Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Official Website : https://svmcm.wb.gov.in known as “স্বামী বিবেকানন্দ স্কলারশিপ” or “বিকাশ ভবন স্কলারশিপ” . The Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) is a prestigious scholarship program initiated by the Government of West Bengal to support meritorious students from economically weaker sections in pursuing higher education.
Necessary Documents Required
- Passport Size Photo
- Ration Card
- Mark sheet of Madhyamik Examination
- Mark sheet of previous qualifying examination
- Admission Receipt
- The first page of Bank Passbook
- Income Certificate (In case of rural areas Jt. Any Government officer/officer not below the rank of BDO, Deputy Commissioner of Municipality/Corporation/Gazetted Officer in Group-A)
- Domicile certificate as Aadhaar ID/Voter ID/Ration Card/Certificate Issued by concerned authority
- Declaration by Head of the Institution: This is necessary if you’ve indicated a year gap in your qualifications. It explains the reason for the gap and will be available for selection if you registered qualifying exams for 2022 or earlier.
Documents to be uploaded for Renewal Application
- 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).
- Admission receipt for the promotion to the next higher class.
Application Procedure: Steps to be followed to apply online :
Online Registration: At first applicants need to fill up and submit the online registration form. On successful submission of the Registration Form, an Applicant ID of 15 characters will be generated and it will be used to login and complete the remaining Steps of the Application Form. The Applicant Id also required for all future correspondences.Please maintain the Password Policy, for choosing the Password in the Registration Form, as instructed. Please download the Registration Slip or note down the system generated Applicant ID for future use. The Applicant ID will also be sent to the mail id, entered at the time of registration.
Applicants, willing to apply for K3 are required to fill up the authentication form to verify their existence in Kanyashree(K2) with the input fields Kanyashee(K2) Year of Application, Kanyashree ID, Applicant’s Name, Applicant’s Date of Birth, Father’s Name, Mother’s Name. On successful completion of K2 authentication applicants will be forwarded to registration form. The rest of the process is same as fresh application procedure.
** Girls’ students pursuing regular course of Post-graduation in Science/Arts/Commerce but do not have any Kanyashree(K2) ID are requested to apply under Directorate of Public Instruction category. The criteria and benefits are same as Kanyashree(K3).
For Renewal of existing beneficiaries, Online registration is not needed, rather they can login with their previous Applicant ID and Password to apply for renewal.
Note: Eligibility criteria for application in Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship 2024 are mentioned in advertisement and also in the About section, available under Downloads menu and About menu respectively.
If Applicants forget their Applicant ID or Password, they can retrieve the same using Forgot Applicant ID/Password option from Applicant Login option.
Online Application: Login with the generated Applicant ID, Password (which was set during Registration Process) and Captcha (Security Code). After successful login, fill up rest of the application forms. While uploading Scanned Copy of Image and Signature, please maintain File Format and File Size as mentioned. Image and Signature format should be JPG/JPEG and size should be in between 20KB-50KB and 10KB-20KB respectively.
Upload Documents: After successful submission of application forms, Scanned Supporting Document Upload form will be appeared. Upload all necessary documents as mentioned in the form. While uploading, please maintain the File format and File size, as mentioned. Files should be in PDF format and size should not exceed 400KB.
In the upload documents form, select the Competent Authority (BDO/SDO/Jt. BDO / BLRO (Panchayat Area), Executive Officer / Finance Officer / Education Officer in case of municipality, Commissioner / Dy. Com / Municipal secretary in case of Corporation Area, G.R-A Gazetted Officer) whom the Income Certificate is issued from.
Documents to be uploaded for Fresh and Kanyashree Application:
-
- i. Mark sheet of Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent (Both sides)
- ii. Mark sheet of last Board/Council/University/College examination (Both sides)
- ii. Admission receipt
- iii. Income certificate of family (Not Applicable for Kanyashree)
- iv. Domicile certificate as Aadhaar ID/Voter ID/Ration card/Certificate Issued by concerned authority
- v. Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (1st Page, containing A/C No. and IFSC)
- vi. 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)
Documents to be uploaded for Renewal Application:
- i. 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).
- ii. Admission receipt for the promotion to the next higher class
Format for Income Certificate is available under Downloads option in the Top menu in all pages.
Submission: After successful upload, Check the application in view mode & click on Submit Application to complete the application process.
Edit: After submission of application form in the portal there will generally not be any option to edit application details. However, if any modification (for example, change of Bank details, updating any Uploaded Document etc.)is needed after submission, applicant may approach concerned HOI for such modification. HOI will then unlock the application and the applicant will then be able to edit the application details.
** For Renewal Application, bank details may be edited from respective Directorate end. Valid reasons such as closure of bank account, minor a/c etc. are required to change the bank details subject to HOI’s nod.
If any applicant needs to change her/his Present Course of Study, i.e. Present Course Name, Institution Name, Date of Admission etc, she/he may contact helpdesk in this regard. Helpdesk will provide option to change those details.
Courses Supported by SVMCM Scholarship :
- Post Matric Level :
Class 11, Class 12, ITI
- General UG Courses :
BA, B.Sc, B.Com
- Professional Courses :
BCA, BBA, Law, Hotel Management, Hospitality Management etc.
- General PG Courses :
MA, M.Sc, M.Com
- Engineering & Pharmacy :
B.Tech, B.Arch, BE, B.Pharm
- Medical :
MBBS, BHMS, BAMS, BDS, B.Sc. Nursing, Medical Technology, Paramedical Degree Courses
- Diploma Courses :
Diploma Engineering, Paramedical
- Research Level :
Phd, MPhil and Similar
- Additional Courses :
B.Ed, D.Led and other Trainings
Frequently Asked Question (FAQ)
| Q | What are the criteria to apply for SVMCM scholarship? |
| A | Yearly family income not more than Rs. 2,50,000 (Income criteria is not applicable for K3) Must be a domicile of West Bengal secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying examination with no year gap (For School and Under Graduate applicants) secured at least 53% marks in Honours subjects at the Graduation level in General Education and Graduation level and at least 55% marks in Engineering courses with no year gap (For PG applicants) secured at least 45% marks at Graduation level in Science/Arts/Commerce stream with no year gap. (For K3 applicants) |
| Q | Why am I not able to apply for Renewal application process though I have valid SVMCM Applicant Id and Password? |
| A | Only the sanctioned applicants of previous year are eligible to apply for Renewal. |
| Q | Where to apply renewal application of minority candidates from? |
| A | Minority students may apply from https://www.wbmdfcscholarship.org/ |
| Q | How to retrieve the forgotten Applicant Id/Password? |
| A | Link to retrieve Forgot Applicant Id or Password is given on the login pop up. |
| Q | Why am I getting the message, “Sorry! Invalid Last Exam Roll No. entered” at the time of registration? |
| A | If a candidate with qualifying exam board is either WBBSE or WBCHSE or Madrasa or ICSE or ISE or WBSCT&VE&SD (for Lateral) enters wrong roll no. for last qualifying examination or the roll no in wrong format, only then shows the aforementioned alert. |
| Q | Why am I getting the message, “Applicant name not matched with Board Data. Please enter name as per entered in board data.” at the time of registration? |
| A | If an applicant with qualifying exam board is either WBBSE or WBCHSE or Madrasa or ICSE or ISE or WBSCT&VE&SD (for Lateral) enters his/her name which does not match with board data, only then shows the aforementioned alert. |
| Q | Why am I getting the message, “Please enter valid password using password policy” at the time of registration? |
| A | Applicant must follow the password policy while entering the password. Password Policy: Password must contain an uppercase alphabet Password must contain a lowercase alphabet Password must contain a numeric character Password must contain a special character (@#$^*_) Password must be of at least 8 characters. |
| Q | What is the file format and size to maintain while uploading the photo and signature? |
| A | Photo and signature should be in JPG/JPEG format and size should be in between 20-50KB and 10-20KB respectively. |
| Q | What is file format and size to maintain while uploading the documents? |
| A | Documents should be in PDF format and size should not exceed 400KB. |
| Q | Why am I not able to edit the Application Form? |
| A | If the applicant Submits the application then he/she will not able to edit the application anymore. |
| Q | Why system is showing “Application is not submitted” after finalizing the application? |
| A | After submission of all the forms, applicant needs to click the Submit Application button to submit the application. |
| Q | What if an applicant applies under wrong directorate? |
| A | If final verification of the application from directorate end is not done then the applicant can delete the application from Cancel Application option, given on the dashboard and the applicant may have the option for fresh application again.. |
| Q | What if an applicant selects wrong course/institution while applying? |
| A | Applicant may request the helpdesk so that they can provide the option to change present course of study or applicant may cancel the application. |
| Q | What if an applicant enters any other wrong information? |
| A | If an applicant enters wrong data while registration then he/she can cancel the application by “Cancel Application” option else if he/she enters any wrong data in application form or document upload form then he/she can edit and update the details from Edit Application option. The Edit option will remain available until the profile is submitted. The Cancel/Delete Application will be available until the application is verified from directorate end. (Delete application is not applicable for renewal applicants) |
SVMCM Eligibility for Different Courses
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship, offered by the Higher Education Department of West Bengal, aims to provide financial support to deserving students based on their academic performance and family income. The eligibility criteria for various levels of education are as follows:
HS Level
- Family income not exceeding Rs. 2,50,000/- per annum.
- Minimum qualifying marks of 60% in aggregate in Madhyamik Examination.
- Total marks obtained in Madhyamik Examination (excluding pass marks in additional subjects, if any) will be the sole criterion for consideration.
- Only candidates from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education are eligible.
Diploma Courses (Polytechnic) Level
- Enrolled after passing-out in Secondary (M.P.) Examination or its equivalent in 2023 for first-year Diploma (Polytechnic) courses.
- For lateral entry to the 2nd year Diploma (Polytechnic) courses, candidates must have passed H.S./ equivalent Examination or ITI 2 years.
- Minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination (excluding marks secured in optional elective subjects, if any).
- Courses must be approved by AICTE/PCI/CoA and affiliated to WBSCT&VE&SD.
UG College Level
- Minimum qualifying marks of 60% in aggregate in the H.S. Examination conducted by the W.B. Council of H.S. Education/Madrasha Siksha Parishad.
- Separate merit lists for UG (Arts), UG (Commerce), and UG (Science) courses.
PG University Level
- Graduates securing at least 53% marks in the Honours subject at the graduation level.
- Marks obtained in Honours subject will be the sole academic criterion for awarding scholarships.
- Kanyashree recipients (K-2) pursuing PG courses in Science, Arts, and Commerce streams from State universities after obtaining UG Degree with 45% marks in aggregate are eligible.
- No need for Income Certificate and Income Affidavit for Kanyashree students applying for K-3 scholarship.
Research Level
- Full-time M.Phil. or Ph.D. research scholars, non-NET candidates and NET-LS candidates are eligible.
- Registration as of 01/04/2017 or later, up to the day of dissertation submission (subject to time limits).
- NET-LS scholars must inform the University authorities upon appointment as teachers.
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship serves as a crucial support system for students pursuing various levels of education in West Bengal. By offering financial aid based on both academic merit and family income, it enables deserving individuals to overcome financial barriers and excel in their chosen fields of study.
Eligibility Criteria for SVMCM Renewal
Before embarking on the renewal application process, it is essential to ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria for SVMCM renewal. To be eligible for renewal, students must :
- Be enrolled in a recognized educational institution in West Bengal for the next higher class or course.
- Have maintained a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in the previous year’s examinations.
- Not be availing any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government of West Bengal or any other source.
SVMCM Helpline Number
If you have any problem or want to know anything while applying for Fresh and Renewal of Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, you can Phone Call to Helpdesk Number or you can tell about your problem through email.
Here are the details for getting in touch :
Phone : 1800 102 8014 (Only official working days 10AM – 4PM)
Helpdesk Email : helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in (any time 24/7)
Official Portal : https://svmcm.wb.gov.in/
SVMCM 2023 Application Procedure
Students must go through the SVMCM Scholarship 2023 Application process listed below to avail this scheme of scholarship.
Step 1 :
Applicants will be required to fill the SVMCM 2023 registration form that is available on the SVMCM scholarship official website – https://svmcm.wb.gov.in/
Step 2 :
An Applicant ID will be generated after submitting the SVMCM registration form 2023. Use it to Swami Vivekananda Scholarship login and fill in the whole SVMCM application form 2023. Also, upload the scanned copies of photograph and signatures.
Step 3 :
After submitting the SVMCM application form 2023, “Scanned Supporting Document Upload” page will appear on the screen. Students will be required to upload the documents.
Step 4 :
After successfully uploading the documents, check the whole application form in view mode and then click on “Submit Application” to complete the SVMCM 2023 application process.
Renewal Application Process for SVMCM
Step 1 :
At First go to the official SVMCM Scholarship Government Portal https://svmcm.wb.gov.in/
Step 2 :
Then, Log in With Your Previous Application ID of Fresh Year, Password, fill Captcha and Log in Successfully for Net Step.
Step 3 :
After Successfully Log in, You can See your Scholarship Profile, Your Picture, ID, Phone Number etc.
Step 4 :
In Profile Page Your Application and Document Upload will Show Pending, So you have to Complete your Renewal Process.
Step 5 :
At First, Click Edit/View Profile and Dashboard will Open at Left Sidebar.
Step 6 :
You will see your Application Details and Edit Application Renewal Option. To Continue, Click Renewal Process.
Step 7 :
For submit your Marks You Have to Fill : Your Last Year Exam of University/College, Total Marks, Marks You Got (Obtained Marks), Your Percentage (More Than 60% for Eligible). So, for College Student You Have to Convert your SGPA/YGPA into Percent for it. And Also calculate total Marks of Exam (i.e. 1600) of Total year from Your Syllabus and Question Pattern.
Step 8 :
After filling your Marks, Go to the next Step for Document Upload.
Step 9 :
In Document Upload Section, you have to upload your : Marksheet of Last Exam Scanned Copy (Both side, Both Sem, PDF Format), Current Year Academic Payment Details
Step 10 :
After Uploading your Marksheet and Fees Receipt of Academic Year, agree terms and Submit Finally. Your “SVMCM RENEWAL” application is Successfully Done.
Step 11 :
Then, you will get a Receipt as PDF Format Print that For College Submission and Future Reference.
Direction for RENEWAL of Swami Vivekananda Scholarship
Renewal of HS Students
- Only 1 time Renewal, Class 11th Marksheet needed as Marks Proof.
Renewal of General Degree/PG Degree Students under DPI (Directorate of Public Education)
- 1st Renewal: Submission of SEM 1 and SEM 2 Marksheet required
- 2nd Renewal: Submission of SEM 3 and SEM 4 Marksheet required
Renewal of B.Tech/B.Pharm Students
- 1st Renewal: Submission of SEM 1 and SEM 2 Marksheet required
- 2nd Renewal: Submission of SEM 3 and SEM 4 Marksheet required (both Side)
- 3rd And Final Renewal: Submission of SEM 5 and SEM 6 Marksheet required
Renewal of MBBS Students
- 1st Renewal: With submission of 1st MBBS marksheet.
- 2nd Renewal: 2nd Prof MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 2nd renewal in the following year.
- 3rd And Final Renewal: 3rd Prof Part 1 MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 3rd and final renewal in the following year.
| কোর্স | নম্বর % | বার্ষিক টাকার পরিমান |
|---|---|---|
| একাদশ ও দ্বাদশ শ্রেণী | 60% মার্কস দরকার নতুন আবেদনের জন্য |
12000/- |
| কলেজ – কলা বিভাগ (BA) | 60% মার্কস দরকার নতুন আবেদনের জন্য |
12000/- |
| কলেজ – বানিজ্য বিভাগ (BCom) | 12000/- | |
| কলেজ – বিজ্ঞান বিভাগ (BSc) | 18000/- | |
| অনান্য UG কোর্স (BCA, BBA) | 18000/- | |
| বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (কলা বিভাগ) | 50% মার্কস (বিবেকানন্দ স্কলারশিপ)45% কন্যাশ্রী (K3 applicants) |
24000/- |
| বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (বানিজ্য বিভাগ) | 24000/- | |
| বিশ্ববিদ্যালয় (বিজ্ঞান বিভাগ) | 30000/- | |
| অনান্য PG কোর্স | 30000/- | |
| পলিটেকনিক (Diploma) | 60% মার্কস দরকার নতুন আবেদনের জন্য |
18000/- |
| মেডিকেল কোর্স (ডাক্তারী ডিগ্রী) | 60000/- | |
| Bsc নার্সিং (westbengal) | 60000/- | |
| B.Pharm – ফার্মাসি কোর্স | 60000/- | |
| GNM Nursing, D.Pharm, Diploma Paramedical |
18000/- | |
| Engineering Courses (ইঞ্জিনিয়ারিং) UG, PG & Other Courses (AICTE Approved) |
UG: 60% in HS PG: 50% in Graduation |
60000/- |
SVMCMS GUIDELINES
With a view to assisting the meritorious students belonging to economically backward families in the State of West Bengal to pursue higher studies, the Government of West Bengal introduces this scheme of giving scholarships at different levels of higher studies, at educational institutions based in West Bengal.
The Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme has been thoroughly revamped in the year 2016 to cover more number of students as well as to enhance the scholarship amounts significantly.
Scope of SVMCM :
• The scheme benefits students studying in regular mode of Class XI and XII, and at under Graduate level in Science/Arts/Commerce, Engineering, Medical and Technical / Professional courses. Post Graduate level students pursuing Science/Arts/Commerce & Technical/Management. These scholarships will be sanctioned to deserving students on merit cum means criteria.
• Students should pass in the year 2024, 2023 or 2022 or 2021 (unable to get admission in the year 2023 or 2022 or 2021 due to unavoidable reason and taking admission in the year of advertisement) with at least
(a) 60% (75% for 2020 or earlier passout candidates) marks in aggregate in the last qualifying examination from West Bengal Board of Secondary Education/West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education/Madrasa Education for Higher Secondary level or Under Graduate level Scholarship
(b) 60% (75% for 2020 or earlier passout candidates) marks in aggregate in diploma course from Institutes approved by AICTE and affiliated to WBSCT&VE&SD for Under Graduate level Scholarship (in 2nd year Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy courses through Lateral Entry) or affiliated by State Medical Faculty for Under Graduate level Scholarship (in 2nd year Pharmacy course through Lateral Entry)
(c) 53% marks in aggregate in Graduation (Honours Subject) from any State University for Post Graduate Level Scholarship (General Education) / 55% marks in Graduate Courses from any State University or AICTE approved Institute of West Bengal for Post Graduate Level Scholarship (Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy).
• Students pursuing M.Phil courses and Doctoral courses (NON NET JUNIOR RESEARCH FELLOW and NET LECTURERSHIP) from State aided Institutions will come under the purview of this Scholarship Scheme.
• Girls Students pursuing Post Graduate courses in Science, Arts and Commerce stream from Universities of this State after obtaining Under Graduate Degree with 45% marks in aggregate from Institutions of this State will come under the aegis of this Scholarship Scheme as Kanyashree (K3) applicants.
• The upper ceiling for family income has been fixed at Rs.2,50,000/ per annum. (Not applicable for Board Toppers or Kanyashree (K3) or M.Phil/Ph.D applicants) As the payment will be made by direct beneficiary transfer only, furnishing of Bank details of the applicant, i.e. A/C No., Bank Name, IFS Code of Bank is mandatory.
• There will be no need to submit hard copy of the application.
• Candidates opting for these scholarships and found eligible, will not be allowed to enjoy any other governmental (central/state) scholarship or stipend for the same course/stage of study. However, one time grants or assistances received from any source, or free or partly free studentship allowed by the host institutions will not debar the students from availing of the benefits of this scheme.
ALLOCATION AND RATE OF SCHOLARSHIP
- The basic allocation and rates will be as under:
- DIRECTORATE COURSE Eligibility Criteria SCHOLARSHIP RATE PER MONTH (RS.)
- DPI UG (ARTS) At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 1000/
- UG (COMMERCE) At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 1000/
- UG (SCIENCE) At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 1500/
- UG (OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES, UGC APPROVED) * At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 1500/ -.
- PG (ARTS)At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree (K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam 2000/
- PG (COMMERCE)At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree (K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam 2000/
- PG (SCIENCE)At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree (K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam 2500/
- PG (OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES, UGC APPROVED)At least 53% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 2500/
- NON NET M.PHIL./NON NET PH.D.Date of Enrolment/Date of Registration not before 01.04.2017 5000/ 8000/ Respectively
- DSE HSAt least 60% marks in MP/Equivalent Exam 1000/
- D.El.EdAt least 60% marks in HS/Equivalent Exam 1000/
- DTE UG (ENGG.), PG (ENGG.) AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES (AICTE APPROVED)UG: 1. 60% 2. 60% in Diploma Course from WBSCT&VE&SD for lateral entry scheme.PG: 55% in Graduation from any State University/AICTE approved institute in West Bengal 5000/
- DTE&T POLYTECHNIC (DIPLOMA COURSES)At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 1500/ –
DME UG (MEDICAL DEGREE) AND DIPLOMA COURSES
At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam 5000/ AND 1500/ RESPECTIVELY
- For Training Courses Like B.Ed, Percentage of Qualifying Examination is 53% if the Qualifying Course is a UG Course or 50% if the Qualifying Course is a PG Course
MEANS JUDGING CRITERIA
The total family income for the prospective scholars will be not more than Rs. 2,50,000/ per annum. (Not applicable for Board Toppers or Kanyashree(K3) or M.Phil/Ph.D applicants)
Any deliberate falsification in the Income documents discovered at any stage will be considered as a grievous offence and may invite serious disciplinary actions leading to (i) compulsory and immediate refund of the amount of scholarship already enjoyed by the scholar, (ii) complete forfeiture of his/her right to apply for any governmental scholarship in future and (iii) may also attract penal provisions of other relevant laws for the time being in force.
MERIT JUDGING CRITERIA
Candidates whose family income is not more than Rs. 2,50,000/ per annum will be judged according to their academic merit in the under noted manner.
For HS level: The minimum qualifying marks for being considered for award of scholarships will be 60% in aggregate, in Madhyamik Pariksha, and the total marks obtained in the Madhyamik Parkisha excluding pass marks in the additional subject, if any, will be the sole criterion for consideration. Candidates from outside the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education will not be eligible to apply for this scholarship.
For Diploma Courses (Polytechnic under DTE&T) level: Students who are enrolled after passing out in Secondary (M.P.) Examination or its equivalent as stated above in 2022 for first year Diploma (Polytechnic) courses and after passing out H.S./ equivalent Examination or ITI 2 years for 2nd year Diploma (Polytechnic) courses on lateral entry basis, will be eligible to apply. Candidates.
APPLICATION AND SANCTION PROCEDURES
must obtain at least 60% marks in aggregate in the qualifying examination .
The Diploma (Polytechnic) courses of the State have to be approved by All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) / Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) / Council of Architecture (CoA) and affiliated to West Bengal State Council of Technical & Vocational Education & Skill Development (WBSCT&VE&SD), a Statutory Body under the Department of Technical Education, Training & Skill Development, Government of West Bengal.
For UG level: The minimum qualifying marks for being considered for award of scholarships will be 60% in aggregate, in the H.S. Examination conducted by the W.B. Council of H.S. Education/Madrasha Siksha Parishad. For the UG (Arts), UG (Commerce), UG (Science) separate merit lists will be prepared.
For PG level: Candidates should be graduates securing at least 53% marks (55% marks for applicants under DTE) in the Honours subject at the graduation level. The marks obtained in Honours subject will be the only deciding criterion academically for award of the PG level scholarships. Kanyashree recipients (K 2) (married/unmarried) pursuing Post Graduate courses in Science, Arts and Commerce stream from Universities of this State after obtaining Under Graduate Degree with 45% marks in aggregate from Institutions of this State will come under the aegis of this Scholarship Scheme. There is no need to submit Income Certificate and Income Affidavit in respect of Kanyashree students applying for K 3 scholarship under Swami Vivekananda Merit – cum – Means Scholarship Scheme.
For Research Level: The financial assistance will be admissible to those non NET candidates and NET LS candidates registered as full time M.Phil. or Ph.D. research scholars as on 01/04/2017 or on a date thereafter, with effect from 01/04/2017 and (subject to the overall time limit of two years for M.Phil. and four years for Ph.D.) up till the day of submission of the Dissertation and no further. Further, NET LS scholars shall stop receiving the assistance from the day they are appointed as teachers and it shall be their duty to inform the University authorities of the same. and the same shall be informed forthwith to this Department.
Candidates for different categories will submit their applications online in the scholarship portal and applications i.r.o scholarship cases would be arranged in descending order (on the basis of marks obtained in the qualifying examination).
Apart from income/means criteria, and scholarship would be sanctioned as per the availability of fund and strictly on the basis of the merit list. Fund may be transferred to the beneficiaries account if the documents are in order.
For failed transaction of scholarship money, the last date of correction at respective Directorate end is 30th June of each year for the previous financial year failed transaction as per IFMS norms.
RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIP
For renewal of scholarship, application must be submitted online to the concerned scholarship sanctioning authority within one month from the date of his/her admission in the next higher class due to promotion by passing in the first attempt (In case of Semester mode All Semester Examinations need to be cleared in the first attempt).
Renewal cases (concentrated only at a particular level of study) will be sanctioned subject to good academic performance (Minimum 60% marks should be obtained from Higher Secondary Level to Undergraduate Level (combining both semester) at the promotional examination) and 50% marks (combining both semester) at Post Graduate Level.
DIRECTIONS FOR RENEWAL OF SVMCM SCHOLARSHIP OF GENERAL DEGREE/POST GRADUATE DEGREE STUDENTS UNDER DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTIONS:
- 1st renewal: Submission of SEM 1 and SEM 2 Marksheet required
- 2nd Renewal: Submission of SEM 3 and SEM 4 Marksheet required
- DIRECTIONS FOR RENEWAL OF SVMCM SCHOLARSHIP OF MBBS STUDENTS
- 1st renewal: With submission of 1st MBBS marksheet
- 2nd Renewal: 2nd Prof MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 2nd renewal in the following year.
- 3rd and final Renewal: 3rd Prof Part 1 MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 3rd and final renewal in the following year.