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Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) — West Bengal
For meritorious students who live in West Bengal and study in a West Bengal institution in regular mode (Class 11-12, UG, PG, professional, research). Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh. Minimum marks: 60% in the last exam for Higher Secondary and UG; 53% for PG (55% for engineering PG); 45% for Kanyashree K3 girls (no income limit). You must not take any other government scholarship. The 2026-27 fresh last date was not announced when this was checked; renewal was reported as 31 Dec 2026. The document list below may be shorter than the portal's.
Amount / benefit: ₹1,000–8,000 a month (by course)
Source: Higher Education Department, Govt of West Bengal
What you get
₹1,000–8,000 a month depending on the course (per scheme summaries — confirm on the portal).
Who is eligible
- Linked to West Bengal (home state or institute state)
- Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year
Final eligibility is decided by the official authority. Read the official notification before you apply.
Documents required
- Income certificate
- Last qualifying exam marksheet
- West Bengal domicile / residence proof
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook
How to apply, step by step
- Open the SVMCM portal of the West Bengal Higher Education Department (svmcm.wb.gov.in) and register as a fresh applicant when the window is open. The 2026-27 fresh last date was not announced when this was checked, so watch the portal.
- Fill in your academic and bank details and upload the income certificate, marksheets, domicile proof and bank passbook.
- Submit the application and keep the acknowledgement. Your institute verifies it.
- Track the status on the portal. Renewal has to be done every year.
हिंदी में आवेदन कैसे करें
- पश्चिम बंगाल उच्च शिक्षा विभाग के SVMCM पोर्टल (svmcm.wb.gov.in) को खोलें और विंडो खुलने पर नए (fresh) आवेदक के रूप में रजिस्टर करें। जब यह जाँचा गया तब 2026-27 की fresh अंतिम तारीख घोषित नहीं हुई थी, इसलिए पोर्टल पर नज़र रखें।
- शैक्षणिक और बैंक की जानकारी भरें और आय प्रमाण पत्र, मार्कशीट, निवास प्रमाण और बैंक पासबुक अपलोड करें।
- आवेदन सबमिट करें और पावती (acknowledgement) सँभाल कर रखें। आपका संस्थान इसका सत्यापन करता है।
- पोर्टल पर स्थिति देखते रहें। हर साल नवीनीकरण (renewal) करना होता है।
Last date
The last date is announced on the official website and can change each year. Please check the official portal before you apply.
Official website
https://svmcm.wb.gov.in (Higher Education Department, Govt of West Bengal)
Details are compiled from official sources. Always confirm on the official website before applying. Found a mistake? Tell us.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) — West Bengal?
Linked to West Bengal (home state or institute state); Family income up to ₹2.5 lakh per year. Final eligibility is decided by the official authority.
What does Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) — West Bengal give?
₹1,000–8,000 a month depending on the course (per scheme summaries — confirm on the portal). Amount: ₹1,000–8,000 a month (by course).
Which documents are needed for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) — West Bengal?
Income certificate, Last qualifying exam marksheet, West Bengal domicile / residence proof, Aadhaar card, Bank passbook.
What is the official website for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) — West Bengal?
The official website is https://svmcm.wb.gov.in (source: Higher Education Department, Govt of West Bengal).