies of the admission receipt, recommendation/income certificates, self-declaration, Class 10 admit card, and mark sheet.
Review and Submit: Check all the information and documents you have provided before clicking the Submit button. After submitting your application, you will receive a reference ID. Make sure to note it down before downloading and printing the Nabanna Scholarship PDF application form.

Application Process (Offline)

The application process for the scholarship scheme is conducted offline. Students interested in applying for the scholarship scheme are advised to follow the prescribed steps outlined below:

Prepare a comprehensive application on plain paper, including all relevant details.
Ensure that all required documents are properly attached to the application.
Sign the application form and ensure that all attached documents are attested.
Submit the completed application, along with the attested documents, to the designated address provided below:

The Assistant Secretary,

Chief Minister’s Office,

‘Nabanna’

325, Sarat Chatterjee Road

Howrah – 711 102

Please note that it is important to follow the application guidelines and submit all necessary documents as per the specified instructions to ensure the smooth processing of the scholarship application.

List of Required Documents

While applying for the Nabanna Scholarship, the students must attach a set of documents in support of their application. These documents include –

Photocopy of tuition/admission fees book
Copies of mark sheets of all previously passed examinations
Copies of rank card & allotment letter of the selection committee (only for JEE or equivalent examination)
Copy of recommendation stating monthly family income of the student from MP/MLA to the Hon’ble Chief Minister
Self-bank account details (IFSC Code, Branch Code, Branch Name, Account Number, Bank Name) with a photocopy of the bank passbook.
Copy of monthly family income certificate from DM/SDO/BDO/Group-A Govt. Officer not below the rank of Joint B.D.O./Deputy Commissioner of Corporation/ Executive Officer in case of Municipality
Self-declaration of the student regarding his/her present course of study mentioning year/semester and receipt of any scholarship/aid/assistance countersigned by the head of the present institution with seal.
Contact details with mobile number

Note: The photocopies of all the documents are required to be attested by a Group-A Government officer.

Selection Process and Funds Disbursement

The selection of students for this scholarship scheme will be based on two primary criteria: their percentage of marks obtained in the last examination and their family’s financial condition. Once the application form is submitted, the process of evaluation and verification may take approximately three or more months to complete.
The scholarship requests will be thoroughly examined by the CMRF Cell of the Chief Minister’s Office. In some cases, the application may be forwarded to the respective District Magistrate or Commissioner of Police, Kolkata, for further verification and assessment.
The selected students will receive the scholarship amount in their respective bank accounts.

Note: The sanctioning of financial help is a one-time grant and is provisional. The authority can cancel the prior sanction anytime without giving any reason thereon.

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Nabanna Scholarship 2025 – Contact Details

Students who wish to apply for the Nabanna Scholarship 2025 can send their application form with all required copies to the address below –

The Assistant Secretary,

Chief Minister’s Office,

‘Nabanna’

325, Sarat Chatterjee Road

Howrah – 711 102

Furthermore, if you want to seek suggestions or enquire about anything, you can contact via the provided contacting modes:

Email ID – wbcmrfedu2020@gmail.com
Contact Number – 033 2253 5335
Students are advised to contact from Monday to Friday from 10 am to 5.30 pm (excluding Govt. Holidays)

Nabanna Scholarship – QnA

What is a Nabanna scholarship?

Nabanna scholarship is an initiative by the Government of West Bengal for providing financial assistance every year to the students who have passed the Class 10/12 examinations or any University examination. Refer to the above article for more details.

How much grant is provided under Nabanna scholarship scheme?

The Nabanna scholarship is provided by the West Bengal Chief Minister Relief Fund WBCMO. Students who have applied for the scholarship will get INR 10,000 per year for their current course.

How can I apply for the Nabanna scholarship 2025?

If you fulfil the eligibility criteria for Nabanna scholarship, you can easily apply for the scholarship offline. Prepare an application on plain paper, attach copies of required documents, and send it to the WBCMO office address by post.