Sahanubhuti Scholarship 2026–27
Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services, Government of West Bengal.
📌 About the Event
The Sahanubhuti Scholarship 2026–27 is a financial assistance scheme offered by the Government of West Bengal for students with disabilities studying in Class IX and above. Administered by the Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services, the scheme supports eligible students in continuing their education and vocational training. Applications are accepted through the prescribed offline process, with financial assistance determined by the student’s course and applicable scholarship rates.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Organising Department: Department of Mass Education Extension and Library Services, Government of West Bengal.
- Category: Government Scholarship for Students with Disabilities.
- Mode of Application: Offline.
- Eligible Study Levels: Class IX onwards, including eligible higher education and vocational courses.
📅 Important Dates
- Application Notification: September 2026.
- Original Application Deadline: 9 October 2026.
- Extended Application Deadline: 18 December 2026.
- Academic Year: 2026–27.
🎯 Eligibility & Rules
- Applicants must be studying in Class IX or above.
- The scheme covers eligible students with visual, hearing, orthopaedic, or intellectual disabilities of 40% or above.
- The annual family income must not exceed ₹2 lakh.
- Applicants must have secured at least 40% marks in the final examination of the preceding class or academic year.
- Eligible students enrolled in recognised music or vocational courses, training programmes, or industrial apprenticeships may also apply.
🏆 Benefits for the Participants
- Financial Assistance: The scholarship amount varies according to the student’s course and whether they are a day scholar or hostel resident.
- Class IX–X: ₹300 per month for day scholars and ₹500 per month for hostellers.
- Class XI–XII: ₹400 per month for day scholars and ₹600 per month for hostellers.
- Undergraduate Courses: Rates vary by course, with additional rates for certain science, professional, engineering, and medical programmes.
- Postgraduate Courses: Rates vary by discipline and accommodation status.
- Additional Allowances: Eligible students may receive reader allowances, transport assistance, escort allowances, and book/equipment grants, subject to the scheme’s conditions.