Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24 has been introduced by the Backward Classes Welfare Department coming under the Government of West Bengal. ST students enrolled in Classes 9 and 10 in the schools of West Bengal are encouraged to apply. The aim of this scholarship programme includes providing financial assistance to ST category students while reducing the rate of school drop-outs in the state. Among the rewards of this scholarship scheme are benefits up to INR 750 per month and an adhoc grant of INR 1000 per year.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24: Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility norms for the Pre-Matric scholarship for ST students West Bengal 2023-24 are discussed herein:
- The candidate has to be a resident of the West Bengal state of India and belong to the ST category
- The student should be studying in Class 9 or Class 10 in a school in West Bengal
- The student’s annual family income must not be more than INR 2 lakh per annum
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24: Rewards
The scholarship beneficiaries will receive the following rewards:
- Hostellers: Besides an adhoc grant of Rs 1000 per year, a sum of INR 750 every month for 10 months
- Day Scholars: In addition to an adhoc grant of INR 750 per year, a sum of INR 150 per month for 10 months
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24: List of Documents
Candidates have to submit the given list of documents with their application form:
- Caste Certificate Copy
- Income Certificate Copy
- Disability Certificate (if any)
- Academic Marksheets and Pass Certificates
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24: Application Process
The application process for Pre-Matric Scholarships for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24:
- The first step includes browsing the official portal
- Search the home page for the “Students Corner” section and tap the “Student’s Registration” link
- The system then displays a list of districts, at which point you have to tick the district of your respective institute
- When done, the system exhibits the ”Caste Certificate” verification page, where you are required to provide correct information about your caste and other related details
- Go on to then tap the “Submit” tab, after which the system displays the online registration page
- Fill in the required fields in the registration form and submit it
- Subsequently, the system will generate your login credentials
- Use your login details and sign in to your account
- Go to the application form and provide all the mandatory information
- Uploading the relevant documents is also compulsory
- Proceed by reviewing your application to check for any errors
- Make any required changes and submit your application
Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24: Application Deadline
The last date to apply for the Pre-Matric Scholarship for ST Students West Bengal 2023-24 is 31st October 2023.
Application Deadline – 31 October 2023
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