Nabanna Scholarship: Financial Support for West Bengal Students

The Nabanna Scholarship Eligibility criteria are given below, students should check the eligibility details before applying for the scholarship

1. The candidate must be a resident of West Bengal and possess a domicile.

2. Board Scholars can study at any institution in the state after passing the State Board / Council of Secondary Education or State-aided University in West Bengal.

3. Candidates should get 65% marks in the Class 12 examination for Class 12.

4. Candidates should get at least 60% marks in the 12th class for the UG level.

5. For the PG level, the candidate should get 55% marks in graduation.

6. At the time of application, the candidate should not get any Central / State Scholarship or stipend in the same type of study in the last year.

7. Annual Income of the family must be less than Rs. 60,000/-.

The stepwise application process to apply for Nabanna Scholarship:

The Nabanna scholarship application process is an offline process. Candidates need to follow the following steps to apply for the same:

• Visit the official website Visit Website

• Click on the donation option.

• A new page will appear on the screen, scroll to “Educational Assistance”.

• Download the Nabanna Scholarship 2021 form.

• The form is available in Pdf format online.

• Enter the details carefully in the form according to the instructions provided.

• Submit the form with all the required documents to

           The Assistant Secretary,
          Chief Minister’s Office,
          Nabanna 325, Sarat Chatterjee Road,
          Howrah, Pin: 711102,
          West Bengal.

Note: Candidates are advised not to send the application form by speed post as your application may be rejected. A copy of the receipt will be provided when the application form is submitted. This is proof of your application.

The required documents for Nabanna Scholarship are:

1. Photocopies of Rank Card and Selection Committee Assignment Letter (for JEE or equivalent examination only)

2. Monthly Family Income Certificate from MDM / SDO / BDO / Group-A Govt. In the case of Municipal Corporation / Deputy Commissioner, Joint BDO. / Not less than the rank of Executive Officer.

3. Copy of the reference from the MP / MLA to the Hon’ble Chief Minister declaring the monthly family income of the student.

4. Education Receipt of year/semester details along with self-declaration under his signature regarding the current course of study and receipt of any scholarship assistance/assistance will be calculated with the seal of the head of the current institution.

5. A bank account statement with a copy of the bank passbook such as Pass IFSC Code, Branch Code, Branch Name, Account Number, Bank Name.

6. Photocopies of all the Mark sheets.

7. Photocopy of fees booklet.

8. Contact Details

The whole process followed for the submission of fresh application shall be followed for the renewal process as well.

• The application form for the renewal process will be available on the official website.

• Choose the ‘RENEWAL’ option on the application form.

• Fill all the details mentioned in the form.

• Attach attested copies of all documents required for the application form.

• Submit the form at the Nabanna center.

This scholarship scheme aims at providing financial aid to the students who wish to pursue their higher studies but are facing financial issues. The scholarship provides the amount of Rs.10,000 per year to the students.

In case of any query, candidates are free to contact:
Phone no. : 033-22141902, 033-22525278
Email id. : cm@wb.gov.in
Website : Visit Website

Q1. Who can apply for a scholarship without a scholarship?
Ans. West Bengal citizens and family income are Rs. Less than 60,000/-, he can apply for this scholarship based on his educational qualification and safe percentage.

Q2. When can we apply?
Ans. No specific dates have been specified for the Nabanna Scholarship 2021 pdf. Students can apply for this scholarship anytime.

Q3. How to apply for a Nabanna Scholarship 2021?
Ans. Students who have fulfilled the eligibility criteria prescribed by the West Bengal Chief Minister’s Relief Fund can apply for the scholarship without visiting the official website wbcmo.gov.in. Download the Scholarship Application Form and fill in the required information. Finally, send it to Nabanna’s official address.

Q4. How much is the prize money given to scholars?
Ans. Students who have applied for a non-subsidized scholarship will be given a prize of Rs. 10,000/- per annum irrespective of the scholarship.