Who is eligible for Kanyashree K3?

Female residents of West Bengal who were Kanyashree (K2) beneficiaries and are now enrolled full-time in a postgraduate or professional programme at a state-recognised university, with at least 45% aggregate in their undergraduate degree.

Is there an income limit?

No. Kanyashree K3 does not apply any active family income restriction.

How much is the stipend?

₹2,500 per month for Science students and ₹2,000 per month for Arts/Commerce students.

Register on the SVMCM Portal under 'Kanyashree K3' using your prior K2 ID, complete your profile, upload documents, and submit for verification by your Head of Institution before state approval and disbursement.

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Kanyashree Prakalpa – K3 Post-Graduate Component

West Bengal scholarship of ₹2,500/month (Science) or ₹2,000/month (Arts/Commerce) for former Kanyashree beneficiaries pursuing full-time postgraduate studies, with income restrictions waived.

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About this scheme

Kanyashree Prakalpa K3 is a specialised sub-component within the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) framework, targeting women in West Bengal pursuing postgraduate or professional degrees. It relaxes the typical academic score requirements for former Kanyashree (K2) beneficiaries transitioning into postgraduate education, and does not apply an income ceiling.

Eligibility

Domicile: Permanent female resident of West Bengal
Course: Enrolled full-time in a regular postgraduate or professional (Medical/Law/CA) programme at a state-recognised university; distance education is excluded
Academic qualification: Minimum 45% aggregate marks in the undergraduate degree from a state college
Annual family income: No active income restriction or ceiling

Benefits

₹2,500 per month for Science stream students
₹2,000 per month for Arts/Commerce stream students
Disbursed via the state SVMCM portal after Head of Institution verification

Required documents

Madhyamik / equivalent mark sheet (both sides)
Graduation / final university examination mark sheet (both sides)
Postgraduate admission receipt
State domicile certificate (Aadhaar / Voter ID / Ration Card)
Bank passbook first page (account number and IFSC code)
Gap year declaration(optional)If applicable

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