SVMCM Scholarship 2024 - How to Apply, Dates, Documents, Eligibility & Contact Details

The West Bengal government launched the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship program, which awards scholarships at various levels of higher study at educational institutions located in West Bengal. 

It was initiated with the goal of helping deserving students from economically disadvantaged families in the state pursue higher education. 

The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Scheme was completely redesigned in 2016 to accommodate a larger number of applicants and greatly increase the scholarship amounts.

Students enrolled in standard classes XI and XII, as well as undergrad courses in science, arts, commerce, engineering, medicine, and technical and professional fields, benefit from the scheme. 

Students seeking postgraduate degrees in science, arts, commerce, technology, and management can also apply for the SVMCM Scholarship. 

Merit-cum-means criteria will be used to determine which worthy students will get these scholarships. In 2023, there were 58127 applicants in total for school education and 194630 applicants for general degree courses.

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2024: Overview 

The table below offers a quick look at the overview of the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2024, with important details and highlights.

Highlights	Details
Name of the Program	The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship
Provider of the Scholarship	The Government of West Bengal
Eligible Beneficiaries	Students passing in the years 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, or 2019. 60% marks in aggregate in the diploma course. 53% overall in the Honors Subject for Graduation
Available Courses	Science, arts, commerce, engineering, medicine, management, technical, and professional fields.
Number of Available Scholarships	14 scholarships are granted on the basis of courses, excluding merit-based grants.
Last Date of Application	August 10, 2024
Official Website	https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship - Recent Updates

The following documentation is needed in order for any Primary Teachers' Training institution or D.El.Ed. College of WB—where first-year students are enrolled in 2023—to be included on the SVMCM scholarship portal. Please visit the SVMCM Scholarship official website:

1) PTTI applications are submitted via DI/S (PE) of the relevant district to the Commissioner of School Education, WB.

2) A copy of the W.B. Board of Primary Education's current affiliation.

3. Acknowledgment of NCTE.

4) The WBBPE NOC (No Objection Certificate)

5) A few details about the organization:

• Institution name

• District name
• Sub-division name
• AISHE/Institution Code
• HOI name
• HOI contact number
• HOI email or the institution email
• Types of management

Important Dates for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2024

Here is a quick look at the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2024 last date and start date.

Application Start Date: 

Fresh Application- July 12, 2024

Renewal Application 2024- July 12, 2024

Application Last Date:

Fresh Application- August 10, 2024

Renewal Application 2024- August 10, 2024

Don’t miss the Swami Vivekananda scholarship's last date. In most cases, your application will not be considered after the last date.

What is the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

The West Bengal government launched the SVMCM Scholarship 2024 program, which awards scholarships at various levels of higher study at educational institutions located in West Bengal. 

It was initiated with the goal of helping deserving students from economically disadvantaged families in the state pursue higher education. 

The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Scheme was completely redesigned in 2016 to accommodate a larger number of applicants and greatly increase the scholarship amounts.

What is the importance of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

Giving financial aid to deserving state students is the primary goal of the Swami Vivekananda scholarship. With the government funding their education, 

West Bengali students who were unable to pay their tuition may now complete their education. In addition to creating jobs, this plan will raise the state's literacy rate. 

Students will be able to get over the financial load that their education has placed on them through the use of this program. 

The Swami Vivekananda scholarship program will be available to all state students who come from economically disadvantaged homes.

SVMCM Scholarship Scheme 2024 – Eligibility Criteria

The following are the Swami Vivekananda scholarship eligibility for the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means (SVMCM) Scholarship Scheme-

• Initially, the candidate has to be a West Bengal State resident.
• The applicant's family income cannot be more than Rs. 250,000 per year.
• The Swami Vivekananda scholarship amount depends on the chosen course.

The relevant authorities have determined the following SVMCM Scholarship eligibility criteria and requirements for qualifying for a scholarship program:

Course	Eligibility Criteria	Percentage
Higher secondary level	The candidate must qualify for the 10th Madhyamik examination or its equivalent.	75%
Diploma Students	The candidate must either pass the second year of the diploma program or be eligible to enroll in first-year diploma courses through the Madhyamik examination.	75%
Undergraduates	The applicant must have passed the higher secondary level test or an exam that is comparable.	75% (best of 5)
Postgraduates	Honors courses in engineering at the graduate level, as well as honors subjects at the graduate level.	53%-55%
Kanyashree Applicants(K-3 Component)	The applicant must possess a legitimate receipt from the approved K-2 ID. Applications in the arts, sciences, and commerce should be made.	45%
MPhil/NET research Students	Students may apply if they are enrolled in a state-aided institution's MPhil or PhD program.	NA

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Fees

The relevant authorities have determined the following scholarship amount for the various course types of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2024:

Category	Courses	SVMCM Scholarship amount
Directorate of School Education (DSE)	Undergraduate	Rs. 1000 each month
Directorate of public instruction (DPI)	Undergraduate and postgraduation courses in arts, commerce, sciences, and other professional fields.	Rs 1,000 to Rs 8,000 each month, depending on the course.
Directorate of Madrasah Education (DME)	High Madrasha	Rs. 1,000 each month
Directorate of Technical Education and Training	Under graduation	Rs. 1,500 each month
Technical education at college or university level	Under graduation and postgraduation in Engineering	Rs. 5,000 each month
Directorate of medical education	UG Medical and diploma courses	Rs. 5000 and Rs. 1500, respectively, each month

SVMCM Scholarship Scheme 2024 – Renewal of Scholarship

Within one month of the date of admission to the next higher class as a result of promotion through first-pass success, an online application must be submitted to the relevant scholarship sanctioning authority for the renewal of the scholarship (in the case of semester mode, all semester examinations must be cleared in the first attempt). 

Subject to good academic performance (minimum 60% of points from the higher secondary level to the undergraduate level- combining both semesters- at the promotional examination) and 50% of points (combining both semesters) at the postgraduate level, renewal cases (focused solely on a specific level of study) will be approved.

Renewal requirements of the SVMCM Scholarship for general degree/postgraduate students:

• 1st Renewal- Candidates must submit their semester 1 and semester 2 marksheets.
• 2nd Renewal- Candidates must submit their semester 3 and semester 4 marksheets.

Renewal requirements of the SVMCM Scholarship for MBBS students:

• 1st Renewal- Candidates must submit their 1st MBBS marksheet.
• 2nd Renewal- Candidates must submit their 2nd MBBS marksheet.
• 3rd Renewal- Candidates must submit their 3rd MBBS marksheet for final renewal.

SVMCM Scholarship – Documents Required

The documents that must be uploaded for the Kanyashree and Fresh applications are:

i. The Madhyamik Examination mark sheet, or a copy of it (both sides)

ii. Mark sheets from both sides of the most recent Board, Council, University, or College test

ii. A receipt for admission

iii. The family income certificate (not applicable to Kanyashree)

iv. Aadhaar ID, voter ID, ration card, or domicile certificate issued by the relevant authorities 

v. A scanned copy of the bank passbook, namely the first page with the account number and the IFSC

vi. A statement from the institution's head explaining the reason for the year gap. (This option will only show up if the candidate chooses to register with 2022 as the Year of Qualifying Exam or earlier.).

Candidates must attach the following documents for the renewal application:

i. A duplicate of the final exam mark sheet for the current study session. (Both sides, as well as both semester marksheets in the case of a semester examination system.).

ii. Admission receipt for advancement to the subsequent class level.

SVMCM Scholarship – How to Apply 

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Login Process:

1. Online Registration: Applicants must first complete and submit the online form for registration. Visit the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship official website.

2. Online Application: Enter your password, captcha (security code), and the generated applicant ID to log in. These details were specified during the registration process.

3. Upload Documents: The Scanned Supporting Document Upload form will display following the successful submission of application forms.

4. Submission: To finish the application process, check the file in view mode and click Submit Application when the upload has been successful.

You can login to the portal later for your SVMCM Scholarship status check.

SVMCM 2023 Scholarship Scheme – Contact Details

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Helpline Number: +1800-102-8014
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Support Email ID: helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in.