Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal Girls, 13–19)
WB's famous girls' scheme: ₹1,000/yr from 13–18 + ₹25,000 at 18. No income bar.
Last verified: 2026-11-01 · Yearly renewal required · Applies in: West Bengal (state domicile usually required; central schemes apply across states)
How to apply
Apply through school (Kanyashree form via institution) or wbkanyashree.gov.in. School verifies age + enrolment.
Deadline: School-driven, year-round windows (verify with institution)
Wait after verification: Annual DBT to the girl's own account
Documents you need
- • Birth certificate
- • Unmarried declaration
- • School/college bonafide
- • Bank account (girl's own)
- • Aadhaar
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West Bengal Kanyashree Girls - Aadhaar Seeding & Name Match Must-Do
West Bengal Kanyashree Girls amount is pushed by PFMS after Aadhaar validation. If you changed your surname after 10th or have initial expansions different in bank vs Aadhaar, correct it first via bank Aadhaar seeding form. Otherwise payment stays in 'Aadhaar validation failed' stage. Extra tip for west-bengal-kanyashree-girls: Save your PFMS transaction ID screenshot - helps in grievance.
Track it on Kanyashree portal to see exactly where your payment is stuck.
West Bengal Kanyashree Girls FAQ: Combination & Yearly Renewal
Can I keep this scholarship plus another scholarship?
For West Bengal Kanyashree Girls, holding two scholarships: As per 2026-27 NSP guideline, one merit-based + one need/welfare-based is allowed in many cases, subject to each scheme's GR. West Bengal Kanyashree Girls This scheme's guidelines decide final eligibility for combination. - check latest GR/order.
Do I need to renew yearly?
West Bengal Kanyashree Girls: Yes, yearly renewal is mandatory. You need to pass, maintain 75% attendance (varies by state) and re-verify Aadhaar/bank.
More about Kanyashree Prakalpa (West Bengal Girls, 13–19)
Kanyashree Prakalpa is West Bengal's flagship scheme to keep girls in education and delay marriage. K1 pays ₹1,000 a year to unmarried girls aged 13–18 in Class 8 or above. K2 is a one-time ₹25,000 grant at age 18–19 for girls who are unmarried and still studying or training. The family income limit is ₹1.2 lakh, waived for orphans and girls with disabilities.
There is also K3, a PG scholarship for Kanyashree beneficiaries. Applications are made through the school or college on wbkanyashree.gov.in.
Mistakes students make with this scheme
- Applying for K2 after turning 19.
- Age proof not matching school records.
- Not giving the unmarried status declaration required for K1 and K2.
What students ask about this scholarship
How much is Kanyashree K2?
A one-time grant of ₹25,000 for girls aged 18–19 who are unmarried and still studying or in training.
What is the income limit for Kanyashree?
Family income up to ₹1.2 lakh a year; the limit is waived for orphans, girls with disabilities and some other categories.
What is Kanyashree K3?
A PG scholarship for Kanyashree beneficiaries studying postgraduate courses, paid monthly.
Who applies for Kanyashree?
The girl applies through her school or college, which uploads the form on the Kanyashree portal.
Can a married girl get Kanyashree?
No. K1 and K2 need the girl to be unmarried at the time of the benefit.
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Source: Kanyashree (https://www.wbkanyashree.gov.in) · Last verified: 2026-11-01. Amounts and dates change yearly — confirm on the official portal.