Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, West Bengal 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following conditions:

• Must be a domicile of West Bengal.
• Must have secured admission to a technical or professional course in a recognized institution within the state.
• Must have obtained at least 50% marks in the last Higher Secondary (10+2) or Graduation examination.
• The annual family income should be less than ₹2,50,000 from all sources.

Note:

• Students residing in West Bengal but studying outside the state are not eligible, except for those enrolled in specific listed institutions notified by WBMDFC.
• A list of eligible institutions outside West Bengal is periodically updated by WBMDFC.

Scholarship Benefits

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Caste certificate (if applicable).
2. Marksheet of the last qualifying examination.
3. Family income certificate.
4. First page of the bank passbook (showing account details).
5. Institute verification form duly authenticated by the Head of the Institution (HOI) in the prescribed format.

How to Apply?

Follow these steps to apply for the Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, West Bengal:

1. Visit the Official Scholarship Portal of West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC).
2. Register/Login using the required details.
3. Fill in the online application form with accurate academic and personal information.
4. Upload all necessary documents in the prescribed format.
5. Review and submit the application before the deadline.
6. Track the status of the application through the official portal.

Application Deadline Last Date to Apply: 30-Apr-2025

For further details, visit the official website of WBMDFC