Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2025: Apply Online, Eligibility & Benefits

The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) is a flagship scholarship initiative by the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal. The scheme aims to support meritorious and economically backward students from the state pursuing education at the higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, diploma, and doctoral levels.

With enhanced scholarship amounts and a fully online application system, SVMCM 2025 ensures that no deserving student is deprived of higher education due to financial constraints.

Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)

• Name: Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship 2025
• Launched By: Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal
• Beneficiaries: Students from Class 11 to Ph.D.
• Scholarship Type: Merit-cum-Means
• Income Limit: ₹2.5 lakh per annum
• Application Mode: Online
• Official Website: https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

Benefits

Eligibility Criteria

General Criteria

• Applicant must be a domicile of West Bengal
• Annual family income should be less than ₹2.5 lakh

Educational Qualifications

Higher Secondary (HS)

• Must have secured 60% or above in Madhyamik
• Only WB Board of Secondary Education students are eligible

Diploma

• Minimum 60% marks (excluding optional subjects)
• Courses must be approved by AICTE/PCI/CoA

Undergraduate (UG)

• Must have 60% aggregate marks in HS (WBCHSE/Madrasa Board)
• Separate merit lists for Arts, Commerce, Science

Postgraduate (PG)

• Minimum 53% marks in Honours subject
• Kanyashree (K3) students require 45% in graduation

M.Phil/Ph.D.

• Full-time scholars registered on/after April 1, 2017
• Duration: 2 years (M.Phil), 4 years (Ph.D.)

Application Process

Step-by-Step Registration

1. Visit the official portal: https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

2. Click on “How To Apply” and read all instructions

3. Select “Apply for Fresh Application”

4. Fill in all required details:

   • Personal Info

   • Academic Details

   • Income & Domicile Info

   • Course & Bank Details

5. Authenticate via OTP on Mobile

6. Registration credentials and confirmation slip will be sent to mobile/email

Apply for Scholarship

1. Go to “Applicant Login”

2. Enter your Applicant ID and Password

3. Complete your profile and upload required documents

4. Review and submit the application

5. Download the acknowledgment for future reference

Documents Required

For Fresh Application

• Marksheet of Madhyamik or equivalent (both sides)
• Marksheet of last qualifying exam
• Admission receipt
• Income certificate (not required for Kanyashree K3 students)
• Domicile proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, Ration Card)
• 1st page of bank passbook (with A/C no. & IFSC)
• Year Gap Declaration (if applicable)

For Renewal Application

• Marksheet of the last exam passed in current course (both sides)
• Admission receipt for next class
• Income certificate (latest format downloadable from portal)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.