What do you get under Taruner Swapna?
One-time money to buy a tablet or smartphone for students of class 11 and 12, paid into the student’s bank account. The amount was ₹10,000 in recent years; check the current year’s notice.
The undertaking portal returned an error (503) when we checked on 1 November 2026, and the state portal no longer lists the scheme. We have not seen an official notice for 2026-27 yet; ask your school.
Taruner Swapna: latest updates
- Budget speech: more than 53 lakh students have been covered so far, about 16 lakh in 2024-25, and over 8.5 lakh class 11 students were to be covered in 2025-26. official source
Who is eligible for Taruner Swapna?
- Students of class 11 and 12 in government, government-aided and other recognised schools and madrasahs of West Bengal named in the year’s notice.
- The school sends the list of students; there is no separate public application.
- After getting the money, the student must buy a device and give the bill (with IMEI number) to the school.
Also check:
- Ask your head teacher whether the 2026-27 round has been notified: the scheme is not on the state portal’s current list.
Documents needed for Taruner Swapna
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How to apply for Taruner Swapna
- Your school collects the student details and bank account and uploads them on the Banglar Shiksha portal.
- Fill the undertaking (self-declaration) the school gives you; it is also on selfdeclaration.wb.gov.in when that portal is open.
- After the money arrives, buy the tablet or smartphone and submit the bill to the school within the time given.
How to check Taruner Swapna status
- Ask the head teacher or the school’s Taruner Swapna in-charge whether your name was uploaded and paid.
- Check your bank passbook or SMS for the credit.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for Taruner Swapna?
Students of class 11 and 12 in government, government-aided and other recognised schools and madrasahs of West Bengal named in the year’s notice. The school sends the list of students; there is no separate public application. After getting the money, the student must buy a device and give the bill (with IMEI number) to the school.
How much do I get under Taruner Swapna?
One-time money to buy a tablet or smartphone for students of class 11 and 12, paid into the student’s bank account. The amount was ₹10,000 in recent years; check the current year’s notice. The undertaking portal returned an error (503) when we checked on 1 November 2026, and the state portal no longer lists the scheme. We have not seen an official notice for 2026-27 yet; ask your school.
What documents do I need for Taruner Swapna?
Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Proof of admission or fee receipt; Self-declaration in the prescribed form.
How do I apply for Taruner Swapna?
Your school collects the student details and bank account and uploads them on the Banglar Shiksha portal. Fill the undertaking (self-declaration) the school gives you; it is also on selfdeclaration.wb.gov.in when that portal is open. After the money arrives, buy the tablet or smartphone and submit the bill to the school within the time given. Official site: https://selfdeclaration.wb.gov.in/
How do I check Taruner Swapna status?
Ask the head teacher or the school’s Taruner Swapna in-charge whether your name was uploaded and paid. Check your bank passbook or SMS for the credit.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Taruner Swapna?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
Who gets Taruner Swapna money?
Students of class 11 and 12 in schools named in the year’s government notice. The school uploads the list; students do not apply on their own.
How much is Taruner Swapna?
It was ₹10,000 per student in recent years. The amount for each year is set in the government notice, so ask your school for the current figure.
How do I check Taruner Swapna status?
Ask your school’s head teacher whether your name and bank account were uploaded, and check your bank passbook or SMS for the credit.
Official sources
- West Bengal Budget Speech 2026-27 (interim, 5 February 2026), Finance Department
- Taruner Swapno undertaking portal, Govt of West Bengal
- Banglar Shiksha portal, School Education Department
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.