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How to Apply for WB Kanyashree Prakalpa 2026

WB Kanyashree Prakalpa - ₹1000/year + ₹25,000 lump sum for unmarried girls in school/college.

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About This Guide

WB Kanyashree Prakalpa empowers girl child education. K1: ₹1000/year scholarship for unmarried girls 13-18 in school. K2: ₹25,000 one-time lump sum at 18 if still unmarried in school/college. K3: For Bengal girls in higher education. Apply via school.

Eligibility Criteria

West Bengal permanent resident
Unmarried girl
K1: 13-18 years in school
K2: 18 years, unmarried, in school/college
Family income < ₹1.2 lakh (relaxed for SC/ST)

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar
WB domicile
Birth certificate
School ID/certificate
Bank account (girl)
Income certificate
Caste certificate (SC/ST)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit School

School handles Kanyashree applications. Tell teacher you want to apply.

Get Form

School provides Kanyashree form.

Fill Form

Personal, family, school, bank details.

Attach Documents

School verifies bonafide.

Submit to School

School submits to district.

Verification

District officer 30-60 days.

K1 Annual ₹1000

Each year DBT to bank.

K2 ₹25,000

At 18 if unmarried + still studying.

Key Benefits

K1 ₹1000/year (13-18)
K2 ₹25,000 lump sum at 18
Discourages child marriage
Promotes girl education
DBT direct
Multiple stages over years
WB residents

What Happens After Application?

School-based system. Annual renewal automatic if continuing studies. K2 only if unmarried at 18 + still in school.

Frequently Asked Questions

Married before 18?

No K2 (₹25K lump sum). K1 received till marriage.

College eligible?

Yes, K2 covers if studying at 18+.