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Aikyashree Scholarship

In West Bengal, the Aikyashree Scholarship 2024 is a government program to help financially underprivileged students pursuing higher education. Christians, Sikhs, Muslims, Parsi, and Buddhists are just a few of the diverse communities it serves.

Embarked by the West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC Scholarship), the Aikyashree Scholarship Program aims to give worthy scholars financial aid to follow their aspirations by the end of October 2024. Did you know the scholarship program covers your tuition and other educational expenses? It's an opportunity to ensure everyone has access to quality education. So why not take advantage of it? Students can apply for the Aikyashree Scholarship 2024 through the Aikyashree portal.

Documents Required for Aikyashree

Before beginning the application process, students must have the necessary documents to qualify for the Aikyashree Scholarship 2024. Among them are:

  • Minority community certificate
  • Income certificate
  • Fee receipt of current year
  • Previous year marksheet
  • Domicile/ Residential certificate
  • Bank account Details
  • A Valid mobile number
  • Aadhar Card
  • Passport size photograph
  • A receipt of your tuition fees
  • The fee structure of your course

Eligibility Criteria for Aikyashree Scholarship

Pre-matric Scholarship and Post-matric Scholarship
  • The applicant needs to be a West Bengal citizen.
  • Enrolling in an educational institution approved by the Central Government, the University of the State, the Board of Education, or the Council is necessary.
  • Students must score at least 50% of the percentile or an equivalent grade in the last exam.
  • A family's annual income should be above Rs. 2 lakh.
  • Pre-matric and post-matric scholarships are only available to students attending institutions in West Bengal.
Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
  • The candidate needs to be a West Bengal citizen.
  • They are needed to enroll in a professional or technical course.
  • It is needed to have received a minimum of 50% in the most recent Higher Secondary/Graduation exam.
  • The student's family income should be at most Rs. 2.5 lakh per year.
  • The West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation may notify inhabitants of the following institutions that are not in the state of West Bengal but are offering education there: such students may also apply

Aikyashree Helpline Number and Contact Details

Students can contact the officials through the WBMDFC Scholarship Helpline with any questions they have about the Aikyashree Scholarship.

Here are the details for getting in touch
Email: scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com
Helpline (landline): 033-4047468
Call 1800-120-2130 toll-free
Or Call on 6290875550 for technical assistance.

Types of Aikyashree Scholarship

  • Pre-Matric Scholarship for students in classes 1 to 10.
  • Post-Matric Scholarship for students from class 11 up to Ph.D. level.
  • Merit Cum Means Scholarship for students in technical or professional courses.
  • Talent Support Scholarship (TSP) or Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship for students who score less than 50% marks.
  • Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship for the Students in the eleventh grade and above

How to Apply for Aikyashree Scholarship 2024

To complete the Aikyashree application procedure, adhere to the stages listed below:

Step 1: Enrollment of Students
  • Open the Aikyashree Scholarship portal https://wbmdfcscholarship.in/.
  • Select New Registration.
  • Choose the District of your Institute.
  • Fill out the registration form with your name, bank account number, mobile number, email address, district, and guardian's name.
  • To continue, press the "Submit" button.
Step 2: Eligibility
  • Complete the online form to determine your eligibility for the program, providing information about your current school, course or class name, last exam completed, board name, year of previous exam passing, percentage of marks received, annual family income, and email address.
  • Carefully review the information and select Submit & Proceed.
Step 3: Finishing the Registration
  • A provisional User ID shall be generated for you immediately, a mandatory requirement to access the platform and avail of the services.
  • Students will receive an email ID and the password at the given email address.
Step 4: Login as a student
  • To access the Student Login page, enter the User ID and Password.
  • Type in these particulars: Academic Data, Personal detail, Banking Information
  • Click "Submit" after changing the password (Required for increased security).
Step 5: Completed Submission
  • Complete the section on Basic Information.
  • Complete the Academic Information field.
  • Select Submit and Proceed.
  • Finish filling out the bank account information and make sure it is correct.
  • Select the "Pre-View" tab and review all the information provided.
  • Select "Final Submit" from the drop-down menu.
Final Step: Verification and Printing
  • Examine each detail.
  • Print a copy of the application form if you know the data is accurate.
  • Send the application form to the appropriate institute with a copy of your bank passbook, which has your IFSC code and bank account number.

How to Apply for the Renewal of Scholarship

  • Go to the West Bengal Minorities Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC Scholarship) official website.
  • Select the "Aikyashree Scholarship" menu item.
  • Choose the button labeled "Renew Application.
  • Type in your birthdate and application ID.
  • Your mobile number will receive an OTP. Enter it to proceed.
  • Verify that your personal information is accurate.
  • You can amend your bank account details if they have changed.
  • Press the "Submit" button.

How to Check Aikyashree Scholarship Status?

If you applied for the Aikyashree Scholarship and want to check your application status, follow these steps:

  • Visit the Aikyashree Scholarship’s official website.
  • Click on ‘Student Area’.
  • Select ‘Track Application Status’.
  • Choose your institute’s district.
  • Enter your Application ID, registration year, and date of birth.
  • Fill in the captcha and click ‘Submit’.
  • You can now see the current status of your application.