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Govt. of West BengalWest Bengal

Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST Students, West Bengal 2026–27

Up to Rs 13,500 a year plus monthly maintenance — West Bengal’s own portal for SC/ST post-matric students.

6 days to go Open Updated 16 Oct 2026 By Govt. of West Bengal
Award
Up to Rs 13,500 / year+ Rs 230–1,200/month maintenance
Who can apply
SC/ST studentsWB domicile; Class 11+
Income limit
Rs 2.5 lakh / yearFamily income
Deadline
31 Oct 2026oasis.gov.in
Fees
Full reimbursementCompulsory non-refundable fees

About the scholarship

The Oasis Post-Matric Scholarship 2026–27 is West Bengal's dedicated platform — run by the Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department — for SC, ST and OBC students from Class 9 through postgraduate level. Applications run on the official Oasis portal (oasis.gov.in), separate from the NSP.

Eligibility

  • Permanent resident (domicile) of West Bengal.
  • Belong to the SC or ST category (OBC has a separate Oasis track).
  • Studying in Class 11 or above — ITI, diploma, degree, PG, MPhil, PhD — at an institution inside India.
  • Annual family income up to Rs 2,50,000.
  • Passed the previous year's examination.
  • Active bank account in the student's own name, linked with Aadhaar (name/spelling/DOB/gender must match Aadhaar exactly).
  • Not taking any other scholarship.

Benefits

  • Academic allowance up to Rs 13,500 per year.
  • Monthly maintenance allowance by course group: Group I (Medicine/Engineering/MBA/PhD) Rs 1,200 hosteller / Rs 550 day scholar; Group II Rs 820/530; Group III Rs 570/300; Group IV (Class 11–12, ITI) Rs 380/230.
  • Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees.
  • Paid by DBT to the Aadhaar-linked bank account (SC students: 40% first, 60% later).

Documents required

  1. Aadhaar details
  2. Caste certificate (SC/ST)
  3. Income certificate
  4. Previous exam marksheet
  5. Bank details (Aadhaar-linked)
  6. Photograph + institution details
  7. OTR number (mandatory for ST students; via NSP e-KYC)

How to apply

  1. Go to the Oasis portaloasis.gov.in
  2. Register / log inNew applicants register; renewals log in.
  3. Fill the form and upload documentsTrack via "Track an Application" with your district + tracking ID.
  4. Submit before 31 October 2026
Deadline note: the 2026–27 portal is open and the B4S listing shows 31 Oct 2026; some guides call the date "expected". Apply early rather than waiting for a confirmed extension notice on oasis.gov.in.

FAQs

Can I apply if I study outside West Bengal?

Yes — the institution must be inside India; West Bengal domicile is what matters.

Is OTR mandatory?

OTR on NSP is mandatory for ST students; the Oasis form asks for the OTR number.

How is the money paid?

By DBT to your Aadhaar-linked bank account, usually within 3–4 months of approval.

What is the income limit?

Rs 2,50,000 per year of family income.

Verified 16 Oct 2026 via Shiksha (eligibility table: WB domicile, income ≤ Rs 2.5L, OTR, no other scholarship), AIM India (amounts: academic allowance up to Rs 13,500; maintenance by group), and the B4S 2026-27 listing (31 Oct 2026). Deadline treated as 31 Oct with an early-application note.

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