SC ST OBC Scholarship 2025 : The main scholarship for SC, ST, and OBC students in West Bengal is the Oasis Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year, which is managed by the West Bengal Backward Classes Welfare Department. Students can apply online through the official OASIS portal for sc st obc scholarship 2025 apply online, ranging from Class 9 to postgraduate level. 2025-26 সেশনের জন্য প্রি-ম্যাট্রিক এসসি, প্রিম্যাট্রিক এসটি, প্রি-ম্যাট্রিক ওবিসি, পোস্ট ম্যাট্রিক এসসি, পোস্ট ম্যাট্রিক এসটি, পোস্ট ম্যাট্রিক ওবিসি এবং প্রি-ম্যাট্রিক কম্পোনেন্ট-২-এর জন্য অনলাইন আবেদন শুরু হয়েছে।
OASIS Scholarship Application Process (Fresh)
| Step | Action | Key Detail |
| 1. Registration | Visit the official OASIS portal ($\text{oasis.gov.in}$) and click on ‘Student Registration’ in the Students’ Corner. | Choose the district where your institution is located (or your permanent address if studying outside West Bengal). |
| 2. Account Creation | Fill in details like your name, date of birth, caste certificate number (for verification), and family income. | You will receive a User ID and Password (or Application Number). Download and secure the acknowledgement slip. |
| 3. Login & Form Filling | Log in using your new credentials. Fill in all personal, academic, and bank details carefully. | Ensure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and DBT-enabled for direct fund transfer. |
| 4. Verify and Lock | Recheck all the information you have entered. Once satisfied, click on ‘Verify and Lock’. | Crucial: After locking, you cannot make any further changes. |
| 5. Print Application | Download and print the computer-generated application form. | This is the hard copy you will submit. |
| 6. Hard Copy Submission | Submit the printed application form along with self-attested copies of all supporting documents. | Submit to the concerned Block Development Officer (BDO) office or PO-cum-DWO office. |
Renewal Process
If you have received the OASIS scholarship in the previous year, the renewal process is shorter:
Log in to the OASIS portal using your previous User ID and password.
Click on ‘Renew Scholarship’.
Verify and update your existing personal details and enter your current academic information.
Click on ‘Renew and Lock Application’.
Print the renewal application form and submit the hard copy with the required supporting documents to the relevant office.
Eligibility & Required Documents
The scholarship is divided into Pre-Matric (Class 9-10) and Post-Matric (Class 11 onwards) schemes.
1. General Eligibility Criteria
Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
Caste: Must belong to the SC, ST, or OBC category.
Enrollment: Must be enrolled in a government-recognized institution.