By EFTeam Are you aware of the fact that the Government of West Bengal has a specific program or scheme for students out there, you know, just to financially help them so that they don’t have to sacrifice their education just because of financial problems? And yes, we’re actually talking about the financial aid program that goes by the name of Oasis Scholarship 2025. Though, it is actually for SC, ST, and OBC students down there in West Bengal.
And it is not like if you’re a school-going student, only then you can take benefit from this program, nah, instead, it is a scheme for all students from Class IX to Postgraduate (PG) level. So yes, by this point, you maybe wondering or wanting to know a lot of things about this Oasis Scholarship 2025, like, how to apply for it, how to check the application status, what are the important dates, what amount will you get, who can actually apply, documents, helpline number and what not, right? Well, let’s get to just that now.
Important Dates for Oasis Scholarship 2025
See, if you don’t want to miss this scholarship opportunity, you should mark down some dates in your calendar right now. What are those? Oh, here:
- Application Start Date: 15 June 2025 (expected)
- Last Date to Apply: 31 December 2025
- Renewal Deadline: To be announced
- Scholarship Disbursement: 40% in the first phase, 60% later
Types of Oasis Scholarships
At this point, yes, you can actually categorize Oasis Scholarship into two types, and here are those:
- A) Pre-Matric Scholarship (For students of Class IX & X)
- Available for SC, ST, and OBC students
- Helps students continue their school education
- B) Post-Matric Scholarship (For students of Class XI to PG level)
- Available for SC, ST, and OBC students
- Supports higher education, including undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) studies
Eligibility Criteria for Oasis Scholarship 2025
So, if you’re like, who can actually apply for this financial aid program, then just take a good look at the following details and try to figure out whether you fit the criteria or not. Here:
- It’s a pretty obvious one, but just know that you must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
- You must belong to the SC, ST, or OBC categories, no doubt.
Income Limits:
- SC/ST students: Family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000 per year
- OBC students: Family income must not exceed ₹1,00,000 per year
Educational Requirements:
- Pre-Matric: You must be studying in Class IX or X
- Post-Matric: You must be studying in Class XI or above (including UG, PG, and professional courses)
Note: Oh, and just know that right now, Aadhaar-based biometric KYC is mandatory for some students.
Oasis Scholarship 2025 Amount & Benefits
Well, overall, this Oasis Scholarship program is really helpful because they are not giving some amount of money just for the sake of it, nah, it is actually a good amount that can help out the students in some way. Here’s a breakdown of the scholarship amount:
- A) Pre-Matric Scholarship
- SC/ST Hostellers: ₹10,000 per year
- SC/ST Day Scholars: ₹3,500 per year
- OBC Students: ₹4,000 per year
- B) Post-Matric Scholarship
- SC/ST Hostellers: ₹13,500 per year
- SC/ST Day Scholars: ₹7,000 per year
- OBC Students: ₹13,000 – ₹20,000 per year (depending on course level)
Other grants include:
- Hostel and maintenance allowances
- Book grants for higher education students
How to Apply for Oasis Scholarship 2025?
The thing with the Oasis Scholarship program is that you can actually apply or submit your application in just a few steps. How? Oh, here:
- First things first, as always, you must visit the official portal or website of this scholarship program, which is this one: oasis.gov.in
- The very first option on the homepage of this portal is the “Student Registration” option, just give it a click.
- On the next page, you’ll be asked to select your district, and hit the next button, you’ll be shown a few terms and conditions. All you need to do is just read it thoroughly, and click on the “I Agree” button.
- On the next page, you’ll be asked a few details like the Caste Certification Number and Issuing date. So submit that.
- Next, you’ll be able to successfully register to the portal by providing your mobile number, email ID and password. Do that and then you can continue with the application form.
- With the application form though, you’ll be asked for all your personal details, academic details and bank details. Carefully fill those, and then upload all the required documents, which must be scanned and then uploaded to the portal.
- What next? Nothing, just review your application once again and hit that “Submit” button and you’re good to go.
Oasis Scholarship 2025 Helpline Number & Contact Details
So, if in any case, you have like some questions or want to clear up some doubt, then you can call the Oasis Scholarship support team. Here:
- Helpline Number: +91-84 20 02 3311
- Official Website: oasis.gov.in