Mukhyamantri Vidya Jyoti Yojana
Scheme Overview
The Mukhyamantri Vidya Jyoti Yojana is a premier social welfare program implemented by the Government of West Bengal to provide targeted financial assistance, digital empowerment, health coverage, or educational assistance to qualified residents of Bengal.
Under the direct administration of the Department of Higher Education, this program is designed to deliver seamless, direct benefits directly via Aadhaar-linked Bank Accounts (DBT). It eliminates middlemen, ensuring 100% transparency.
Key Benefits Provided
The state government provides the following assistance under the scheme:
| Beneficiary Tier | Assistance & Benefit details |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 Benefit | Annual scholarship of ₹10,000 for secondary classes and ₹12,000 for higher secondary and undergraduate students. |
| Tier 2 Benefit | A one-time digital enablement grant of ₹10,000 to purchase a tablet or smartphone in Class XII. |
| Tier 3 Benefit | Assistance for purchasing reference books, study materials, and paying examination fees. |
Detailed Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must fulfill the following mandatory eligibility conditions at the time of submission:
State Residency: Applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
Gender Eligibility: Open to All applicants.
Age Limits: Applicant's age must be between 15 and 25 years.
Income Cap: Fulfills: Family annual income below ₹2.5 Lakhs.
Social Background: Universal for All categories with simplified paper processing.
Documents Required for Application
Ensure you have self-attested photocopies of the following documents before applying:
- Aadhaar Card of the student
- Marksheet of last board/school exam (minimum 60% aggregate marks required)
- Income Certificate issued by BDO or Gazetted Officer
- Active bank account details
- School admission receipt
Step-by-Step Application Process
Follow these steps to submit your application either online or at a public outreach desk:
Stage 1: Register online on the Vidya Jyoti scholarship portal.
Register online on the Vidya Jyoti scholarship portal.
Stage 2: Log in and fill out the detailed form (academic records, board marks, school details).
Log in and fill out the detailed form (academic records, board marks, school details).
Stage 3: Upload digital scans of your marksheet, income certificate, and Aadhaar card.
Upload digital scans of your marksheet, income certificate, and Aadhaar card.
Stage 4: The school or college principal will verify your details on the backend portal.
The school or college principal will verify your details on the backend portal.
Stage 5: Once approved, the scholarship and digital tablet grant are credited to the student's bank account.
Once approved, the scholarship and digital tablet grant are credited to the student's bank account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Get answers to common doubts regarding registration, document issues, and bank transfers:
Students must secure at least 60% marks in their last qualifying examinations to receive the annual scholarship.
The government credits a one-time grant of ₹10,000 directly to the student's bank account to purchase a digital tablet of their choice.