SVMCM Scholarship Application Form, Eligibility Criteria, Check Status

The SVMCM Scholarship is also known as the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship. It’s designed to provide financial assistance to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds who are pursuing higher education in various courses.

Aspiring applicants should carefully review the eligibility criteria and ensure they have all the necessary documents ready before the application window opens. For the most current information and updates, including the opening of the application window and deadline details, applicants should regularly check the official SVMCM Scholarship portal which is svmcm.wbhed.gov.in.

SVMCM Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria for the SVMCM Scholarship are specific and must be met for an application to be considered. These include:

• Residency: The applicant must be a resident of West Bengal.
• Educational Qualification: The scholarship is open to students at different levels of education, including secondary (class XI and XII), undergraduate, postgraduate, and above. Specific academic performance criteria apply, generally involving a minimum of 60% of marks in the previous examination.
• Economic Criteria: The applicant’s family income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/-, ensuring the scheme benefits those in genuine financial need.
• Continuation of Study: The applicant should be continuing their studies without any year gap.
• Courses: The scholarship is applicable for full-time regular courses in West Bengal.
• Additional Requirement: Students should not be receiving another government scholarship.

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Courses Supported by SVMCM Scholarship

• Secondary Education: Class 11, Class 12, ITI
• Undergraduate Courses: BA, BSc, BCom, BCA, BBA, Law, Hotel Management, etc.
• Postgraduate Courses: MA, MSc, MCom, and other professional courses
• Engineering and Pharmacy: B.Tech, B.Arch, BE, B.Pharm
• Medical Fields: MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, BSc Nursing, Paramedical Degrees
• Diploma Courses: Engineering, Paramedical
• Research Level: Ph.D., MPhil, and similar courses
• Additional Courses: B.Ed, D.El.Ed, and other trainings​.

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Amount

The scholarship amount provided per month varies based on the course level and stream:

Level/Course Category	Scholarship Amount Per Month
UG (Arts, Commerce)	Rs. 1000/-
UG (Science, Other Professional Courses)	Rs. 1500/-
PG (Arts, Commerce)	Rs. 2000/-
PG (Science, Other Professional Courses)	Rs. 2500/-
Non-NET M.Phil./Ph.D.	Rs. 5000/- to Rs. 8000/-
Diploma Courses	Rs. 1500/-
UG (Medical Degree) and Diploma Courses	Rs. 5000/- and Rs. 1500/-

SVMCM Scholarship Application Dates

Application Type	Opening Date	Closing Date
Fresh Application 2023	12.07.2023	—
Renewal Application 2023	12.07.2023	—
Fresh Kanyashree (K3) Application 2023	12.07.2023	—

How to Apply Online Applications for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

Candidates who are interested in Swami Vivekananda Scholarship can submit their applications online through the official portal of SVMCM Scholarship. They can follow the detailed guide given below to submit their application forms.

1. Visit the Official Portal: First of all open the official website of SVMCM Scholarship and then select the “How to Apply” tab. Now accept the term and click on Proceed to Registration.
2. Select Scholarship Type: Now select the scholarship type according to your course and then click on Apply.
3. Online Registration: Applicants must first complete the online registration form. After submission, a 15-character Applicant ID is generated for login and further steps. This ID is also required for all future correspondences.
4. Online Application: Login with the generated Applicant ID, Password, and Captcha. Applicants must fill up the rest of the application form, maintaining the specified file format and size for images and signatures.
5. Upload Documents: After submitting the application form, upload all necessary documents in the specified format and size. For fresh applications, this includes mark sheets, admission receipt, income certificate, domicile certificate, bank passbook copy, and a declaration regarding the year gap, if applicable.
6. Submission: After successfully uploading documents, check the application in view mode and submit the application to complete the process.
7. Printout for Records: It’s advisable to take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

Renewal of SVMCM Scholarship

For the renewal of the scholarship, the application must be submitted online within one month from the date of admission to the next higher class due to promotion. Renewal cases will be sanctioned subject to good academic performance and maintaining the required percentage of marks.