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Shikshashree Scheme

The scheme "Shikshashree Scheme” was implemented by the Government of West Bengal during the year 2014-15 by merging the existing schemes of Book Grants & Maintenance Grants to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students studying in classes V to VIII.

Authority

State

Region

West Bengal

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

- Under this scheme, eligible students shall be provided financial assistance through Bank Account only: | ClassRate (Per Annum)V₹750/-VI₹750/-VII₹750/-VIII₹800/-2. To improve participation of students in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

Who can apply

The students should belong to Scheduled Caste.; Students of classes V-VIII are eligible for the scheme.; The annual family income of the student should not exceed ₹ 2.5 lakhs.; Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.; The applicant should be a regular full-time student reading in a Government School/Government-aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal.; The award once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.; The applicant should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.; The applicant should be a holder of a bank account in a nationalized bank with a core banking facility.; The Scholarships for studying in any class will be available for only one year. If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is the objective of the scheme?

The objective of the scheme is to provide financial assistance to Schedule Caste students reading in classes V to VIII to improve their participation in Pre-matric stages and minimize the incidence of drop-out especially in the case of girl students.

When was this scheme implemented?

The scheme was implemented during the year 2014-15.

Which two schemes were merged under the “Shikshashree Scheme”?

A) Assistance in the form of book grant and b) Assistance in the form of maintenance grant.

What is the benefit of this scheme?

Under this scheme, the scholarship will be provided to the students of Classes V to VIII.

Is this scheme only for the Schedule Caste category?

Yes, only the students of the Schedule Caste category are eligible to apply under the scheme.

What are the class-wise rates of scholarship to be given to the eligible students?

The students of class V to VII will receive an amount of [?]750/- per annum and the students of class VIII will receive [?]800/- per annum.

Is this scheme only for a day scholar student?

Yes, Only day scholars belonging to West Bengal can apply for this scholarship.

What should be the family income?

The family income should not be more than [?]2.5 lakhs per annum.

Is this scheme only for the student of government schools?

No, the regular full-time student reading in a Government School/ Government aided School and Govt. recognized schools in West Bengal are eligible to apply under the scheme.

Will the scholarship be continued up to class VIII?

Yes, The scholarship once made will continue subject to subsequent application of the student up to class VIII and good conduct and attendance and otherwise being eligible.

Is a student getting any other scholarship or stipend for the same period eligible under the scheme?

No, the student should not get any other scholarship or stipend in any form for the same period. In case it is detected that the incumbent has drawn any amount of similar character from any other source this scholarship has to be refunded.

Will the scholarship be continued if a student has failed?

If a student has to repeat a class, he/she would not get a scholarship for that class for a second year. However, if he or she is promoted to the next class subsequently he/she will enjoy the benefit provided the incumbent applicant is otherwise eligible.

How Can I apply under the scheme?

The eligible student can apply online under the scheme. https://oasis.gov.in/