West Bengal Student Credit Card Scheme
✓ Information verified — June 2026The Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal has introduced the Student Credit Card Scheme for the students of West Bengal to enable them to pursue higher education without having any financial constraints.
What You Get
- Access to credit facility for pursuing higher education courses
- Support for educational expenses including tuition fees and other study-related costs
- Enables students to study without financial constraints
- Assistance for both regular degree programs and professional courses
Who Can Apply
- Age: 15–40 years
- Residence: West Bengal residents only
- Must be a resident of West Bengal
- Should be pursuing or seeking admission to higher education courses
- Applicant must meet the credit eligibility criteria set by the scheme
- Should have secured admission in an eligible educational institution
Documents Needed
0/6 collected
- 1. Aadhaar Card
- 2. Educational Document
- 3. Income Certificate
- 4. Bank Account Details
- 5. Admission Letter
- 6. 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
- Education
- Target Gender
- All genders
- Age Group
- 15–40 years
- Application
- Check portal
- Last Updated
- 14 Jun 2026
Official Source
Last Verified
14 June 2026
Official Portal
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