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West Bengal Freeship Scheme

The West Bengal Freeship Scheme (WBFS)has been launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal. This freeship would be provided as a tuition fee waiver for the under Graduate students level in Engineering & Technology/ Pharmacy/ Architecture.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

West Bengal

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Benefits: Waiver for tuition fee.

Who can apply

Candidate must be domicile of the West Bengal.; Merit rank in State Level/NationaI Level Entrance Examination.; Annual family income of the candidate must not be more than ₹ 2,50,000 /-.

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common Questions

What is West Bengal Freeship Scheme?

West Bengal Free ship Scheme (WBFS) is for the under Graduate students level in Engineering & Technology/ Pharmacy/ Architecture programmes conducted by the self financing private Engineering and Technical Institutions of the State.

Which department has launched this scheme?

West Bengal Free ship Scheme (WBFS) has been launched by the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal.

Whe this scheme was been introduced?

West Bengal Free ship Scheme (WBFS) has been introduced from the year 2011.

Is this scheme only for students?

Yes, this scheme is only for students.

In which level, students can apply for this scheme?

This scheme is particularly meant for the under Graduate students level in Engineering & Technology/ Pharmacy/ Architecture programmes conducted by the self financing private Engineering and Technical Institutions of the State.

Whether students from private Engineering institutions apply for WBFS?

Yes.

What should be the residential criteria for the candidate?

Candidate must be domicile of the West Bengal.

What should be the income criteria for the candidate's family?

Annual family income of the candidate must not be more than [?] 2,50,00/-.

Whether the candidates selected under Tuition Free Waiver (TFW) Scheme of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) or West Bengal Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship Scheme are eligible under this scheme?

No, they are not eligible.

What are the documents required for the enrolment?

Photographs, Signature, Marksheet Of (10+2th) Std. Examination, Merit Rank Card, Domicile Certificate | Income Certificate of Family are required for the enrolment.