West Bengal Freeship Scheme
✓ Information verified — April 2026The West Bengal Freeship Scheme is a financial aid programme launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. It provides tuition fee waivers to undergraduate students pursuing engineering, technology, pharmacy, or architecture courses. This scheme aims to make higher professional education more accessible and affordable for deserving students in the state.
What You Get
- Tuition fee waiver for undergraduate courses
- Covers Engineering & Technology programmes
- Covers Pharmacy courses
- Covers Architecture courses
- Reduces financial burden on students and families
Who Can Apply
- Age: 19–100 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be an undergraduate student
- Must be enrolled in Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy, or Architecture courses
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Specific income or merit criteria may apply (contact concerned college for details)
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. 10th/12th Mark Sheet
- 3. College Admission Certificate
- 4. Bank Passbook
- 5. Income Certificate
- 6. Residential Address Proof
How to Apply
- 1Check your eligibility criteria above
- 2Gather all required documents listed below
- 3Visit the official portal (linked below)
- 4Fill the application form online / offline
- 5Submit the form and note your application reference number
- 6Track status on the official portal or visit nearest CSC
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Quick Facts
- Scheme Level
- West Bengal
- Category
- Financial
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 19–100 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 26 Apr 2026
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