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

The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), launched by the Higher Education Department, Government of West Bengal, aims to support meritorious students who face financial constraints in pursuing higher education. The scholarship benefits students at the Higher Secondary, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, Engineering, Medical, and Research levels, across government-recognized institutions.

Key Highlights

• Scholarship Name: Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship
• State: West Bengal
• Applicable Levels: HS, UG, PG, Diploma, M.Phil, Ph.D.
• Mode of Application: Online
• Official Website: https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in
• Last Date to Apply (Expected): August-September 2025 (to be confirmed)

Benefits

Monthly Scholarship Amount (as per course)

Eligibility Criteria

General Eligibility

• Must be a domicile of West Bengal
• Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.50 lakh

Academic Requirements

• HS Level:
  • Minimum 60% in Madhyamik (WB Board only)

• Diploma Courses:
  • Minimum 60% in the qualifying exam (excluding optional subjects)
  • Must be enrolled in AICTE/PCI/CoA approved courses under WBSCT&VE&SD

• Undergraduate (UG):
  • Minimum 60% in HS from WBCHSE or Madrasha

• Postgraduate (PG):
  • Minimum 53% in Honours subject (45% for Kanyashree applicants)

• Research Level (M.Phil/Ph.D.):
  • Must be a full-time scholar registered after April 1, 2017
  • Valid up to 2 years (M.Phil) and 4 years (Ph.D.)

Application Process (Online)

New Registration

1. Visit: https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

2. Click on “How To Apply”, read the guidelines

3. Select the category of Directorate and click “Apply for Fresh Application”.

4. Fill required academic and personal details

5. Set a password and register

6. Complete mobile OTP authentication

7. Login credentials and registration slip will be sent to your email/SMS

Apply & Submit Application

1. Click “Applicant Login”, enter credentials

2. Complete profile and bank details

3. Upload the required documents

4. Click Submit and download your application details

Documents Required

For Fresh Application

• Marksheet of Madhyamik & last qualifying exam (both sides)
• Admission receipt
• Income certificate (Not needed for Kanyashree)
• Domicile proof (Aadhaar/Voter ID/Ration Card)
• Bank passbook copy (1st page)
• Declaration from Head of Institution (if gap year)

For Renewal Application

• Last exam marksheet (both sides for semester-based courses)
• Admission receipt for the next academic year
• Updated Income Certificate (if applicable)

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is the SVMCM scholarship?
  “Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship” swas tarted by the Higher Education Department of West Bengal State for the financial assistance to student,
• What student benefits under the scheme?
  Financial assistance will be provided.
• Who will get the scheme benefits ?
  All eligible students will get the scheme benefits.
• What is the education eligibility criteria for the school and Under Graduate aundergraduatelicant must shave ecured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination with no year gap
• What are the eligibility criteria for PG applicants?
  Applicant must secured at leasthave  53% marks in Honor’s subjectsHonors’ Graduation level in General Education and Graduation level and at least 55% marks in Engineering courses with no year gap
• What are 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. Applicants have them self-apply on the portal.
  2. The applicant needThe applicantete his/her profile with personal and education deducationalationaload required documents.
  4. Apply.
• What is the official portal to register online ?
  URL : https:/svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/
• What documents are required for a 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 the concerned authority.
  6. Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (1st Page, containing A/C No. and IFSC).
  7NoDeclaration by Head of the Institution regarding the cause of Year Gap. (This option will appear only if the applicant selects Year of Qualifying Exam as 2022 or earlier while registering)
• What documents are required for Ra 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 semesterMarkk sheets.
  2. Admission receipt for the promotion to the next higher class
  3. Format for Income Certificate is available under the Downloads option in the Top menu on all pages.