Aikyashree Scholarship (West Bengal)
Typically opens August–October. Verify on Aikyashree portal.
- Amount
- Varies by course and scheme component
- Who can apply
- Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi permanent residents of WB with min 50% marks.
- Income limit
- ₹2 lakh/year (Pre/Post-Matric); ₹2.5 lakh/year (Merit-cum-Means)
- Study level
- Class 9-10, Class 11-12, College / UG, Postgraduate
- Apply through
- WBMDFC Aikyashree portal (wbmdfc.net)
- Notes
- Unified portal for all minority scholarships in West Bengal. Note: students may hold only one government scholarship per academic year.
About this scholarship
Aikyashree is the West Bengal government's comprehensive scholarship program exclusively dedicated to students from minority communities, including Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, and Jains. Operated by the West Bengal Minority Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC), this unified portal handles pre-matric, post-matric, and merit-cum-means scholarships for minorities. While schemes like Oasis cater to SC/ST/OBC and SVMCM caters to top-tier merit students, Aikyashree is specifically tailored to uplift the educational status of minority populations across the state. It supports students from Class 1 all the way to PhDs and professional courses. The scheme is uniquely flexible, offering lower-tier funding for basic schooling and substantial grants for technical degrees. It is designed to ensure minority students do not drop out due to poverty, requiring only a modest passing percentage from the previous year rather than elite academic scores. The entire lifecycle of the application—from registration to institution verification and state-level approval—is handled on the dedicated Aikyashree portal, making it a one-stop solution for minority education funding in West Bengal.
Documents you need
- Domicile certificate of West Bengal
- Community/Minority declaration
- Income certificate
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
- Previous exam marksheet
- Institution fee receipt
How to apply
- Visit the official WBMDFC Aikyashree portal (wbmdfc.net) and select the student registration option.
- Choose your district, select the appropriate sub-scheme (Pre-Matric, Post-Matric, or Merit-cum-Means) based on your current class, and fill in the details.
- Submit the online form and provide the printed hard copy with supporting documents to your school or college for mandatory online verification.
Why applications get rejected
- Failing to verify the bank account status; if the bank account is dormant or has a strict deposit limit (like a minor account), the scholarship funds will bounce.
- Missing the institute verification step, which is the most common reason minority applications lapse on the portal without reaching the state board.
Common questions
Can I apply for Aikyashree if I am an OBC student?
If you belong to a recognized minority community (e.g., Muslim OBC), you can apply for Aikyashree, but you cannot claim both Aikyashree and the Oasis OBC scholarship simultaneously.
Is there a minimum marks requirement?
Yes, generally, students must have secured at least 50% marks in their previous final examination to be eligible for most Aikyashree tracks.
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