Post Matric Scholarship West Bengal is a scholarship programme floated by the West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation under the Minority Affairs and Madrasah Education Department, Government of West Bengal. It offers financial assistance to minority students of West Bengal studying from Class 11 to Ph.D. level. It aims to encourage minority community people to send their children to schools and thereby lowering the drop-out rate.
This Post Matric Scholarship (পোস্ট-ম্যাট্রিক স্কলারশিপ ২০২৩-২০২৪) West Bengal falls under the scheme, ‘Aikyashree’ or ‘Aikyashree Scholarship’ that also includes Pre-Matric Scholarship, Means Cum Merit (MCM) Scholarship and other scholarships (SVMCM- Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for Minorities and TSP- Talent Support Programme).
The minority communities that fall under the Aikyashree scheme and are not SC, ST or the OBC communities – but the Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Parsees, Muslims and Sikhs of West Bengal who are eligible to receive maintenance allowance and other benefits. This article will entail the detailed eligibility criteria, updates on last dates and application process of the post matric scholarship West Bengal 2023-24.
Latest Update – The online application process for West Bengal Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC is open till 31 October 2023.
Post Matric Scholarship West Bengal 2023-24 – Last Date and Key Highlights
| Name of Scholarship | Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) |
| Scheme | Aikyashree |
| Provider | West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation |
| Official Website | wbmdfcscholarship.org/main/post_matric |
| Application End Date | October 31, 2023 |
| Helpline Number | 1800-120-2130 180 |
| WhatsApp contact | 8017071714 |
Post Matric Scholarship West Bengal 2023-24 – Eligibility
As per the Government of West Bengal, this scholarship is meant to “encourage students to continue their pursuit of higher education.” The eligibility criteria of the post matric scholarship West Bengal are as follows:
- The applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal
- He/she must be studying in an institution recognised by an educational board/council/university of the state or central government.
- The applicant must have secured minimum 50% of marks in the last qualified examination.
- The annual family income must not exceed INR 2 Lakh from all sources.
- The students should be belonging to the Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Parsees, Muslims or Sikh communities of West Bengal
Please note: As per the website guidelines one phone number can be used for the registration of one application form only.
Post Matric Scholarship West Bengal 2023-24 – Benefits
The benefits of this scholarship vary with the different levels and are categorised on the basis of being a day scholar or a hosteller. The details of the same are listed below:
- General course students in Classes 11 and 12
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 7,700
Maintenance Allowance – INR 2,500
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 7,700
Maintenance Allowance – INR 4,200
- Technical and Vocational course students in Classes 11 and 12
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 11,000
Maintenance Allowance – INR 2,500
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 11,000
Maintenance Allowance – INR 4,200
- Undergraduate & Postgraduate Students
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 3,300
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,300.
- M.Phil. and PhD Students
For Day Scholars:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 6,000
For Hostellers:
Admission fee & tuition fee – INR 3,300
Maintenance Allowance – INR 13,200
How to Apply for Post Matric Scholarship West Bengal?
All scholarship programmes under Aikyashree have a two-fold process – registration and application submission.
Registration:
- Visit the official website.
- On the Home page, click on “Student’s Area”.
- Click on “Fresh Registration 2023-24.”
- Select your district.
- Fill in the required details, fit in the captcha code and click on “submit and proceed”.
Please note: The applicant/student must remember his/her User ID and Password.
Application Process
- After registration, log in with the User ID and password.
- Fill in the “Basic Information”.
- Then fill up the “Academic Information” section.
- Lastly, fill up the “Bank Account Information” and verify.
- After everything is complete, click on the “preview” option and then check each and every detail and then hit the “Final Submit” button.
- Take a printout of the entire application and attach the required documents and submit it to the concerned institute.
Post Matric Scholarship 2023-24 – Documents Required
The applicant must attach the following documents along with the application form:
- Marksheet of the last academic examination
- Family income certificate
- First page of the bank passbook
- Institute verification form duly authenticated by the Head of the Institution (HOI) in the prescribed format
To know more about the West Bengal post matric scholarship, please click on the following links:
Also read:Also Note: West Bengal Scholarships
FAQs
What is the post matric scholarship West Bengal last date for 2023-24?
The application process for West Bengal post matric scholarship will end on October 31, 2023.
Is the post matric scholarship same as the Oasis scholarship?
No. The post matric scholarship minority scholarship falls under the Aikyashree scheme which is meant for other minorities while Oasis scholarship is meant for SC, ST and OBC communities.
What is the post matric scholarship West Bengal helpline number?
The helpline number of this scholarship is 1800-120-2130 180.
What are the required documents for post matric scholarship?
The documents required for post matric scholarship are listed in the “Post Matric Scholarship 2023-24: Documents Required” section of this article.
Is the post matric scholarship and Aikyashree Scholarship same?
No. Aikyashree Scholarship is an umbrella scheme for minorities under which post matric scholarship is a scholarship programme.
What is the last date for post matric scholarship renewal?
The last date for renewal of post matric scholarship is not yet announced.
The post matric West Bengal scholarship is meant for which minority communities?
The Buddhists, Jains, Christians, Parsees, Muslims and Sikhs of West Bengal are eligible to receive maintenance allowance and other benefits of the post matric scholarship.