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    Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, West Bengal 2023-24

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    What is Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, West Bengal 2023-24?

    Post-Matric Scholarship to OBC Students, West Bengal 2023-24 is an initiative by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal for students of Class 11 to postgraduate level. The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to OBC students studying at post-matriculation or post-secondary stages to enable them to complete their education. The selected candidates will receive a maintenance allowance of INR 750.

    Who is offering this scholarship ?

    The scholarship is being offered by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of West Bengal.

    Who can apply for this scholarship ?

    To be eligible for the scholarship, a candidate must-

    • be a citizen of West Bengal
    • belong to the OBC category
    • be a student of Class 11/12/graduation/postgraduation
    • belong to a family whose income is not more than INR 1 lakh per annum

    What are the benefits ?

    The selected candidates will receive the awards as follow along with tuition fee and non-refundable fee (if there are any) - 

    Group Course of Study                       Rate of maintenance allowance
    Hostellers Day scholars
    1 Medical/Engineering/B.Sc(Agri)/M.Phil/P.hd/L.L.M INR 750 INR 350
    2 B.Pharm/B.Nursing/L.L.B/Hotel Management/Postgraduate courses etc. INR 510 INR 335
    3 General courses up to graduate level INR 400 INR 210
    4 Class 11 and 12 in (10+2) system for ITI/intermediate/polytechnic courses INR 260 INR 160

    How can you apply ?

    Eligible candidates can apply for the opportunity by following the below-mentioned steps:
    Step 1:
    Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
    Step 2: Click the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details. (Note - If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email Id)
    Step 3: Navigate to 'Student's Registration' at the top of the dashboard.
    Step 4: Choose the district where the institute is located.
    Step 5: Fill in all the necessary details, upload the required documents and submit the form.

    What are the documents required for the Post-Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, West Bengal 2023-24?

    • Caste certificate
    • Income certificate
    • Academic certificates/marksheets
    • Disability certificate (if required)

    What are the selection criteria ?

    The candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.

    What are the important dates ?

    Application Deadline - 15th December 2023

    Contact details

    Backward Classes Welfare Department
    Government of West Bengal
    Email ID - bcwoasis@gmail.com | Contact Number - 8420023311

    Deadline: 15-Dec-2023AwardA maintenance allowance of INR 750EligibilityOBC students of Class 11 to Postgraduation level