Kanyashree Prakalpa 2026 - K1, K2, K3 Scholarship Amount, Eligibility & Online Apply at wbkanyashree.gov.in

West Bengal government is running Kanyashree Prakalpa 2026 for unmarried girls aged 13 to 19 years, giving them a yearly cash benefit of ₹1,000, a one-time grant of ₹25,000, and now up to ₹60,000 for postgraduate studies under the K3 component. As per the official portal, over 98.75 lakh unique girls have already received Kanyashree benefits across 18,183 registered institutions in the state.

Applications are open through your school or college the whole year. Kanyashree Prakalpa is run by the Department of Women and Child Development and Social Welfare, Government of West Bengal, and is focused on keeping girls in school, stopping early marriage, and helping them stand on their own feet.

Kanyashree Prakalpa Online Application Process

You cannot apply for Kanyashree directly online. Application forms are given by your school or college, filled up with your parents, and then submitted back to your institution. After the office enters your details on the portal, you can check the status online at wbkanyashree.gov.in. Follow the steps below.

STEP 1 - Go to your school, college or vocational training centre office and ask for the Kanyashree form. Use the green K1 form if you are between 13 and 18 years and studying in Class VIII or above. Use the blue K2 form if you have already turned 18 and are continuing studies or training.

STEP 2 - Open a savings bank account in your own name if you do not have one. Make sure the spelling of your name in the bank passbook matches your school records, otherwise the payment will get stuck.

STEP 3 - Fill the form carefully along with your parents. Sit with your class teacher if any column is not clear. Do not leave any required column blank and do not use short forms in the name or address.

STEP 4 - Attach photocopies of all required documents like birth certificate, income certificate, bank passbook copy, and the declaration of unmarried status signed by parents. Get the form signed by the Head of Institution.

STEP 5 - Submit the filled form with documents to the school or college office. Always collect the tear-off acknowledgement slip from the Head Teacher. This slip has your Application ID which you will need later for status check.

STEP 6 - After a few weeks, visit wbkanyashree.gov.in, click on Track Application, select the year and scheme type (K1 or K2), enter your 20-digit Application ID and date of birth, fill the captcha and check your status. Once sanctioned, the money is sent by DBT into your bank account.

Kanyashree Prakalpa Highlights

Kanyashree K1, K2 and K3 Benefits

Kanyashree Prakalpa gives cash benefit in three parts. Each part is linked to a stage of the girl's education. Money goes straight into the student's own bank account by DBT payment, so no middleman is involved.

K1 Annual Scholarship: You get ₹1,000 every year if you are aged between 13 and 18, studying in Class VIII or above, and are unmarried. This is paid every year till you turn 18, as long as you continue in school.

K2 One-Time Grant: After you turn 18, you can apply for a one-time cash benefit of ₹25,000. For this you should be continuing your studies or occupational training and should be unmarried.

K3 Postgraduate Scholarship: This is the new step added for Kanyashree K2 recipients who take admission in a postgraduate course at a West Bengal university. Science stream students get ₹2,500 per month and Arts/Commerce students get ₹2,000 per month, going up to about ₹60,000 in total across the PG course. To be eligible for K3, you should have passed your UG degree with at least 45% marks.

Who Can Apply for Kanyashree Prakalpa

Before filling the form, check who can apply. Eligibility rules are simple and mostly based on age, marital status, family income and place of study.

• You should be a permanent resident of West Bengal and studying in a school, college or recognised vocational training centre in the state.
• You should be unmarried on the date of application. K1 is for girls aged 13 to 18 years and K2 is for girls aged 18 to 19 years.
• Your family's total yearly income should not be more than ₹1,20,000.
• You should have an active savings bank account in your own name to receive the DBT payment.

Income Limit Relaxation: The ₹1,20,000 income limit is not applied if you have a disability of 40% or more, if you are living in a government-registered home, or if you have lost both parents. In these cases you can apply even if the family income is higher.

Documents Required

Keep photocopies of the following documents ready before you submit the Kanyashree form at your school or college office. Missing documents are the most common reason applications get delayed.

• Birth Certificate (required for K2, and for K1 renewal after the first year).
• Family Income Certificate issued by the block or municipal office.
• Signed declaration of unmarried status from parents or guardian.
• Bank passbook copy showing your name and account number clearly.
• Disability certificate if you are applying under the disability relaxation.
• Death certificate of parents if applying under the orphan relaxation.

Kanyashree Prakalpa Objectives

Kanyashree Prakalpa is more than just a cash benefit scheme. It is a social change programme that also runs Kanyashree Clubs in schools, mentorship sessions and district-level events. Main aims of the scheme are given below.

First, to encourage girls to stay in school and take up higher studies, including technical, vocational and sports courses. Second, to reduce child marriage by making sure girls remain in the academic system at least till age 18, which also lowers health risks like early pregnancy. Third, to give girls their own bank account so they can manage their own money and gain confidence. Fourth, to improve self-esteem through Kanyashree Clubs and role model sessions in schools.

How to Check Kanyashree Application Status

Once your school office submits the form on the portal, you can track it online. Keep your 20-digit Application ID (given in the acknowledgement slip) and date of birth ready.

STEP 1 - Go to the official portal at wbkanyashree.gov.in and click on Track Application on the homepage.

STEP 2 - Select the academic year (like 2025-2026) and the scheme type, K1 or K2.

STEP 3 - Enter your 20-digit Application ID, your date of birth, and the captcha shown on the screen.

STEP 4 - Click Track Application Status. The page will show your application status, sanction status, and payment details including FTO (Fund Transfer Order) generation and the DBT credit date to your bank account.

Kanyashree Helpline and Support

If your application is stuck, payment is not received, or you face any other problem, you can take help from the Kanyashree helpline. Call the toll-free number 1800-345-3322 during working hours. You can also visit the nearest Duare Sarkar Camp in your area for on-the-spot help. Check the WB Duare Sarkar Camp List for camp dates and venues.

Girls looking for more support after school can also check other West Bengal schemes like Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for higher studies and Rupashree Prakalpa for financial support at the time of marriage of adult women from poor families.

References

For more details, visit:
Official Website
FAQ Page
Official Guidelines

FAQ's

Who can apply for Kanyashree Prakalpa in 2026?

Any unmarried girl aged 13 to 19 years, living in West Bengal and studying in a recognised school, college or vocational training centre, with family income up to ₹1,20,000 per year can apply.

How much money is given under K1 and K2?

K1 gives ₹1,000 per year as annual scholarship, and K2 gives a one-time cash benefit of ₹25,000 when the girl turns 18 and continues her studies.

What is Kanyashree K3 and who is eligible?

K3 is a postgraduate scholarship for Kanyashree K2 recipients who take admission in PG courses in West Bengal universities after passing UG with at least 45% marks. Science stream students get ₹2,500 per month and Arts/Commerce students get ₹2,000 per month.

Can I apply for Kanyashree online by myself?

No, students cannot apply online on their own. You should get the form from your school or college office, fill it, and submit it back. Only status tracking is done online at wbkanyashree.gov.in.

What if I don't have a birth certificate for K1 application?

For the first K1 application, your school head teacher can certify your age from school records. But a valid birth certificate is required for K1 renewal and for the K2 application later.

What is the Kanyashree helpline number?

You can call the Kanyashree toll-free helpline at 1800-345-3322 for any help related to application, sanction or payment. You can also visit the nearest Duare Sarkar Camp for offline support.