West Bengal’s New Scholarship Guidelines for 2025-26: What Students & Institutions Need to Know, West Bengal’s New Scholarship Guidelines for 2025-26: What Students & Institutions Need to Know
The Government of West Bengal has released updated instructions for the implementation of Pre-Matric and Post-Matric Scholarship Schemes for the Academic Year 2025-26. These changes aim to streamline processes, reduce delays, and ensure transparency in scholarship disbursement. Here’s a breakdown of the key updates and what they mean for students, parents, and educational institutions.
1. Mandatory Biometric e-KYC for All Applicants
Starting this year, Aadhaar-based biometric authentication is compulsory for all scholarship applicants. This includes:
- Students applying for Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships.
- Institute Nodal Officers (INOs), Heads of Institutions (HOIs), and other officials involved in verification.
Why it matters?
- Prevents duplicate/fraudulent applications.
- Ensures faster and more secure disbursement.
Action Required:
- Students must complete biometric verification during application.
- Institutions must facilitate e-KYC for those without Aadhaar.
2. Faster Scholarship Disbursement with APB System
All payments will now be made through the Aadhaar Payment Bridge (APB)—no more bank account-based transfers.
Key Changes:
- Aadhaar seeding is mandatory—students must link their Aadhaar with their bank accounts.
- Real-time status updates will be available to track payment progress.
What Students Should Do?
- Check Aadhaar-bank linkage before applying.
- If not linked, visit a bank or Aadhaar camp (organized by SNOs/DNOs).
3. Strict Deadlines for Institutions & Verification
To reduce delays, the government has set strict timelines:
- Renewal applications must be processed early, with State share disbursed by July 2025.
- New applications will undergo real-time verification (no more waiting for portal closure).
- Geo-tagging of all institutes is now mandatory.
For Institutions:
Ensure valid AISHE/UDISE+ codes are updated.
Verify institution type (Govt./Aided/Private) correctly.
4. Digital Document Verification via DigiLocker
No more submitting physical copies!
- Caste, income, and domicile certificates will be fetched online via DigiLocker/API Setu.
- Reduces fraud and speeds up approval.
Students Must:
- Upload digital copies of required documents.
- Ensure details match Aadhaar records.
5. Clear Pending Dues from Previous Years
The state has directed districts to:
- Clear all pending scholarships from 2023-24 & 2024-25.
- Resolve Aadhaar seeding failures and other discrepancies.
Affected Students:
- Check your scholarship status on the portal.
- Contact DWO/BCW office if dues are pending.
6. Awareness Campaigns & Grievance Redressal
To ensure no student misses out:
- Mass awareness drives will be conducted in schools/colleges.
- SMS/email alerts will notify applicants about status updates.
Parents/Students Should:
- Attend local scholarship camps.
- Follow updates on the West Bengal Scholarship Portal.
Final Takeaways
✅ Complete biometric e-KYC
early to avoid last-minute rush.
✅ Link Aadhaar with bank accounts for
APB payments.
✅ Renewal applicants should
apply ASAP for faster processing.
✅ Institutes must geo-tag
campuses and update codes.
Need Help?
- Contact your District Welfare Officer (DWO) or visit the BCWTD Portal.
These reforms aim to make scholarships more accessible, transparent, and efficient. Share this info with fellow students to ensure everyone benefits!
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(Source: BCWTD Memo No. 14.4(E), Dated 13.06.2025)
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