What is WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
West Bengal's SC and ST students from Class 11 onward can claim full tuition-fee reimbursement plus a monthly maintenance allowance, set by whether the student lives at home or in a hostel and how far along their studies are: ₹350 for a Class 11-12 day scholar, ₹750 for a day scholar in Degree and above, ₹1,000 for a Class 11-12 hosteller, and ₹1,200 for a hosteller in Degree or professional courses. The family income ceiling is ₹2.5 lakh a year. Apply either through the state's scholarshipwb.net portal or the central NSP at scholarships.gov.in under PMS-SC — over 5 lakh SC/ST students in the state benefit each year.
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | West Bengal SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 — Full Tuition + ₹1,200/Month |
| State | West Bengal (पश्चिम बंगाल) |
| Launched By | Government of West Bengal |
| Launch Year | 2005 |
| Benefit | Full tuition fee + ₹350–₹1,200/month maintenance — SC/ST students Class 11 to professional degree — West Bengal |
| Category | Education |
| Beneficiaries | 5 lakh+ SC/ST students annually in West Bengal |
| Last Verified | 23 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://scholarshipwb.net |
WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship — Class 11+ SC/ST students को full tuition + ₹350-₹1,200/month maintenance। Family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh। scholarshipwb.net और NSP scholarships.gov.in — दोनों पर apply।
Full tuition + ₹350-1,200/month — SC/ST — Class 11 to professional — WB students
পশ্চিমবঙ্গ SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship: Class 11+ SC/ST ছাত্রছাত্রীদের full tuition + ₹350-₹1,200/month maintenance। পারিবারিক আয় ≤ ₹2.5 লক্ষ। scholarshipwb.net বা NSP scholarships.gov.in-এ apply করুন।
📌 फायदा: Full tuition + ₹350-1,200/month maintenance — SC/ST — Class 11 to professional
पात्रता:
WB SC/ST domicile, Class 11+, family income ≤ ₹2.5 lakh, 50%+ marks.
अर्ज कसा करावा:
scholarshipwb.net → SC/ST section → online apply → caste cert + income cert + marksheet + bank passbook।
Benefits of WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
✅ Full tuition fee + ₹350–₹1,200/month maintenance — SC/ST students Class 11 to professional degree — West Bengal
Full tuition + ₹350-1,200/month — SC/ST — Class 11 to professional — WB students
Who is Eligible for WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship?
- ✓ You must be an SC or ST student with West Bengal domicile.
- ✓ You should be enrolled in Class 11, 12, Diploma, Degree, PG, or a professional course at a West Bengal-recognised institution.
- ✓ Your family's annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
- ✓ You must not already be receiving another full scholarship for the same course.
- ✓ You need at least 50% marks in your previous class, with the bar relaxed for ST students.
Documents Required for WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship
How to Apply for WB SC/ST Post-Matric Scholarship Online?
- 1scholarshipwb.net পোর্টালে যান → SC/ST Section → Apply Online
- 2Aadhaar + mobile OTP দিয়ে register করুন
- 3Caste, income, institution details fill করুন
- 4Documents upload করুন — SC/ST cert, income cert, marksheet, enrollment, bank passbook
- 5Institution verification-এর পর BCWD/Welfare Dept approval
- 6Approved হলে DBT — bank account-এ
Official Government Portal — West Bengal
The single official window for this scheme is scholarshipwb.net. Filing is free, so steer clear of touts promising guaranteed selection.
🔗 scholarshipwb.net — SC/ST Scholarship Apply