West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27- Apply Online

If you’re a student from West Bengal studying in Class 11 or above and looking for financial help with tuition, hostel, or maintenance costs, the West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27 is one of the most valuable state schemes you can apply for. Applications for the 2026-27 academic session are currently open on the official portals and this blog post covers everything you need — eligibility, scholarship amount, required documents, deadlines, and the exact steps to apply.

What Is the West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship?

The West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship is an umbrella term for a set of state and centrally-sponsored scholarship schemes run by the Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Department and the West Bengal Minorities’ Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC). These schemes provide financial assistance — including tuition fee reimbursement and a monthly maintenance allowance — to students studying from Class 11 up to PhD level.

West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27: Overview

Academic Session	2026-27
Administering Bodies	Backward Classes Welfare Department (OASIS) & WBMDFC (Aikyashree)
Eligible Categories	SC, ST, OBC, and Minority community students
Education Level	Class 11 to Postgraduate/PhD
Application Mode	Online
Official Portals	oasis.wb.gov.in and nspwb.wbmdfc.org
Scholarship Amount	Up to ₹15,000 per year (varies by scheme and course group)

Eligibility Criteria for West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27

While exact conditions differ slightly across schemes, the general eligibility criteria are:

• The applicant must be a permanent resident (domicile) of West Bengal.
• The student must be studying Class 11 or above, including undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, ITI, polytechnic, or PhD courses, in a recognised institution.
• The applicant must belong to the SC, ST, OBC, or a notified minority community.
• Family/guardian annual income limits generally apply:
  • SC/ST students: income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum
  • OBC students: income should generally not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum
  • Minority (Aikyashree) students: income ceilings vary by scheme, typically up to ₹2.5 lakh
• Students must have a valid, Aadhaar-linked bank account in their own name for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
• A digitised caste/community certificate verifiable on the respective department portal is mandatory — old handwritten certificates alone are no longer accepted.
• ST students must first complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) before applying on OASIS.
• Students studying outside West Bengal but within India, in government-recognised institutions, may also be eligible under certain schemes.

Scholarship Amount and Benefits

The West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship covers two broad components:

1. Tuition Fee Reimbursement — full or partial reimbursement of tuition and compulsory non-refundable fees as per government-approved college fee structures (mainly for SC and ST students).
2. Maintenance Allowance — a monthly stipend to cover living, hostel, and study material expenses, paid for 10 months in a year. This varies by course group and whether the student is a day scholar or hosteller:
   • SC/ST students: roughly ₹230–₹1,200 per month depending on course group and hosteller status
   • OBC students: roughly ₹160–₹750 per month depending on course group and hosteller status

Course groups typically include:

• Group 1: Medical/Engineering
• Group 2: Other Professional Degree/Diploma
• Group 3: General Graduation/Postgraduation
• Group 4: Class 11-12/ITI/Polytechnic

Note: As per current central guidelines, 40% of the eligible amount is disbursed in the first phase, with the remaining 60% released later in the academic year for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric SC students.

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready (scanned copies) before starting your application:

• Aadhaar card
• Caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC or minority certificate)
• Income certificate of parent/guardian
• Previous year’s marksheet/passing certificate
• Admission or bonafide certificate from the current institution
• Fee receipt from the institution
• Bank passbook (Aadhaar-linked account)
• NSP OTR ID proof (mandatory for ST students)
• Institute verification form, signed and stamped by the Head of Institution
• Domicile/residence proof (Ration Card, or certificate from Gram Panchayat/Municipality)

How to Apply for West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27 Online?

For SC, ST, and OBC students (OASIS Portal)

1. Visit the official OASIS website: oasis.wb.gov.in
2. ST students only: First complete One-Time Registration (OTR) on the NSP portal (scholarships.gov.in) and note your OTR ID.
3. Click on “Student’s Registration” for a fresh application, or “Renew Scholarship” if you’re a continuing student.
4. Fill in your personal, academic, Aadhaar, and bank account details.
5. Upload all required documents in the specified format and size.
6. Enter your course and institution details carefully — this determines your course group and eligible amount.
7. Review the filled form, submit it online, and download/print the acknowledgement.
8. Submit the signed physical copy along with documents to your institution (college/school) for verification, as required.
9. Track your application status anytime using the “Track an Application” option on the portal.

For Minority community students (Aikyashree Portal)

1. Visit nspwb.wbmdfc.org
2. Go to the Student Panel and complete Fresh Registration for 2026-27.
3. Log in using your Application ID and OTP.
4. Enter personal, academic, Aadhaar, and bank details.
5. Upload marksheet, income certificate, bonafide/admission certificate, fee receipt, and bank passbook.
6. Review all details, click Final Submit, and save your Application ID for future reference and status tracking.

Important Dates for 2026-27

Online applications for Post-Matric SC, ST, and OBC scholarships, along with Pre-Matric SC, ST, OBC, and Component-II schemes, are already open on the OASIS portal for the 2026-27 session. Applicants are advised to apply well ahead of the closing date, as it is typically announced closer to the deadline and can vary by district. Always check the OASIS or Aikyashree portal directly for the most current last date before applying, since these dates are frequently updated by the department.

Important Links

OASIS Portal (SC/ST/OBC — Fresh Registration/Login)	oasis.wb.gov.in
Aikyashree/NSP-WB Portal (Minority Students)	nspwb.wbmdfc.org
National Scholarship Portal (NSP OTR)	OTR Registration Guide
OASIS User Manual (Fresh Application Guide, PDF)	Download here
OASIS Fee/Rate Chart for CSS Scholarship Schemes	Download here
Track Your OASIS Application Status	Track Application
Forget Password / User ID (OASIS)	Recover Login
Renew Scholarship (OASIS)	Renewal Login
Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Department, Govt. of WB	anagrasarkalyan.gov.in
Online Caste Certificate Application	castcertificatewb.gov.in
West Bengal Commission for Backward Classes	wbcbc.gov.in
Ministry of Tribal Affairs (for ST scholarship guidelines)	tribal.nic.in
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment	socialjustice.gov.in
Government of West Bengal Official Portal	wb.gov.in

Helpline and Support

If you face issues while applying:

• OASIS Helpline: +91-84 20 02 3311 | Email: bcwoasis@gmail.com
• For Aikyashree/minority scholarship queries, use the support contacts listed on the nspwb.wbmdfc.org portal.