OASIS Scholarship 2025

Many students of unprivileged communities in West Bengal want to pursue their education but they face financial issues. The eligible students are unaware of getting a scholarship from the government. The Oasis Scholarship, launched by the state government to provide financial support to SC/ST and OBC students from Grade 9 to postgraduate levels. This Scholarship is designed to help deserving students to continue their education without any financial crises.

Oasis infographic

Important Highlights (Table of All Details)

OASIS Scholarship DetailsInformation
Scholarship LevelsPre-Matric (Class IX & X), Post-Matric (Class XI onwards)
Eligible StreamsEngineering, Management, Medical, and other recognized disciplines
Applicable RegionWest Bengal (WB)
Eligible CategoriesSC, ST, OBC
ProviderGovernment of West Bengal
Scholarship AmountVaries by category and course: 
Post-Matric (Hostellers): ₹12,000 – ₹13,500 per year 
Post-Matric (Day Scholars): ₹2,500 – ₹7,000 per year
Eligible CoursesUndergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and PhD
Contact📞 08420023311 ✉️ [email protected]
Application Deadline30th April 2025 (Expected)
Official Websiteoasis.gov.in

About Oasis Scholarship

Oasis Scholarship full form is Online Application for Scholarship in Studies. It is the financial support program offered by the Backward Classes Welfare Department and Tribal Development Department of the West Bengal, Government of India. The main purpose is to support the SC/ST and OBC group students to fulfill their education dream. Pre metric and Post matric students can avail this Scholarship to continue their educational expenses among unprivileged communities.

Status Check

In Session 2024-25, nearly 4 lakh applications were submitted and approval rate was not confirmed but approximately 65% applicants get approval due to meet with eligibility criteria. In this year approximately 16% rise of new applicants. Your oasis scholarship status check shows your application is:

  • Submitted – Successfully sent for review.
  • Under Verification – Being reviewed by authorities.
  • Approved – Selected for the scholarship.
  • Rejected – Not approved due to ineligibility or incorrect details.
  • Payment Processed Oasis Scholarship Amount has been credited to your bank account

Eligibility Criteria

West Bengal Govt sets the eligibility criteria to filter out relevant requirements students to avail the Scholarship. It based on many factors that are given:

 Pre-Matric Scholarship Criteria:

  • Students must belong to the SC/ST category.
  • Students of OBC can not apply.
  • Students of Grade 9th and 10th can apply.
  •  The family or guardian income should not be more than INR. 2,00,000/- per annum.

Post-Matric Scholarship Criteria:

  • Students must belong to the SC/ST or OBC category.
  • Students of Class 11th to Post Graduate can apply.
  • The family or guardian income of SC/ST should not be more than INR. 2,50,000/- per annum.
  • The family or guardian income of OBC should not be more than INR. 1,00,000/- per annum.

Other Criteria:

  • OASIS Scholarship Students must have a domicile of West Bengal.
  • Academic performance should be satisfactory or remarks are “Pass”.

Scholarship Categories / Types

Oasis offer mainly two types of scholarships:

Pre-Matric Scholarship

  • For SC/ ST students that are studying in Class 9th and 10th only.

Post-Matric Scholarship

  • For SC/ST and OBC students that are studying in Higher Secondary (Class 11, 12, UG, PG, Diploma) to Post Graduation (MA, MSc, MCom, etc).

Objectives

  • To support Economically weaker students of West Bengal.
  • To motivate and encourage underprivileged students to pursue study higher.
  • To reduce the dropout rate in SC/ST and OBC groups.
  • To make minority communities educated.

How to Register on Oasis Portal

Visit Oasis Portal

Firstly, Open the chrome and enter the URL: –http://www.oasis.gov.in

OASIS Scholarship Application Process Infographics
OASIS Application Process Infographic

Navigate with “Registration Tab”

For new registration, Click on the “Student Registration” menu on the top bar of Portal.

OASIS Student Registration Tab

Fill Registration Form

Registration form will open where basic information is required such as your name, Father name, Caste, Date of Birth, Gender, etc. Fill up all the information correctly and click on the “Submit” button.

OASIS Registration form

Download Acknowledgement Slip

After submission of the Registration form, you will get your permanent User ID/ application number and password by pressing the “Download login information/ Acknowledgement slip”.

Get Oasis User ID Number
OASIS Acknowledgement Slip

How to Apply For Oasis Scholarship

Click on “Login Tab”

Now you can easily enter into Oasis Portal by clicking on “Registered Student’s login” or  “Login Now” option by using information provided by Acknowledgement Slip to Fill all further details.

OASIS Student Login Tab

Fill Login Form

The Login form will open, Enter your User ID, password, CAPTCHA code, and click on “Login” button.

OASIS Login Form

Press Step 1: Further Details

Follow the steps given the Left bar menu of Student Dashboard on Portal.

Click on Step 1 – Further Details, and fill up all information data accurately and press the “save” button.

OASIS Further Details Form

Press Step 2: Bank Information

Click on Step 2 – Bank Information, Enter your Bank name, branch, account number, IFSC & MICR code and press the “Save and proceed” button.

OASIS Bank Details Form

Press Step 3: Verify & Lock

Click on Step 3 – Verify & Lock, remember before lock this information, you can not do any changes. So be careful to read your information data and then lock it.


Press Step 4: Print Application

Move on Step 4 – Print Application, Click on the “Download application form” and print it into hard copy. Attach all required documents with a printed application form and submit it to the concerned Block Development office.

Print OASIS Application Form

Documents Required

  1. 10th and 12th Mark Sheets (Photocopy).
  2. Admission Letter from the institute (Photocopy).
  3. Institute ID Card (Photocopy).
  4. Caste Certificate (Photocopy, if applicable).
  5. Income Certificate of parents (Photocopy, must be recent).
  6. Residential Certificate (Photocopy).
  7. Hostel Certificate issued by the warden (Photocopy, if applicable).
  8. Institute Verification Certificate confirming admission and attendance (Photocopy).
  9. Official Fee Structure issued by the institute (Certified Copy).
  10. Completed Scholarship Application Form (Original).
  11. Bank Passbook (Photocopy of the first page showing account details).
  12. Aadhaar Card (Photocopy).
  13. Birth Certificate.

Application Process For Renewal Applicants

Navigate with “Renew Scholarship Tab”

Visit the Oasis Portal. Click on “Renew Scholarship”.

OASIS Scholarship Renewal

Select District

Select your District. Remember, don’t change the previous year district during renewal.

Select District

Fill Renewal Login Form

Login Form will appear, Use previous year User ID & password. Put the CAPTCHA code and press the “Login” button.

OASIS Renewal Login Form

Press Step 1: Details

The page will open with 3 steps on the Left side menu bars.

Click on Step 1 – Details: Check and verify the details that you have entered last year.

OASIS Renewal Details Form

Press Step 2: Renew Application

Click on Step 2 – Renew Application: Enter some new information in last year’s details. Proof read the information you entered and Press the “Renew & Lock” button.

OASIS Renew Application Form

Press Step 3: Print Application

Move on next Step 3 – Print Application: Download the filled-in application, print it into hard copy and attach all necessary documents. Then submit it to the concerned Block office.

OASIS Renewal Print Application Tab

Final Words

To cut a long story short, the Oasis Scholarship program is to encourage the unprivileged communities to pursue their education without any financial burden. It offers opportunity to all levels of education such as Schools, Colleges, and Universities students. The good news for freshers is that the West Bengal government is expanding the seats to enroll more eligible students in this scheme.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, it is totally free for education expenses that includes tuition fee, Maintenance Allowance, Special Allowance, and Additional Grants.

No, you can not apply for both scholarships at same time, it may be result in the form of disqualification.

Only Post-Matric students are eligible for Scholarship that must be citizen of West Bengal and their parents or guardian income should less the INR. 1,00,000/- per annum