West Bengal Oasis Scholarship 2026-27 Registration Started: Apply Online for SC/ST/OBC Post-Matric Scholarship

Last Updated: July 2026

What Is the West Bengal Oasis Scholarship?

Oasis stands for Online Application for Social Insurance Scheme. It is the single digital platform the West Bengal government uses to run Scholarship Schemes for Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class students. The portal covers the full scholarship lifecycle — registration, document checks, and fund transfer — and pays approved money directly into the student's Aadhaar-linked bank account. This is different from West Bengal's other scholarship routes, such as the Minorities Development portal or the National Scholarship Portal (NSP), which handle separate schemes.

Eligibility Criteria for Oasis Scholarship 2026-27

Eligibility is split by category and study level. Broad conditions across all schemes:

• Applicant must be a West Bengal domicile student belonging to SC, ST, or OBC (as per official caste certificate).
• Must be enrolled in a recognised school, college, university, ITI, or professional course in India.
• Family income must fall within the limit set for the specific scheme (income ceilings differ for SC/ST post-matric versus OBC post-matric — check the exact figure on Your Application Form, as it is revised from time to time).
• ST students must complete NSP One-Time Registration (OTR) before applying — see the dedicated section below.

Documents Required

• Caste certificate (SC/ST/OBC) with certificate number
• Aadhaar card, linked to a bank account with DBT enabled
• Bank passbook (IFSC and account number)
• Previous year's mark sheet / admission proof
• Income certificate of parent/guardian
• Passport-size photograph
• Institution/college ID or admission receipt
• NSP OTR number (ST students only)

Exact document list can vary slightly by scheme and district. Confirm the current checklist on your application dashboard before submitting.

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step

1. Go to the official portal: oasis.wb.gov.in.
2. Click Student's Registration under the Students Corner section.
3. Select your state as West Bengal and confirm.
4. Read the terms and guidelines, then click Agree to proceed.
5. Enter your caste certificate number, institution details, mobile number, and email ID to generate your Application ID and password.
6. Log back in with your new credentials and complete the full application form — personal details, course details, and bank details.
7. Upload the required documents in the specified format and size.
8. Submit the form and download/print the acknowledgement for your records.
9. Returning applicants use Renew Scholarship instead of fresh registration.

Mandatory NSP OTR for ST Students

As per Ministry of Tribal Affairs guidelines, ST students must generate a One-Time Registration (OTR) number on the National Scholarship Portal (NSP) before applying on the OASIS portal — this applies to both pre-matric and post-matric applications. Skipping this step will block your OASIS application. The official user manual for this process is published on the OASIS website.

Scholarship Amount

Amount depends on the scheme, course group, and whether the student is a day scholar or hosteller:

• SC/ST Post-Matric: Tuition fee reimbursement plus maintenance allowance; amount varies by course.
• OBC Post-Matric: Primarily a maintenance allowance (roughly ₹160-₹350/month for day scholars, ₹260-₹750/month for hostellers, paid over 10 months). Full tuition reimbursement is generally not part of this scheme — some fee waivers may apply at the institution level.
• Disbursement pattern: As per current Government of India guidelines, 40% of the eligible SC/ST amount is released in the first phase, with the remaining 60% following later.

Data gap flagged: exact rupee slabs change periodically and differ by course group. Do not rely on third-party figures — check the official fee/rate chart PDF linked on the OASIS portal before budgeting.

Last Date to Apply

As of this update, the official OASIS homepage has not published a fixed closing date for the 2026-27 session — applications are simply shown as "open." Various unofficial sources quote different guesses; none are confirmed. Do not wait for a deadline announcement — apply as early as possible, since document verification and fund disbursement take time, and register directly on oasis.wb.gov.in for the accurate, current status.

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Disclaimer: This article is compiled from the official OASIS portal (oasis.wb.gov.in) and is updated as of July 20, 2026. Scholarship amounts, income limits, and deadlines are set by the Backward Classes Welfare Department, Govt. of West Bengal, and are subject to change without notice. Applicants must verify all details on the official portal before applying.