The OASIS (Online Application for Scholarship in Studies) Scholarship is a government initiative by the Backward Classes Welfare and Tribal Development Department of West Bengal. It aims to provide financial assistance to students from Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) pursuing education from Class 9 to postgraduate levels.
Key Highlights:
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Eligibility: Open to SC, ST, and OBC students who are residents of West Bengal. Pre-matric applicants must be in Class 9 or 10, while post-matric applicants can be in Class 11, undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral programs.
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Income Criteria:
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SC/ST: Family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh per annum.
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OBC: Family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh per annum.
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Scholarship Amount: Varies based on the level of education and whether the student is a day scholar or a hosteller. For example:
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Pre-Matric:
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Day Scholars: ₹150/month + ₹700 annually.
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Hostellers: ₹750/month + ₹1,000 annually.
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Post-Matric:
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Undergraduate Courses:
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Day Scholars: ₹300/month.
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Hostellers: ₹750/month.
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Postgraduate Courses:
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Day Scholars: ₹3,300/month.
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Hostellers: ₹6,300/month.
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Application Process: Applications are submitted online through the official portal: oasis.gov.in. The registration for the academic session 2024-25 has commenced, and the last date for application is yet to be announced.
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Required Documents:
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Caste certificate
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Income certificate
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Academic certificates/mark sheets
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Aadhar card
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Bank account details
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Address proof
The OASIS Scholarship is a significant step towards promoting educational equity in West Bengal by supporting students from marginalized communities in their academic pursuits.
Prospectus 2024-2025
