Merit-Cum-Means scholarship: West Bengal Government student scholarship program 2012-13


In this article find detail information about West Bengal Govt. Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme, 2012-2013. Find detail information like conditions of the program, marks required for applying, application form download and where to submit application for Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme 2012-2013? etc.

West Bengal government announces a student scholarship program for economically backward meritorious students for 2012-13 academic sessions. Students can apply for scholarship after passing Madhyamik, Higher Secondary or Graduate level examination. Merit-cum-means scholarship scheme 2012-13 will be declared every year for meritorious students.

Conditions for Application in Merit-Cum-Means scholarship program of West Bengal government


West Bengal Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 will be given to the eligible student with some pre mentioned conditions:
  • Candidate should be resident of west Bengal
  • Candidates should pass Madhyamik/HS/Graduation from West Bengal state board / council or any university of west Bengal.
  • Students studying in a regular course in any institute of West Bengal are only eligible to apply.
  • Students enjoying any other central or state government scholarship not eligible to apply.
  • Annual family income of the student applying for scholarship should be within Rs 80000


  • Marks required for Application in Merit-Cum-Means scholarship program of West Bengal government


    West Bengal government are giving Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 in various levels like Higher Secondary (HS), Polytechnic Diploma Engineering, Graduate and Post Graduate levels.

    Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 for Higher Secondary (HS) students
    Students studying in class 11 can apply. Candidates should have pass Madhyamik this year with minimum 75% marks for applying. Marks will be calculated excluding the optional subject marks. Scholarship amount for Higher Secondary level is Rs 500/- P.M.

    Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 for Polytechnic Diploma students
    Students studying in Polytechnic Diploma Engineering after passing madhyamik this year can apply. Candidates should have pass Madhyamik this year with minimum 75% marks for applying. Marks will be calculated excluding the optional subject marks. Scholarship amount for Polytechnic Diploma level is Rs 750/- P.M.

    Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 for Under Graduate students
    Students of 1st year Graduate level passing HS with minimum 75% marks can apply. Marks should be calculated with two language subjects and other three best elective subject's scores. Engineering, Technology, Nursing and 1st year Graduate level doctors can also apply. Scholarship amount for Under Graduate level is Rs 750-1500 P.M.

    Merit-Cum-Means scholarship 2012-13 for Post Graduate students
    Arts, Commerce and Science 1st year post graduate level students passing Honors Graduate with 55% marks can apply. Scholarship amount for Post Graduate level is Rs 1200-1400 P.M.

    Application Process for Merit-Cum-Means scholarship program of West Bengal government


    Students interested to apply for West Bengal government student scholarship program 2012-13 can download Application Form from the official Website of West Bengal government.
    Documents to be submitted with application
  • Self attested passport size photograph (affix in the application form)
  • Copy of educational qualification.
  • Identity proof and address proof (voter ID/ Ration Card)
  • Gross salary certificate of parents for salaried employees or Income certificate.

    Last date of submission application for Merit-Cum-Means scholarship is 30th November 2012

    Address for submit application for Merit-Cum-Means scholarship program of West Bengal government


    1.Class-XI students
    Directorate of School Education, W.B.
    Training & Examination Cell),
    Bikash Bhavan,
    7th floor, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.

    2.1st year students of UG and PG Courses
    Directorate of Public Instruction, W.B.
    Scholarship & Stipend Section,
    Bikash Bhavan,
    9th floor, North Wing, Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.

    3.1st year or 2nd year Polytechnic Diploma Course Student
    Directorate of Technical Education & Training,West Bengal,
    Bikash Bhavan,
    10th floor, East Wing (North),
    Salt Lake, Kolkata-700091.

    4.1st year UG (Medical) courses
    Directorate of Medical Education West Bengal,
    Swasthya Bhavan,
    Sector-V, Salt Lake,
    Kolkata-700091.

    Detail information also available in West Bengal government websites. Students can also visit the above link for download application form and income certificate format.


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