Aikyashree Scholarship: Eligibility, Income Certificate, Application Process & More :2025
The Aikyashree Scholarship is a flagship initiative by the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) aimed at financially supporting students from minority communities Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsee across a wide spectrum of education, from primary school (Class I) to professional and technical degrees including PhD
Aikyashree Scholarship Application Table
Application Type
Start Date
End Date
Fresh Application
[Enter Date]
[Enter Date]
Renewal Application
[Enter Date]
[Enter Date]
Eligibility Criteria
Be a resident of West Bengal.
Belong to a minority community as recognized by the state.
Study in a recognized institution in India.
Meet the income and academic requirements.
Eligibility by Class and Course Type
Level of Study
Minimum Eligibility
Applicable Students
Class I – V
Enrolled in Govt./Govt. aided school
Minority students
Class VI – X
Minimum 50% in previous exam
All minority students
Class XI – XII
60% (Gen), 55% (SC/ST/OBC)
In higher secondary
UG/PG
60% in previous level
Recognized colleges
Technical Courses
60%+
Engineering, Medical, Nursing, Law
PhD
Admission proof
Based on UGC/University norms
Income Criteria
Annual family income must be below ₹2.5 lakhs.
Income proof is mandatory.
Income Certificate Requirements
Must be issued by BDO, SDO, or District Magistrate.
Must mention:
Income clearly
Family members
Date of issue and office stamp
Validity and Format
Valid for 6 months.
Should be recent and original.
PDF or JPEG format preferred for upload.
Required Documents
Aadhaar card
Recent passport photo
Income certificate
Bank passbook copy
Marksheet of last exam passed
Domicile/residence certificate
Religion certificate (if applicable)
Admission receipt for current year
Upload Tips
Keep file size under 200KB.
Name files clearly.
Ensure legibility and full visibility.
Scholarship Amount: General Education
Course Level
% Marks
Annual Amount (₹)
Class I–V
Pass
₹1,100 – ₹1,500
Class VI–X
50%+
₹4,400 – ₹5,500
Class XI–XII
60%+
₹7,200 – ₹9,600
UG (General)
60%+
₹12,000 – ₹14,000
PG
60%+
₹16,500 – ₹19,000
PhD
60% or per institute
₹20,000 – ₹26,000
Scholarship Amount for Technical Courses
Technical Course
Required %
Scholarship Amount per Year (₹)
Engineering (B.Tech/B.E)
60%+
₹25,000 – ₹30,000
Nursing (GNM/ANM/BSc)
60%+
₹22,000 – ₹28,000
Polytechnic/Diploma
55%+
₹18,000 – ₹22,000
ITI Courses
50%+
₹12,000 – ₹16,000
Medical (MBBS/BDS)
60%+
₹30,000 – ₹35,000
Law (LLB/LLM)
60%+
₹20,000 – ₹24,000
Management (BBA/MBA)
60%+
₹22,000 – ₹26,000
BCA/MCA
60%+
₹20,000 – ₹25,000
Application Procedure
Select “New Registration” under the Aikyashree Scheme.
Fill in personal, academic, and bank details.
Upload all required documents.
Submit and print confirmation copy.
Eligibility for Renewal
You must have scored at least 50% marks in your last final examination.
You must be promoted to the next academic class.
Your family income must still be within the eligible income limit.
Payment & Disbursement
Direct Bank Transfer (DBT) to student’s account.
When is Scholarship Released?
Within 3–4 months after final submission and verification.
Note: In some cases, it is seen that the money arrives within this time, but in many cases, it is seen that the money is received outside this time, that is, even after the time has passed. So, request all of you to please follow the official website.
