Post-Matric Scholarship (SC, ST, OBC and minority students)
Government of West Bengal (with central ministries)
Overview
The Post-Matric Scholarship helps SC, ST, OBC and minority students with study costs from Class XI through undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses after passing Class 10. The Government of West Bengal runs it together with the central ministries.
It covers full or partial reimbursement of tuition fees and other non-refundable compulsory charges; a monthly or annual maintenance allowance by course level and hosteller/day-scholar status; an allowance for books and study materials; extra allowances for thesis or project work in higher courses; and additional support for students with disabilities. All payments go directly to the student's bank account (DBT). The family income limit is commonly Rs 2.5 lakh a year.
Online applications for the 2026-27 session are open on the OASIS portal (oasis.wb.gov.in) for SC, ST and OBC post-matric scholarships. ST students must first create an OTR on the National Scholarship Portal. Minority students apply on a separate portal.
At a glance
- Administering authority
- Government of West Bengal (with central ministries)
- Scholarship type
- Category-based
- Education level
- Class 11–12, ITI, Diploma, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research (PhD)
- Course / institution conditions
- Studies from Class XI onward in a recognised institution (higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate or professional courses).
- Income limit
- Annual family income up to ₹2,50,000 — Commonly up to Rs 2.5 lakh a year; may vary by category and scheme.
- Category
- Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), OBC, OBC-A, OBC-B, Minority
Benefits
- Full or partial reimbursement of tuition fees and other non-refundable compulsory charges
- Monthly/annual maintenance allowance by course level and hosteller/day-scholar status
- Allowance for books and study materials
- Extra allowances for thesis, study tours or project work in higher courses
- Extra support for students with disabilities
- All paid by DBT to the student's bank account
Eligibility
- Indian citizen belonging to SC, ST, OBC or a notified minority group
- Passed Class 10 (matriculation) or equivalent from a recognised board
- Studying from Class XI onward in a recognised institution
- Family income within the prescribed limit
- Not receiving another scholarship for the same purpose
Important dates
| Notification published | 26 Jun 2026 |
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Required documents
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets
- Aadhaar
- Bank details
How to apply
- Register on oasis.wb.gov.in and log in with your OTR ID and password (ST students need an OTR on NSP first)
- Choose the scholarship for your category (SC/ST/OBC)
- Enter personal, academic and income details
- Upload documents, review carefully and submit — no edits after final submission
- The institution and district/state authorities verify; after approval the amount is paid by DBT
- If your Aadhaar is not mapped in NPCI, contact your bank branch within 7 days and check the account's 'DBT enabled' status
Corrigenda, date changes and other notices
Other notice
Online applications for the 2026-27 session open on OASIS
Applications for SC, ST and OBC post-matric scholarships are open. For SC students, under new guidelines 40% of the eligible amount is paid in the first phase and the remaining 60% later.
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Last updated: 1 Nov 2026
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