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Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship

"Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship" started by the Higher Education Department of West Bengal State for the financial assistance to the student.

Authority

State/ UT

Region

West Bengal

Status

Verified 2026

Updated

March 2026

What you get

Scholarship Details are follow : | CourseScholarship Rate Per Month (Rs.)UG(Art)₹ 1000/-UG(Commerce)₹ 1000/-UG (Science)₹ 1500/-UG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved)₹ 1500/-PG (Arts)₹ 2000/-PG (Commerce)₹ 2000/-PG (Science)₹ 2500/-PG (Other Professional Courses, Ugc Approved)₹ 2500/-Non NET M.Phil./Non NET Ph.D.₹ 5000/- / ₹ 8000/- respectivelyHS₹ 1000/-D.El.Ed₹ 1000/-UG (Engg.), PG (Engg.) And Other Professional Courses (AICTE Approved)₹ 5000/-Polytechnic (Diploma Courses)₹ 1500/-UG (Medical-Degree) And Diploma Courses₹ 5000/- and ₹ 1500/- respectively

Who can apply

**High School (HS):**; **Diploma Courses:**; **Undergraduate (UG):**; **Postgraduate (PG):**; **Research Level:**

Required Paperwork

  • Aadhaar Card
  • PAN Card
  • Income Certificate
  • Residence Proof (Domicile)

Common 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 ?

- Applicant have to register them self on the official portal. | - Applicant need to complete his/her profile with personal and education details. | - Upload required documents. | - Submit the application.

What is the official portal to register online ?

URL : https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/

What documents are required for fresh application ?

- Mark sheet of Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent (Both sides). | - Mark sheet of last Board/Council/University/College examination (Both sides). | - Admission receipt. | - Income certificate of family (Not Applicable for Kanyashree). | - Domicile certificate as Aadhaar ID/Voter ID/Ration card/Certificate Issued by concerned authority. | - Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (1st Page, containing A/C No. and IFSC). | - 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 ?

- 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). | - Admission receipt for the promotion to the next higher class | - Format for Income Certificate is available under Downloads option in the Top menu in all pages.