About this education scheme
"Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship" started by the Higher Education Department of West Bengal State for the financial assistance to the student.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship has been operated in the state of West Bengal by the Higher Education department, for students who are not able to afford their fees.
The scheme benefits students studying at under Graduate level in Science/Arts/Commerce, Engineering, Medical and Technical / Professional courses, Post Graduate level students pursuing Science/Arts/Commerce & Technical/Management. These scholarships will be sanctioned to deserving students on merit-cum-means criteria.
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCMS) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Higher Education Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · West Bengal |
| Official portal | svmcm.wbhed.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Scheme for | Individual |
|---|---|
| Application mode | Online |
| Last date | Not given in the official listing |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
| Family income limit | Up to Rs. 2.5 lakh per year |
| Age | 18 to 55 years |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 18 to 55 years
- 💰Income Rs. 2.5 lakh tak
- 📝Online
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Scholarship Details are follow :
| Course | Scholarship Rate Per Month (Rs.) |
| UG(Art) |
| UG(Commerce) |
| UG (Science) |
| UG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved) |
| PG (Arts) |
| PG (Commerce) |
| PG (Science) |
| PG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved) |
| Non NET M.Phil./Non NET Ph.D. |
| HS |
| D.El.Ed |
| UG (Engg.), PG (Engg.) And Other Professional Courses (AICTE Approved) |
| Polytechnic (Diploma Courses) |
| UG (Medical-Degree) And Diploma Courses |
Who qualifies
- Student must be a domicile of West Bengal.
- Applicant family annual income must not more than Rs. 2,50,000/-.
- Courses:
- High School (HS):
- Minimum 60% marks in the Madhyamik Pariksha exam.
- Only students from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education are eligible.
- Diploma Courses:
- Minimum 60% marks in the qualifying exam (excluding optional subjects).
- Courses must be approved by AICTE/PCI/CoA and affiliated to WBSCT&VE&SD.
- Eligible students include those enrolled in the first year after passing the Madhyamik Pariksha or its equivalent, and those enrolled in the second year through lateral entry (after passing HS or equivalent).
- Undergraduate (UG):
- Minimum 60% marks in aggregate in the HS exam conducted by WBCHSE/Madrasha Siksha Parishad.
- Separate merit lists are prepared for Arts, Commerce, and Science streams.
- Postgraduate (PG):
- Minimum 53% marks in the Honours subject at the graduation level.
- Marks in the Honours subject are the sole criterion for scholarship award.
- Kanyashree scholarship recipients (married/unmarried) pursuing PG in Science, Arts, and Commerce with a minimum 45% in their undergraduate degree are eligible. They don't need to submit income proof.
- Research Level:
- Full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. research scholars registered after April 1, 2017, are eligible (up to a maximum of 2 years for M.Phil. and 4 years for Ph.D.).
- Financial assistance stops for NET-LS scholars upon their appointment as teachers
Who is not eligible
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Documents to be uploaded for fresh application:
Documents to be uploaded for Renewal Application:
Registration walkthrough
Online
Registration Process:
- Applicant have to visit the official website https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/ and click on "How To Apply".
- Read all the instruction carefully and Manual.
- "Check/select" the declaration and click on proceed on registration.
- Select the appropriate category of Directorate and click on "Apply for Fresh Application".
- Fillout the required details
- Details of Last Eligible Qualifying Board/Council/University Examination for Scholarship.
- Present Course of Study.
- Basic Details.
- Password.
- Click on register.
- Complete the authenication via mobile OTP.
- Login Credential be sent to your registered mobile no and an email containing the Applicant ID and a copy of Registration Slip will also be sent to your registered Email ID.
Apply Process
- Applicant have to visit the official website https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/ and click on "Applicant Login".
- Enter the Applicant Id, Password (Which was set during registration process) and Security Code in the appeared pop-up. Then click on the Loginhttps://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/page/application_procedure.php button.
- Complete the profile details, Personal Details and bank details.
- Upload the required documents.
- After successful uploading of the documents, a success message will be displayed. Applicants may download the Application details by clicking on the Download Application Details button. Click on Submit.
Track the application
- Applicant have to visit the official website https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/ and click on "Applicant Login".
- Click on View Profile option in Dashboard or click on View Application option under Application Details tab in Menu area.
- Click on Track Profile button, given on the dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
What is the SVMCM scholarship ?
"Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship" started by the Higher Education Department of West Bengal State for the financial assistance to the student,
What are the benefits under the scheme ?
Financial assistance will be provided.
Who will get the scheme benefits ?
All eligible student will get the scheme benefits.
What is the education eligibility criteria for the school and Under Graduate applicants?
Applicant must secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination with no year gap
What is the education eligibility criteria for PG applicants?
Applicant must secured at least 53% marks in Honor's subjects at the Graduation level in General Education and Graduation level and at least 55% marks in Engineering courses with no year gap
What is the education eligibility criteria for K3 applicants?
Applicant must secured at least 45% marks at Graduation level in Science/Arts/Commerce stream with no year gap.
What is the procedure to get the scheme benefits ?
1. Applicant have to register them self on the official portal.
2. Applicant need to complete his/her profile with personal and education details.
3. Upload required documents.
4. Submit the application.
What is the official portal to register online ?
URL : https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/
What documents are required for fresh application ?
1. Mark sheet of Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent (Both sides).
2. Mark sheet of last Board/Council/University/College examination (Both sides).
3. Admission receipt.
4. Income certificate of family (Not Applicable for Kanyashree).
5. Domicile certificate as Aadhaar ID/Voter ID/Ration card/Certificate Issued by concerned authority.
6. Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (1st Page, containing A/C No. and IFSC).
7. Declaration by Head of the Institution regarding the cause of Year Gap. (This option will appear only if applicant selects Year of Qualifying Exam as 2022 or earlier while registration)
What documents are required for Renewal Application ?
1. Copy of the Marksheet of the last examination in the present course of study. (Both sides and in case of semester examination system, both semester Marksheets).
2. Admission receipt for the promotion to the next higher class
3. Format for Income Certificate is available under Downloads option in the Top menu in all pages.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines svmcm.wb.gov.in (PDF)
- User Manual svmcm.wb.gov.in (PDF)
- FAQ svmcm.wb.gov.in
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