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This section is useful for both parents and students of school learners who are looking for aff ordable learning institutions and merit-based financial support for pre-matric and post- matric education.

This section provides a detailed list of minority-run coaching academies, educational institutes and scholarship schemes available for pre-matric, post-matric, undergraduate and postgraduate students.

The institutes named under this section are usually boarding and coaching centres functioning as daytime schools for minority educational development. Fees for these institutes are usually minimal.

Numerous organizations including private sector undertakings and state banks support talentbased as well as merit-based students under their collaborative scholarship schemes. These scholarships cover the tuition fee for students whose annual family income maybe between 1 lakh to 2 lakh per annum or even less.

The details of these scholarships are available in state government website and can be accessed through a valid identity proof and established record of merit.

  • SALIENT FEATURES

    SALIENT FEATURES

    The National Institutes of Technology (NITs) are autonomous public institutes of higher education, located in India. NITs offer degree courses at bachelors, masters, and doctorate levels in various branches of engineering, architecture, management and science. Admission to the under-graduate courses such as Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) and Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) programs in NITs are through Joint Entrance Examination (Main). Admission to postgraduate courses are through the Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering for Master of Technology (M.Tech) and Master of Science (M.Sc.) programs, Common Admission Test for Master of Business Administration (MBA) program and NIMCET for Master of Computer Applications (MCA) program.

    1. Eligible students are to apply ONLINE at - www.scholarships.gov.in
    2. Student must be a citizen of India and domicile of West Bengal.
    3. Students having AADHAAR linked bank account will get preference in directly crediting scholarship amount.
    4. One registration will be allowed with one active bank account number.
    5. Student should have obtained at least 50% marks in the LAST FINAL Examination.
    6. Applicants in receipt of scholarship benefit last year and having a permanent ID must apply under renewal category only.
    7. Students who are applying for the first time will have to submit application as FRESH candidate.
    8. One registration will be allowed with one mobile number.
    9. 30% of total Scholarship has been kept reserved for Girls students.
    10. Distance Education applicants are not eligible to apply.
    11. A student is eligible for scholarship from any one source only.
    12. No document is required to be uploaded.
  • SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES AT A GLANCE

    SCHOLARSHIP SCHEMES AT A GLANCE

    No. Scholarship Scheme Class of Study Website/Web Portal Minimum Marks Annual Family Income
    1 Pre Matric I-X https://wbmdfcscholarship.in/ 50% in last exam, except for Class I Upto `1 Lakh
    2 Post Matric Upto Ph.D. https://wbmdfcscholarship.in/ 50% in last exam Upto `2 Lakh
    3 Merit-cum-Means Specified Technical and Professional courses https://wbmdfcscholarship.in/ 50% in last exam Upto `2.5 Lakh
    4 Post Matric Stipend Under Talent Support Program Upto Ph.D. https://wbmdfcscholarship.in/ Less than 50% in last exam Upto `2 Lakh
  • RATE OF SCHOLARSHIP (IN ₹)

    RATE OF SCHOLARSHIP (IN ₹)

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  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP

    MORE INFORMATION ABOUT SCHOLARSHIP

    SCHOLARSHIP NAME CRITERIA AWARD ELIGIBILITY WHEN TO APPLY APPLICATION LINK
    IDB Scholarship The fields of study should be in development-related disciplines (focus on Sustainability Science) N/A To pursue undergraduate Professional 4 to 5 yrs bachelor courses in India August Online https://metdelhi.org/idbscholarship/
    AICTE Scholarship Scheme for Girl Child / 'Pragati' Scholarship Scheme For Girls Student To promote technical education among girls Rs.4000 per Annum (Rs.2000 for Degree and Rs.2000 for Diploma) of up to Rs 50,000 per year per student Two girl child per family, candidate should be admitted to 1st year of Degree/Diploma course in any of The AICTE approved Institution, family income less than 8 lakhs By post, Email By post, Email https://www.aicte-india.org or https://www.aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes/General-Instructions
    AICTE- Scholarships for Differently Able (DA) Students/ 'Saksham' Scholarship Scheme For Specially Abled Student To provide the financial assistance to the DA students to promote technical education (Eng, Architecture, Pharmacy, applied arts etc.) at degree and diploma levels Rs.1000 per Annum (Rs. 500 for Degree and Rs.500 for Diploma), up to Rs 50000 per year per student Candidate should be admitted to 1st year of Degree/Diploma course in any of The AICTE approved Institution, family income less than 8 lakhs October By post, Email https://www.buddy4study.com/ or https://www.aicte-india.org/schemes/students-development-schemes/General-Instructions
    Bharat Petroleum Scholarships Indian citizen, holding a degree from a recognized university and residing in India at the time of application, and who have secured at least 65% in Arts and 70% in Engineering, Science or Commerce at the Graduate Level. The applicant should be below 25 years as on first of September. Students with confirmed admission to any full time, two years Post Graduate Degree Course (in any field of education other than fine arts), at any recognized University/Institute of repute in India or abroad. N/A Secured at least 65% in Arts and 70% in Engineering, Science or Commerce at the Graduate level. The applicant should be below 25 years as on First of September. The official notification is released much before the normal academic year in India and abroad based institutions and Universities. Online/Form can be obtained from the organization by sending them a request for the application form in a self addressed envelope affixed with a stamp of appropriate value before the last date for obtaining the application form bharatpetroleum.com or https://www.bharatpetroleum.com/careers/Scholarship-Announcement.aspx
    CBSE Single Girl Child Scholarship for Class 10 passed only single girl child of their Parents/ CBSE Merit Scholarship Scheme For Single Girl Child Studying Class XI & XII (in School affiliated with CBSE) whose tuition fee is not more than Rs. 1,500/- p.m. during the academic year Rs 500 per month for 2 years (maximum) All Single Girl Students, who have secured 60% or more marks in CBSE Class X Examination Last date for the submission of application Form: October Online http://cbse.nic.in/Scholarship/Webpages/Guidelines%20and%20AF.html
    Central Sector Scheme / Central Sector Scheme of Scholarship for College and University Students Scholarship for Class 12 passed students of Science, Commerce & Arts subjects. Annual target is 82000 scholarships per year (41000 for boys and 41000 for girls) Graduation course: Rs 10,000 per year for 3 years, Master course: Rs 20,000 per year for next 2 years Students above 80th percentile of successful candidates in the relevant stream from a particular Board of Examination in class XII, pursuing regular course and not availing other scholarships, are eligible to apply under this Scheme. application Start Date: First week of July, Last Date for Submission of application form: Last Week of August Online, post http://mhrd.gov.in/scholarships-educationloan-0
    Chief Minister Relief Fund Scholarship Assistance from Chief Minister’s Relief Fund and Chief Minister’s Discretionary Fund is given to the economically weaker students. Who is studying in any institutions of the State after passing out the State Board /Council of Secondary Education or a State aided University in West Bengal. Rs 10,000 Who has got 65% marks in aggregate in Madhyamik Examination [for H.S. level] or 60% in aggregate in H.S. Examination [for U.G. level] or 55% Marks in the Honours Subject [for P.G. level]. Annual family income not exceed Rs 60,000/-. There are no exact/fixed dates to apply for this Scholarship. Candidates are eligible to apply at any time during his/her current course. Online/ Downloaded application to be sent by Ordinary Post/Drop box to the Address of – The Assistant Secretary, Chief Minister’s Office, 'Nabanna' 325, Sarat Chatterjee Road Howrah - 711 102 http://wbcmo.gov.in/donation.aspx or www.wbcmo.gov.in
    Nest-Junior Scholarships 20 Nationwide Education And Scholarship Test Students of all recognized schools/colleges of Class IX, X, XI & XII (Science Stream only) for the award of several scholarships worth Rs. 25,000/- toRs. 50,000/- each. Rs. 25,000/- toRs. 50,000/- FOR STUDENTS OF CLASS IX, X, XI & XII (SCIENCE) AND 1ST & 2ND YEAR OF DIPLOMA ENGINEERING Last Date for Submission of application form: 30th April, Online Exam Date: End of July NEST Junior Result: 1st Week of September Download application form and sent via post https://www.nest.net.in or http://www.nest.net.in/application_form.htm
    NEST Scholarship 21th Nationwide Education and Scholarship Test (NEST-Senior) Students of science, engineering and medical courses as well as those in class XII having science NEST SENIOR-I (10 or more scholarships of Rs. 35,000/- each with Rs. 75,000/- to Rank No. 1); NEST SENIOR-II (10 or more scholarships of Rs. 40,000/- each with Rs. ONE LAKH to Rank No. 1) Students pursuing science subject specialization in Class XII and Bachelors level. Last Date Of Submission Of application Forms: 31st October, 2018; Exam Date: Last Sunday Of January; NEST Senior Result: 5 April, 2019. Online(application) and through post (demand draft) https://www.nest.net.in or http://www.nest.net.in/application_form.htm
    Foundation for Excellence Scholarship (FFE) The applicants should have passed their Higher Secondary/Pre-University/ Intermediate/CBSE/ISC or equivalent board qualifying examination not earlier than in 2017. N/A The applicants should have scored not less than 70% marks in the qualifying examination. Students for their degrees in Engineering, Technology (BE/BTech) and Medicine (MBBS) N/A Online https://www.ffe.org or https://www.buddy4study.com/UID/FFES
    G. P. BIRLA SCHOLARSHIP G.P. Birla Educational Foundation (only for West Bengal). G.P. Birla Educational scholarships to the students who are recently passed Higher Secondary Examination The Scholarship will be granted to 100 selected students for one year at a time; Rs. 50,000/- per student per year 12th Passed, 80% + marks in state board or 85% or more from Central Board. Studies may be in any stream including Science, Humanities, Engineering, Medicine, Architecture, Commerce, Law, Chartered Accountancy, Company Secretaryship and Cost Accountancy Course in any recognized University/Institution in India Last Date for Submission of application form: July Download application and then sent via post http://www.gpbirlaedufoundation.com/
    Gaurav Foundation Scholarship Class 12th passed or above students going for higher education Tuition fee assistance up to INR 10 Lac to deserving candidates Age group of 17 years to 35 years; Have scored minimum 60% marks in all exams (since school days) application Start Date: 31st October, 2018; Submission of Form: 20th November, 2018 Download application and then sent via post https://www.buddy4study.com/UID/GFMS or http://www.gauravfoundation.org/scholarship.html
    HDFC Scholarship Educational Crisis Scholarship Support (ECSS) Programme ECSS aims to cover students from recognized Private or Government aided schools between standards 6 and 12 and students studying in undergraduate and postgraduate courses (full-time/part-time degree/diploma/courses) who due to personal/family crises are unable to continue bearing the cost of education and are at risk of dropping out of school/college/university. This situation would be defined as bereavement/death/terminal illness/permanent disability and loss of job of the breadwinner due to accident or any such extreme circumstances that have put a strain on the family resources. The Scholarship will cover the total annual School Fee up to a maximum of Rs 10,000 and College/University Fee up to a maximum of Rs 25,000 of the selected candidates. N/A application window open from: 1st July; Last Date for Submission of application form: August; Scholarship Selected List will be available: November Online/Offline https://www.hdfcbank.com/htdocs/common/ECSS_scholarship.htm
    Indian Oil academic Scholarship for Class 10, 12 & ITI passed students Total 2,600 Scholarships IndianOil Educational Scholarship is awarded for 4 streams as per detail given below: Engineering: 48 months @ 3000 Per month; MBBS: 48 months @ 3000 Per month; MBA: 24 months @ 3000 Per month; 10+/ITI: 24 months @ 1000 Per month N/A Course 10th/12th/ITI, Engineering & MBBS, MBA One can apply for the scholarship from 1st September to 30th September of every year. Submit Their Required Documents By 31st October Online http://ioclscholarship.sgm4u.in/index.php or www.iocl.com
    Internshala-career Scholarship for Girls The scholarship is meant to advance the girl’s career in some way – be it an allowance for pursuing an internship or undertaking a project in the chosen field, payment towards a specialized training program, special equipment, etc. Rs 25,000 Any girl (an Indian national) between the ages of 17 to 23 years (as of 31st December 2016), i.e. born between 1st January 1993 and 31st December 1999 with a career objective is eligible to apply Online internshala.com https://blog.internshala.com/2017/12/internshala-career-scholarship-for-girls-2018/
    Jagdish Bose National Science Talent Search (JBNSTS) Junior talent search test (Only for West Bengal) The students who have passed their 10th standard or equivalent examinations with 75% marks in aggregate and taken admission in class XI in science stream (with atleast 3 subjects from Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology, Statistics and Computer Science) in the year of application. It is a bi-phasic test involving written test (1st Phase) and Interview (Final Phase). Varies; A scholarship of Rs. 1000/- per month for two years (class XI and XII); Annual book grant of Rs. 2500/- Any Indian National who has passed the Higher Secondary or equivalent examination in the year of application (i.e., current year) and is studying B.Sc. (Hons.), Engineering or Medicine at undergraduate level in any institution, registered in West Bengal. Online & Offline; application Starts: 1st June, Last Date for Submission of application form: July, Last Date of Issue of Admit Card: August, Written Test: August, JBNSTS Junior Talent Search Test Result: November Download application and then sent via post https://www.jbnsts.org or https://www.jbnsts.org/juschprg.php
    JM SETHIA MERIT SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME The Scholarship scheme is categorized in four groups: Category A - For pursuing class 9 & 10; Category B - For pursuing class 11 & 12; Category C - For pursuing any undergraduate course; Category D - For pursuing any postgraduate course. Category A (No. of Scholarships 15) - Rs. 400 p.m. for two years; Category B (No. of Scholarships 15) - Rs. 500 p.m. for two years; Category C (No. of Scholarships 10) - Rs. 600 p.m. for three years as applicable; Category D (No. of Scholarships 10) - Rs. 700 p.m. for two or three years as applicable Class 9 to 12, graduation, post graduation Date for Submission of application Form - April to July; Date of Selection of Candidate - August and Date of Disbursement of Scholarship - September OR within the month prior to the next quarter. Download application and then sent via post https://www.b4s.in/UID/JMSMSS or http://www.jmstrust.com/activities.aspx
    KC Mahindra Scholarship scheme KC Mahindra group providing scholarship for students who are took admission on diploma Courses in India. Types of Scholarships: K. C. Mahindra Scholarships for Post-Graduate Studies Abroad, Mahindra Search for Talent Scholarship, K.C. Mahindra UWC Scholarship, Mahindra All India Talent Scholarship (MAITS) Varies by type of scholarship Students enrolled in diploma courses application Start Date: End of January, 2018; application End Date: 15th April, 2018 Online https://www.mahindra.com or https://www.kcmet.org/what-we-do-Scholarship-Grants.aspx
    Kishore Vaigyanik Protsahan Yojana (KVPY) The KVPY Fellowships are given to Indian Nationals only to Study in India. The advertisement for the KVPY Fellowship appears in all the national dailies normally on the Technology Day (May 11) and the Second Sunday of July every year. Selection of the students is made from those studying in XI standard to 1st year of any undergraduate Program in Basic Sciences namely B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Biology having aptitude for scientific research. Rs 5,000 pm Students enrolled in an undergraduate course in Basic Sciences, that is, B.Sc./B.S./B.Stat./B.Math./Int. M.Sc./M.S. in Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Statistics, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Molecular Biology, Botany, Zoology, Physiology, Biotechnology, Neurosciences, Bioinformatics, Marine Biology, Geology, Human Biology, Genetics, Biomedical Sciences, Applied Physics, Geophysics, Materials Science or Environmental Science. Online application Starts: 2nd week of July; Last Date for Submission of application form: 2nd Week of August; Last Date of Issue of Admit Card: 2nd Week of October; Exam Date: 1st Week of November; Result Announcement: 2nd Week of December Online http://kvpy.iisc.ernet.in
    LIC India Scholarship Scheme Students who have passed Class XII exam or its equivalent and are interested to pursue higher education in the field of i) Medicine, Engineering, Graduation in any discipline, Diploma Course in any field or other equivalent courses. ii) Vocational Courses through Government recognized Colleges/Institutes or courses in Industrial Training Institutes (ITI). An amount of Rs. 10,000/- per annum will be awarded to the selected candidate which is payable in ten monthly installments of Rs. 1,000/- each i) Students who passed the examination with at least 60% marks and the annual family income not more than 1 lakh. ii) The basic educational qualification is relaxed to Class X or equivalent with at least 60% marks in the Academic year 2015-16 subject to income ceiling of parents/guardians. Apply ASAP. Online https://www.licindia.in or https://www.licindia.in/Bottom-links/Golden-Jubilee-Foundation/Scholarship
    Loreal India - For Young Women in Science Scholarships Scholarship scheme for girls pursuing degree course in science: Medical, engineering, information technology, pharmacy, biotechnology or any other pertaining to Science (B.Sc). Cash Rs 2.5 lakh to each girl, 25 girls awarded in 2018 Passed XII with min 85% PCM/PCB, Max 19 years, family income should be less than 4 lakh per annum Applicants should visit http://www.foryoungwomeninscience.com/ Download application and then sent via post http://www.foryoungwomeninscience.com/
  • EDUCATION LOAN

    EDUCATION LOAN

    INFORMATION ABOUT NATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS

    1. SRTT Visiting Fellowships
    details For Social And Economic Change
    http://www.isec.ac.in/srtt-fellowships.htm
    2. Raman – Charpak Fellowship
    Department Of Science And Technology, Government Of India And Ministry Of Foreign Affairs, Government Of France
    http://www.cefipra.org/
    3. Tata Innovation Fellowship
    Department Of Biotechnology
    https://www.dbtindia.nic.in
    4. Ramalingaswamy Re-Entry Fellowship
    Department Of Biotechnology
    https://www.dbtindia.nic.in
    5. Ramanujan Fellowship
    Department Of Science And Technology
    http://serb.gov.in/formats.php#ramanujan
    6. J C Bose National Fellowships
    Department Of Science And Technology
    https://www.dst.gov.in
    7. Swarna Jayanti Fellowship
    Ministry Of Science And Technology And Department Of Science And Technology
    http://www.dst.gov.in/scientific-programme/ser-index.htm
    8. Vartha Fellowship
    Department Of Information, Government Of Karnataka
    http://Karnatakavarthe.org/downloads/
    9. Margdarshi Fellowship
    Wellcome trust –DBT India Alliance
    https://www.wellcomedbt.org/margdarshi.html
    10. Intermediate Researcher Fellowship
    Welcome trust-DBT India Alliance
    http://www.wellcomedbt.org/intermediate.html
    11. National Doctoral Fellowship
    All India Council For Technical Education (AICTE)
    http://www.aicte-india.org/dipndf.htm
    12. NCERT Doctoral Fellowships
    National Council Of Educational Research And Training
    http://www.ncert.nic.in/departments/nie/der/publication/pdf/guidelinesdoctoralfellowship.pdf
    13. Fulbright – Nehru Doctoral Research Fellowships
    United States-India Educational Foundation
    http://www.usief.org.in/Fulbright-nehru-doctoral-research-fellowships.aspx
    14. Prime Minister’s Fellowship Scheme For Doctoral Research
    Department Of Science And Technology, Ministry Of Science And Technology, Government Of India And Confederation Of Indian Industry
    https://www.cii.in/jointfellowshipscheme
    15. Jawaharlal Nehru Scholarships
    Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Fund
    http://www.jnmf.in
    16. Intermediate Fellowship For Researchers In India
    Department Of Biotechnology
    http://www.wellcomedbt.org/intermediate.html
    17. ICSSR Doctoral Research Fellowships For Indian Students
    Indian Council Of Social Science Research
    http://www.icssr.org
    18. Maulana Azad National Fellowship For Minority Students
    University Grant Commission (UGC)
    http://www.ugc.ac.in/manf/default.aspx
    19. ICMR International Fellowships
    Indian Council Of Medical Research
    http://icmr.nic.in/ifc_research.htm
    20. Media Fellowship
    Indo-Global Social Service Society
    http://www.bidar.nic.in/scholarships/6-26.pdf
    21. Rajiv Gandhi National Research Fellowship
    University Grant Commission (UGC)
    https://www.ugc.ac.in/rgnf/
    22. National Solar Science Fellows Program
    Ministry Of New And Renewable Energy, Government Of India
    http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/support-programme-scheme/national-solar-science-fellowships-programme.pdf
    23. IUSSTF Indo-US Science And Technology Forum Introduces Indo-US Research Fellowships For Indian Researchers
    Indo-US Science And Technology Forum
    http://www.indousstf.org/fellowship.htm
    24. Minister Of Culture Invites Application From Indian Nationals For The Award Of Senior Fellowships
    Ministry Of Culture, Government Of India
    http://indiaculture.nic.in/indiaculture/senior-junior-fellowship.html
    25. Young Fellowship
    International Foundation For Research And Education (IFRE)
    http://youngindiafellowship.com/Apply-Now.aspx
    26. Commonwealth Scholarships And Fellowships
    Ministry Of Human Resource Development, Government Of India
    http://www.csfp-online.org/
    27. Nehru Memorial Museum And Library Fellowships
    Department Of Science And Technology
    http://www.nehrumemorial.org/index.php
    28. The Ravi Sankaran Fellowship Program For Indian Students
    Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation
    http://www.ravisankaran.org/index.php
    29. The Legislative Assistants To Members Of Parliament (LAMP) Fellowship
    PRS Legislative Research, Centre For Policy Research
    http://lamp.prsindia.org/about-the-fellowship
    30. Prime Minister’s Rural Development Fellows Scheme
    Ministry Of Rural Development, Government Of India
    http://rural.nic.in/pmrdfs/
  • SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS TO STUDY IN ABROAD

    SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INDIAN STUDENTS TO STUDY IN ABROAD

    http://www.indiaeducation.net/studyabroad/usa/scholarships.html
    https://studyabroad.shiksha.com/scholarships
    https://www.topuniversities.com/student-info/scholarship-advice/international-scholarships-indian-students

    "PADHO PARDESH"

    Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Educational Loans for Overseas Studies for the Students Belonging to the Minority Communities

    http://www.minorityaffairs.gov.in/schemesperformance/padho-pardesh-scheme-interest-subsidy-educational-loans-overseas-studies-students-belonging-minority

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