Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM)
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Program Overview!
Looking for financial support to continue your studies in West Bengal? The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) supports deserving students in achieving their academic goals.
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) is a West Bengal government program that helps talented students from low-income families. It offers financial assistance to those pursuing studies from Class XI up to postgraduate levels, including professional courses. The scholarship aims to ensure that financial constraints don’t hinder talented students from achieving their educational aspirations.
💰 Stipend: ₹12,000 to ₹96,000 per year
🗺️ Countries Eligible: India (specifically for students domiciled in West Bengal)
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Benefits:
Selected students receive annual financial assistance ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹96,000, depending on their course and level of study. This support helps cover tuition fees, books, and other educational expenses, allowing students to focus on their studies without financial worries.
Eligibility Criteria
- Residency: Be domiciled in West Bengal
- Academic Performance: Achieve the following minimum marks in their last qualifying examination:
- Higher Secondary Level (Class XI and XII): At least 60% marks.
- Undergraduate Level: At least 60% marks in Higher Secondary or equivalent.
- Postgraduate Level: At least 53% marks in graduation for general education and 55% for engineering or technology courses.
- Income Limit: The family’s annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000.
- Course Enrollment: Be enrolled in regular, full-time courses in institutes located in West Bengal.
- Other Criteria: Students should not be receiving any other state or central government scholarship for the same course.
Application Process
- Online Registration: Visit the official SVMCM portal and register by providing basic details.
- Fill Application Form: Log in with your credentials and complete the application form with accurate information.
- Upload Documents: Submit scanned copies of necessary documents, including:
- Mark sheets of the last qualifying examination.
- Income certificate issued by a competent authority.
- First page of the bank passbook showing account details.
- Institute verification form authenticated by the Head of the Institution.
- Submit Application: After reviewing all details, submit the application online.
- Hard Copy Submission: Submit a hard copy of the application form along with photocopies of the bank passbook to your respective institution.