The West Bengal Freeship Scheme (WBFS) 2023-24 is an initiative by the Government of West Bengal to provide tuition fee waivers to meritorious and economically disadvantaged students pursuing undergraduate degrees in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, and Architecture in self-financing private institutions across the state.
Key Eligibility Criteria:
- Domicile: Applicants must be residents of West Bengal.
- Merit Rank: Candidates must have secured a merit rank in a State-Level or National-Level Entrance Examination (e.g., WBJEE, JEE Main).
- Family Income: The annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakhs.
- Exclusions: Students already receiving benefits under the AICTE Tuition Fee Waiver (TFW) Scheme or the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship are not eligible
Application Process (for 2023-24, which has likely concluded):
The application process was online through the official WBFS portal. It involved registration, filling out the application form, uploading required documents (mark sheets, rank card, domicile certificate, income certificate), and final submission. The application period for 2023-24 was from September 5, 2024, to November 30, 2024.
For detailed information and any potential updates for future schemes, please refer to the official website of the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal.
