Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025 form Merit Cum Means

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM) also known as Bikash Bhavan Scholarship. The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship has been launched by the West Bengal Higher Education Council to meet the expenses of their studies from the Higher Education Fund for all the meritorious students of West Bengal from Higher Secondary to Graduation level who cannot pursue higher education due to lack of money. Students from class XI to Postgraduate level can apply if they have at least 60% marks and their family income is less than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum. Those who wish to apply can apply online through their official website svmcm.wbhed.gov.in. Scroll down to know more details about Swami Vivekananda Scholarship.

Bikash Bhavan Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025 Rs. 12,000 to 60,000/-

• Scholarship of: Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM)
• Resident Eligible: West Bengal
• Organized By: Bikash Bhavan, Higher Education Department, Govt of West Bengal
• Application Start Date: 2025
• Application Last Date: -
• Apply Mode: Online
• Scholarship Amount: Rs. 12,000 to 60,000/-
• Eligible Student of: HS, PG
• Official Website: svmcm.wb.gov.in

Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Eligibility Criteria

All students of West Bengal who have passed their higher secondary and post-graduate level can apply for this scholarship. To get this scholarship, students must be permanent residents of West Bengal and have secured at least 60% marks in their last examination. If they do not have 60% marks, they will not be able to apply for this scholarship. Meritorious students will receive a grant of Rs. 12,000 to Rs 60,000 every year as a grant under this scholarship.

Resident:

To get Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM), the student must be a permanent resident of West Bengal and must be studying from a recognized board, university or institution in the state of West Bengal. Students must have at least 60% marks in the final examination. If you do not have 60% marks, you will not be able to apply for this Swami Vivekananda Scholarship.

Course Details & Percentage Require:

Directorate: DPI

Course:

UG (Arts): At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 1000/-

UG (Commerce): At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 1000/-

UG (Science): At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 1500/-

UG (Other Professional Courses, UGC Approved): At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 1500/-

PG (Arts): At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree (K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 2000/-

PG (Commerce): At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree (K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 2000/-

PG (Science): At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 2500/-

PG (Other Professional Courses, UGC Approved): At least 53% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 2500/-

Non Net M.Phil./ Non Net Ph.d: Date of Enrolment/Date of Registration not before 01.04.2017 - Rs. 5000/- / Rs. 8000/- Respectively 

Directorate: DSE

Course: 

HS: At least 60% marks in MP/ Equivalent Exam - Rs. 1000/-

D.El.Ed: At least 60% marks in HS/Equivalent Exam - Rs. 1000/-

Directorate: DTE

Course:

UG (Engg.), PG (Engg.) and Other Professional Courses (AICTE Approved): UG: 60%, PG: 55% in Graduation from any State University/AICTE approved institute in West Bengal - Rs. 5000/- 

Directorate: DTE&T

Course: 

Polytechnic (Diploma Courses): At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 1500/- 

Directorate: DME

Course: 

UG (Medical-Degree) and Diploma Courses: At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam - Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 1500/- Respectively

Annual Family Income:

To apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, students' annual family income must be a total of 2,50,000 rupees, but if the family's annual income is more than this, then you will not be able to apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship.

WB Swami Vivekananda Document:

To apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, visit the official portal of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund: svmcm.wb.gov.in. Keep the following documents ready for the application process:

1. Marksheet of Secondary Examination or its equivalent (both sides)
2. Marksheet of last Board/Council/University/College Examination (both sides)
3. Colour Passport Photo
4. Mobile Number (for OTP Verification)
5. Recommendation Letter from local MLA or MP.
6. Admission Receipt
7. Family Income Certificate (Minister-in-Charge / Minister of State / DM / SDO / BDO / Joint BDO/Executive Officer in case of Municipality Area/Officer in the rank of Deputy Commissioner and above in case of Municipal Corporation area)
8. Residence certificate
9. Aadhaar ID/Voter ID/Ration Card/Permanent Address as a certificate issued by the concerned authority
10. Bank Passbook (with first page, account number and IFSC)
11. Copy of marksheet of last examination of current course. (Both sides and in case of semester examination system, both semester marksheets).

WB SVMCM Amount:

• Students selected through the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship will receive a financial grant of up to Rs. 12,000 to 60,000/- per year for their current studies.

Online Application for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme:

To apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, applicants can apply through the official website of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship: svmcm.wb.gov.in.

Online Registration:

1. Fill up and submit the Registration Form.
2. A 15-character Applicant ID will be generated (also sent to your email).
3. Follow the Password Policy while choosing a password.
4. Save/Download the Registration Slip or note the Applicant ID for future use.

Online Application:

1. Login with your Applicant ID, Password, and Captcha.
2. Complete the remaining application details.
3. Upload Photograph (20-50KB) and Signature (10-20KB) in JPG/JPEG format.

Upload Documents:

1. Upload all required supporting documents in PDF format, size within 400KB.
2. Select the correct Issuing Authority of Income Certificate (BDO, SDO, etc.).

Submission: 

• After successful upload, check the application in view mode and click Submit Application to complete the application process.

Contact Details:

Call: 1800-102-8014
Email ID: helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in
Website: svmcm.wb.gov.in