Oasis Scholarship 2025 > scholarships covered, income limits and step-by-step application

The Oasis Scholarship 2025 portal for Online Application for Scholarship in Studies has opened for the academic session 2025–26 for accept fresh and renewal applications from West Bengal domiciled students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). Managed by the Backward Classes Welfare or Tribal Development departments. The Oasis system centralizes registration, institutional verification and direct benefit transfer to ensure transparency and faster payments. This article explains who can apply, how to register and renew, what amounts are available under major schemes that is for pre-matric, post-matric, merit and hostel support and where to track your application

Who can apply – Eligibility at a glance

To be eligible for the Oasis Scholarship 2025 applicants must be permanent residents (domicile) of West Bengal and belong to the SC, ST or OBC categories. Key income and study-level limits are:

1. For Pre-matric (SC/ST) Students in Class IX–X family annual income up to rs 2,00,000 (income cap as per portal guidelines for pre-matric categories).
2. For Post-matric (SC/ST/OBC) Students Class XI and above up to PG/PhD; SC/ST family income cap generally up to rs 2,50,000, OBC cap up to rs 1,00,000 per annum (verify category-wise caps during registration).
3. Merit scholarships and hostel grants have additional specific eligibility (for example merit awards for SC students or hostel bonafides). Confirm scheme details during online registration.

How to apply online — step-by-step

Candidate need to go through Following steps to submit a fresh Oasis Scholarship 2025 application:

1. Open the official Oasis portal oasis.gov.in and click Student’s Registration / Apply Now.
2. Select your district (where the institute is located), accept the terms and enter the caste certificate number, issue date and captcha; submit to generate an acknowledgement/login slip.
3. Note the generated Application ID / User ID and use it to login under Registered Student’s Login. Complete remaining form fields (academic, bank, institute details) and upload required documents.
4. Click Verify & Lock (after which edits are not possible), print the filled application, sign it and submit the hard copy and attested documents to the local Block Development Office / DWO or the authority specified by your institute (as instructed).

Scholarship amounts — what to expect

Below is a concise rewards table summarizing common rates under Oasis. Amounts vary by scheme, hosteller/day scholar status and grade — always confirm the exact slab when you apply.

Oasis Scholarships Renewal Process

1. Visit official website of Oasis scholarshipand then click on – Renew Scholarship under the Student’s Corner.
2. Select the appropriate district where the institution is located.
3. Log in using the registered application ID/user ID and password. Select the appropriate academic year and fill in the correct captcha. After that, click on the Login button.
4. Verify and update the existing details then enter current academic information. Click on Renew and Lock Application.
5. Click on the Submit button and save PDF of form.

Documents checklist

Documents needed are caste certificate, income certificate, last exam mark sheet, institute bonafide/ID, bank passbook copy, passport photo, Aadhar (if available). Submit the printed and signed application to the authority specified after online locking and If you need help then reach your institute’s scholarship desk or the district DWO; many colleges publish Oasis guidance and helpdesk details. Always save the acknowledgement slip and application ID until payment is confirmed.