My daughter is from a minority community in Kolkata and I want her to apply for the state minority scholarship, what is the income limit?

Minority scholarships are governed by West Bengal Premises Tenancy Act 1997 and the state minority welfare department's scheme applicable in Kolkata. The Calcutta High Court has held that the income ceiling must be applied uniformly and cannot be altered mid-year.

You must apply through the state scholarship portal with income certificate and minority status proof. The scheme covers pre-matric, post-matric and merit-cum-means scholarships for notified minorities.

The scholarship includes tuition fee, maintenance allowance and a book grant. Disbursement is through direct benefit transfer to the student's bank account.

Denial without a reasoned order is challengeable before the Calcutta High Court.