March 12, 2023
Aikyashree (oikosri) is a scholarship scheme run by the state government of West Bengal. West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation (WBMDFC: wbmdfc scholarship.org) regulates the scheme. The West Bengal government started this scholarship scheme in 2019-20 to provide financial aid to underprivileged students belonging to the minority classes.
Financially poor students from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi communities are entitled to get help under this scheme. However, they must fulfil some specific eligibility criteria to avail themselves of the benefits. The Aikyashree scholarship scheme covers poor students’ education from Class 01 to the PhD level. The beneficiaries have to renew their application whenever needed to continue their candidature.
West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) is yet to release notification for this year, however candidates can refer to previous year notification.
Aikyashree-important-datesThe following are the highlights of the scholarship scheme. Aspiring candidates may go through the following information.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Scholarship | Aikyashree Scholarship. Also known as oikosri |
| Launched by | West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation (WBMDFC) |
| State | West Bengal |
| Launched for | Students belonging to Minority communities (Buddhist, Sikh, Jain, Muslim, Parsi & Christian) |
| Scholarship Type | State Government scheme |
| Method of Application | Online |
| Official Website | www.wbmdfcscholarship.in , www.wbmdfc.org (wbmdfc scholarship.org) |
| Session | 2022-23 |
| Eligible Courses | Class 1 to PhD |
| Application Start Date | 15 August 2022 |
| Application Closing Date | 31 October 2022 |
| Helpline Number | 1800-120-2130 6290875550 (Technical Helpdesk) |
| Helpline Email ID | scholarship.wbmdfc@gmail.com |
WBMDFC announces essential dates regarding the application, exam, and results in the official notification on wbmdfc scholarship.org. The following are the important dates as per the previous year notification:
| Scholarship | Start Date | Last Date |
| Pre-matric scholarship (for meritorious students from class-1 to class-10) | 15 August 2022 | 31 October 2022 |
| Post-matric scholarship (for meritorious students from class-11 to PhD) | 15 August 2022 | 31 October 2022 |
| Merit-cum-Means scholarship (for technical and professional courses) | 15 August 2022 | 31 October 2022 |
| Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship | 15 August 2022 | 31 October 2022 |
| Hindi Scholarship Scheme | 15 August 2022 | 31 October 2022 |
When WBMDFC started this scheme in 2019-20, there were only three scholarship schemes. But now it has five schemes in total. The following is the list of scholarships provided under the Aikyashree scholarship scheme:
| Scholarship Name | Details |
| West Bengal Pre- matric Scholarship | Class 1 to Class 10 students can apply for this scholarship. The scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 150 to Rs. 750 per month. Selected students get an additional Ad hoc Reward of up to Rs. 1000 per year along with the scholarship amount. |
| West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship | Class 11 & 12, Graduation, and Post-graduation students can apply for this scholarship. This scholarship offers financial aid to SC, ST, and OBC students. The scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 160 to Rs. 1200 per month. |
| Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal | This scholarship is only for female students. The scholarship is offered to students who have qualified for class-12 from any board in West Bengal. Female students pursuing an undergraduate degree in Basic Science/Engineering/Medicine at any institute in West Bengal can apply for this scholarship. Students will get Rs. 3000 per month, if eligible. Students also get a yearly book grant of Rs. 2000. |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | This is a merit-cum-means scholarship. This scholarship is for Technical and Professional candidates. Financial support of up to Rs. 8000 per month is given to students depending on the level of education or program. This scholarship’s distribution is subject to the student’s academic advantage and financial need. |
| Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal | This scholarship is offered to support the Hindi language students in Non-Hindi speaking states like West Bengal. Students studying in higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and research level courses (M.Phil., PhD or M.Lit. etc.) can apply for this scholarship. Aikyashree scholarship amount ranges from Rs. 300 to Rs. 1000 per month in this program. |
There are five scholarships under this scheme. All of them differ in various ways. Eligibility for each scholarship is one of them. Every scholarship program under this scheme has different eligibility criteria. The following are the eligibility criteria for the Aikyashree scholarship scheme’s different programs:
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The student must be pursuing a degree in Engineering, Medicine, or technical/professional courses (other than regular graduation or postgraduation course).
Aikyashree scholarship is fully funded by the state government and it is granted only to students who have scored minimum qualifying marks in the previous exam. The scheme divides beneficiaries into two groups – Day scholars and hostellers. Hostellers get monetary benefits moderately higher than day scholars. The following are the Aikyshree scholarship amount under different programs for hostellers and day scholars.
| Scholarship | Class | Admission Fee & Tuition Fee Waiver | Maintenance Allowance Waiver | Total Benefits |
| Pre-Matric | 1 to 5 | – | – | – |
| Pre-Matric | 6 to 10 | Rs. 4400 | Rs. 6600 | Rs. 11000 |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 | Rs. 7700 | Rs. 4200 | Rs. 11900 |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 (equivalent technical and vocational courses) | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 4200 | Rs. 15200 |
| Post-Matric | Undergraduate and Postgraduate | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6300 | Rs. 9600 |
| Post-Matric | M.Phil and PhD | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 13200 | Rs. 16500 |
| Merit-cum-Means | Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses | Rs. 22,000 | Rs. 11000 | Rs. 33000 |
| Scholarship | Class | Admission Fee & Tuition Fee Waiver | Maintenance Allowance Waiver | Total Benefits |
| Pre-Matric | 1 to 5 | – | Rs. 1100 | Rs. 1100 |
| Pre-Matric | 6 to 10 | Rs. 4400 | Rs. 1100 | Rs. 5500 |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 | Rs. 7700 | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 10200 |
| Post-Matric | 11 and 12 (equivalent technical and vocational courses) | Rs. 11,000 | Rs. 2500 | Rs. 13500 |
| Post-Matric | Undergraduate and Postgraduate | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6600 |
| Post-Matric | M.Phil and PhD | Rs. 3300 | Rs. 6000 | Rs. 9300 |
| Merit-cum-Means | Medical Engineering, Management, Law, Chartered Accountant, etc. courses | Rs. 22,000 | Rs. 5500 | Rs. 27500 |
The following is the process to apply for the Aikyashree scholarship:
1st Step – Student Registration
2nd Step – Student’s Login
3rd Step – Complete Application
If you want to apply for the Aikyashree scholarship, you must ensure that you have all the required documents available. If not, you should arrange them first and then only start with the application. The following are the required documents for the Aikyashree application:
Although you can access the application webpage of any scholarship program from WBMDFC’s official website, there are different portals for each scholarship. The following are different application portals for different scholarships under the Aikyshree scheme.
| West Bengal Pre- matric Scholarship | The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/ |
| West Bengal Post-matric Scholarship | The application can be sent via the portal http://oasis.gov.in/ |
| Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal | The application can be sent via the portal https://jbnsts.ac.in/ |
| Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship (SVMCM) | The application can be received via the portal www.wbmdfcscholarship.gov.in or https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in |
| Hindi Scholarship Scheme, West Bengal | The application can be sent offline to the following address: Scholarship & Stipend Section of Education, Directorate, West Bengal, Bikash Bhawan, DF Block, Salt Lake Sector 1, Bidhannagar, Kolkata, West Bengal 700091 |
You can see the current status of your application by following the following steps:
West Bengal government’s Aikyashree scholarship is not a one-time benefit scheme. Deserving students can get financial aid over the years. But the mere first application isn’t enough for continuous benefit. Students have to renew their application and update it with the relevant information at prescribed times. 15 December 2022 is the last date for application renewal. The following are the steps to renew the Aikyashree scholarship application:
The procedure for doing institute login is quite similar to student login. The following are steps to institute login:
The procedure for doing official login is a bit different than institute login. The following are steps to student login:
Students can reach out to the authorities to seek any help and report any issues concerning the Aikyashree scholarship. The following are the contact details of WBMDFC (wbmdfc scholarship.org) :
. The Aikyshree scholarship amount differs under the different programs. For instance, the scholarship amount is different under the Pre-Matric Scholarship, Post-Matric Scholarship, Swami Vivekanand Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, Bigyani Kanya Medha Britti Scholarship, West Bengal, and Hindi Scholarship Scheme. Further, there are two groups under each type of scholarship – hostellers and day scholars. They both get different scholarship amounts under the same scholarship program. So, how much you will get as a scholarship amount depends on the type of scholarship and group.
According to the official website of West Bengal Minority Development and Finance Corporation, the last date to apply for the Aikyshree scholarship is 31 December 2022.
The percentage criteria for the Aikyshree scholarship differs in various scholarship types. For the Swami Vivekanand Merit-cum-Means scholarship, students need to score at least 75% in classes 10 and 12. Generally, it requires 53% in postgraduation, 55% in professional courses, and 50% in 10 and 12th. Students need to score at least 50% marks in the previous exam to renew the application.
Aikyashree scholarship is exclusive to the resident students of West Bengal. It is a mandatory criterion to be a resident of West Bengal to be eligible for this scholarship. Therefore, students from other states can not apply for this scholarship. However, Hindi Scholarship Scheme is an exception where students from other non-Hindi-speaking states can apply for this scholarship. But they must be residing in West Bengal.