Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University Scholarship Details

Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University (SKBU) in Purulia, West Bengal, offers various scholarships to support students financially. Here are the key details:

1. Government Scholarships (State & Central)

• West Bengal Minority Scholarship – For minority students (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Parsi, Jain).

• Kanyashree Prakalpa (K3) – For female students (scholarship & one-time grant).

• Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship – For meritorious students from economically weaker sections.

• OBC/SC/ST Scholarships – Offered by the Backward Classes Welfare (BCW) Dept. & Tribal Development Dept.

• National Scholarship Portal (NSP) Schemes – Includes Post-Matric Scholarships (PMS) for SC/ST/OBC students.

2. University-Specific Financial Aid

• Merit-Based Scholarships – For top-performing students in university exams.

• Need-Based Assistance – For economically disadvantaged students (subject to university approval).

3. UGC & Other Central Schemes

• PG Scholarships (for MA/MSc students).

• National Fellowship for SC/ST Students (for research scholars).

Application Process

• Most scholarships require online applications via:

  • National Scholarship Portal (NSP) – scholarships.gov.in

  • West Bengal Scholarship Portal – www.wbmdfcscholarship.org

• Submit necessary documents (income certificate, caste certificate, mark sheets, etc.).

Contact for Updates

• Visit the SKBU Official Website: https://skbu.ac.in

• Check the Notice Board at the university’s Student Welfare Section.