To be eligible, an applicant must:
- Be a domicile of West Bengal
- Be studying a technical or professional course such as medical, engineering, management, law, CA, etc.
- Have a family income of less than INR 2.5 lakh per annum
- Belong to the minority community of West Bengal
- Have scored at least 50% marks in Higher Secondary or Graduation examination
Note: The students pursuing a professional or technical course in some listed institutions outside West Bengal are also eligible to apply. Such a list of institutions is notified by WBMDFC from time to time.
Follow the steps mentioned below to apply for the scholarship:
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below and read all the details.
Step 2: Click on 'Apply Online' and then click on 'New Registration'.
Step 3: Select the district where the applicant's institute is situated and click on 'Proceed'.
Step 4: Fill in the required details under the 'Student Information' and 'Scheme Eligibility' sections and Register.
Step 5: After successful registration, log in using the registered user ID and password.
Step 6: Fill in the application form, upload the relevant documents and submit.
Note - Submit the hard copy of the application form with the photocopies of the bank passbook to the concerned institute.