Aikyashree Scholarship 2025 

Application Deadline: August 31, 2025

The Aikyashree Scholarship 2025 a financial aid program launched by the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC). The main goal of the initiative to support minority communities, including Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi, who wants to pursuing education from Class 1 to Ph.D. in recognized institutions within West Bengal. The deadline for new and renewed applications for the academic year 2025 post-matric, TSP, MCM, and SVMCM scholarships is February 28, 2025.

Students from Class 1 to Ph.D. can apply for a variety of government scholarship programs and schemes offered by the West Bengal government by registering on the WBMDFC Aikyashree Scholarship Portal.

The WBMDFC Aikyashree Scholarship Portal 

No matter if you were in class 1 or pursuing a Ph.D., this portal makes it easy to apply for various scholarship schemes introduced by the state government all in one place. IN simple words we can say it acts like a central hub to apply for the application.

• The primary goal of the Aikyashree scholarship is to encourage students from minority Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, and Parsi
• The program also supports preparing students for competitive exams and also offers training programs to build skills to improve academic performance.

 Aikyashree Scholarship 2025

Aikyashree  scholarship is launched To help deserving students who want to  continue their education in the West Bengal government, This scholarship program is supported by the West Bengal government to support the state’s extraordinary  students in their academic life. The E-Kalyan Jharkhand Scholarship 2025 is a well-known online scholarship portal in Jharkhand that is run by the welfare departments for the Scheduled Tribe , Scheduled Caste , Minority, and Backward Classes. Government Of Jharkhand. This Is an exceptional  Financial Aid Program Created To Support Students In West Bengal Pursuing their  Education From Class 11th Up To The Ph.D. Level.

 Aikyashree Scholarship Eligibility

• Valid income certificate issued by a competent authority.
• Enrolled in a known institution within West Bengal.
• Mark sheets of the previous examination.
• Active bank account
• Passing the WBBSE or WBCHSE exam
•  at least 60% of the score
• falling in one of the category (such as a scheduled caste, scheduled tribe, other backward classes

Key points Aikyashree Scholarship

• Support  minority communities. It provides financial assistance to help students continue their education,
• The scholarship is available for both pre-matric (up to Class 10) and post-matric (Class 11 onwards) students.
• Candidates who have already got the scholarship back then can also apply for renewal.
• Selection is based on academic performance and financial need.

Aikyashree Scholarship Form 2025

• West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship: Students must be awarded this scholarship. They studied from first to tenth grade. Depending on the subject the student is enrolled in, the scholarship amount will vary from 1100 to 11000 rupees.
• Post-Matric Scholarships in West Bengal: This scholarship is given to the students from grade 11 through Ph.D. Interested students may apply under this program if they are pursuing, diploma, graduation, post-graduation, MPhil, B.Ed., etc. The amount of scholarship would be 16,500 rupees, maximum depending on the subject.
• The Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship is specially for female students. The word “Kanya means “girl.” That’s why the scholarship is available to female students.
• The Wami Vivekananda Merit Come Scholarship has been awarded to postgraduate students in class 11 Depending on the subject students choose to study, the scholarship amount  ranges from 12,000 to 60,000.

 Aikyashree Scholarships Status

• If you have  already applied and want to check the status of your application, just follow below steps:

• Visit the official website: wbmdfcscholarship.org

• Click on “Track Your Application”.

• Select the district where your institution is located.

• Fill in the required details and hit Submit.

 Benefits of the Aikyashree Scholarship

• Helps students from minority communities in West Bengal to  pursue their education without financial stress.
• Available for students from Class 1 to Ph.D. level, includes technical and professional courses.
• Offers Merit-cum-Means support to students who perform well in school or college but face financial crisis.
• It reduces dropout rates.
• Scholarship amounts are credited directly to the student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account,
• Some schemes under Aikyashree also provide support for coaching and skill enhancement, helping students prepare for jobs and higher education opportunities.
• Renewal Option is Available

Types of schemes under Aikyashree Scholarship

• West Bengal Pre-Matric Scholarship
• West Bengal Post Matric Scholarship
• Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship,  specially for West Bengal
• Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarships
• Hindi Scholarship Scheme,  specially West Bengal

 West Bengal Pre-matric Scholarship

The Pre-Matric Scholarship is a government-program that focuses  on supporting students from  Scheduled Caste  and Scheduled Tribe students in West Bengal.

• Students must belong to SC or ST categories.
• They should be enrolled in Classes 9 or 10 in a school recognised by the government
• Must be residents of West Bengal.
• Family income should not exceed:
• ₹2 lakh per year for SC students.
• ₹2.5 lakh per year for ST students.

West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship

The Post-Matric Scholarship is a government program that focuses at providing financial help to students from Scheduled Caste , Scheduled Tribe , and Other Backward Classes  communities pursuing education above  the matriculation level.

• Must be residents of West Bengal.
• Belongs to the SC, ST, or OBC category.
• candidates must be  enrolled in Class 11, Class 12, undergraduate, postgraduate, or equivalent courses.
• Have a family income not more than:
• ₹2.5 lakh per year for SC/ST students.
• ₹1 lakh per year for OBC students.

 Aikyashree Scholarship Application Procedure

• Go to the WBMDFC Scholarship Portal.
• Click on “New Registration”.
• Select your district where your institution is located.
• Fill in the required details
• Click Submit and Proceed  Scheme Eligibility
• Provide academic details
• After submission, a temporary User ID will be generated.
• Log in using your User ID and Password.
• Change your password for security.
• Fill in the required details:
•  Upload Documents
• Upload scanned copies of the necessary documents
• Minority Community Certificate
• Review all the entered information carefully.
• Click on “Final Submit”.

FAQs

1. Who is eligible for the Aikyashree Scholarship?

• Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Studying in Class I to PhD level in a recognized institution in West Bengal.
• Family income must be:
  • ≤ ₹2 lakh/year for Pre-Matric & Post-Matric.
  • ≤ ₹2.5 lakh/year for Merit-cum-Means & SVMCM.
• Must score at least 50% marks in the last exam (except for Class I students).

2. What is the last date to apply for Aikyashree 2025–26?

• August 31, 2025 (as per the current official update from aikyashree.co.in

3. What documents are required?

• Recent passport-sized photo
• Last exam mark sheet
• Income certificate
• Minority community certificate (religion declaration or affidavit)
• Residential proof
• Aadhaar card
• Bank passbook copy (must be linked to Aadhaar)
• Institute verification form (printed after online submission)

4. How do I apply online?
5. Visit: https://wbmdfcscholarship.in
6. Register using your educational level and district.
7. Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.
8. Upload documents.
9. Can I renew my scholarship every year?

Yes, but only if:

• You passed the previous exam with at least 50%.
• You’re still in the same course or continuing your education in the next level.

Apply through the “Renewal Application” section on the same portal.

6. How much financial aid is given?

Level	Amount/year
Pre-Matric (Class I–X)	₹1,100 – ₹11,000
Post-Matric (Class XI–PhD)	Up to ₹16,500
Merit-cum-Means (Technical)	Up to ₹33,000
SVMCM (Swami Vivekananda)	Up to ₹60,000

7. Is it mandatory to submit a hard copy to the school/college?

Yes. After online submission, you must print the application and submit it to your institution (usually within 48 hours) for verification.

8. What happens if I submit false documents?

Your application will be rejected, and you may be disqualified from all future government scholarships.

9. When will I receive the scholarship money?

After successful verification and approval, the amount is transferred directly to your bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)—typically within 2–4 months of approval.

10. Why was my application rejected?

Common reasons:

• Incorrect or mismatched documents.
• Duplicate or multiple applications.
• Failed to submit the physical copy to the institution.
• Bank account not linked with Aadhaar.
• Did not meet eligibility or income criteria.