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Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) - West Bengal

Short Title: WB SVMCM
Administered by: Higher Education Department, WB • Government of West Bengal
Financial Support: ₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month (₹12,000 to ₹60,000 per annum)
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹250000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 31-Oct-2026

Scheme Overview & Objective

Premier scholarship scheme in West Bengal supporting students pursuing higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral studies.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Passed Class 12 with >= 60% marks in WB Council or recognized boards
Academic Disciplines / Streams Undergraduate Arts, Science, Commerce, Engineering, Medical, Diploma
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹250000 from all sources.
Minimum Academic Score Minimum 60.0% marks or equivalent CGPA in qualifying exam.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category All
Domicile / Residence West Bengal
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

₹1,000 to ₹5,000 per month (₹12,000 to ₹60,000 per annum)
UG General: ₹1,000/month; UG Professional/Engg: ₹1,500/month; Medical MBBS: ₹5,000/month.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 31-Oct-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: Government of West Bengal - Higher Education Department • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026
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