Swami Vivekananda Scholarship: Dates, Application, Eligibility, Rewards

Mohit Dhulia
Updated on March 11, 2024

The government of West Bengal offers the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) to deserving students from economically disadvantaged areas of the state. The Bikash Bhavan Scholarship is another name for this scholarship. Students in higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs are eligible for the scholarship. The scholarship was remodeled in 2016, with an increase in the number of seats and rewards. The scheme’s sanctioned amount has been increased from Rs 45 crore to Rs 2,000 crore. The article ahead contains more information on the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, including eligibility, important dates, the application process, and awards.

This project will primarily benefit students in grades XI, XII, graduate, postgraduate, M.Phil., and doctorate programs. All of the programs are based on the students’ previous test results.

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Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2022: An Overview

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship’s main goal is to provide financial aid to deserving students in the state. Students in West Bengal who are not able to pay their tuition fees will now be able to continue their studies because the government will fund their education.

This program will increase the state’s literacy rate while also providing employment opportunities. By participating in this program, students will be able to alleviate the financial strain that their education has imposed on them. The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship program will be open to all students in the state who come from financially disadvantaged families.

Scholarship Name	Swami Vivekananda Scholarship (SVMCM)
Introduced by	Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Trust, West Bengal
Conduction Authority	West Bengal Higher Education Department (WBHED)
Eligible Courses	HS, UG Honors, PG, Medical, Engineering, Nursing, Paramedical, Diploma, PG.
Beneficiaries	Students
Major Reward	The scholarship amount ranges from INR 12,000 per annum to INR 60,000 per annum.
Scholarship Aim	To Provide scholarship to help poor students
Type	Fresh & Renewal
Mode of Application	Online
Scholarship under	State Government
State	West Bengal
Category of the Post	Scholarship/ Yojana/ Yojna
Official Website	svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2022: Important Date

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Application Form	Starting Date	Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Deadline
New Application 2022	September 2022	November 2022
Renewal Application Form for 2022-22 session	September 2022	October 2022
Kanyashree (K3) Application Form 2022	September 2022	November 2022

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Eligibility Criteria

The following are the eligibility requirements for the scholarship program:

Applicants must be West Bengal residents.
must be pursuing studies at a recognized institute in the state at the post-madhyamik level or higher.
Candidates must have completed pre-madhyamik education at a state board/council of secondary/higher secondary education, Madrasah education, or a state university.
The total annual family income should be less than or equal to 2.5 lakh.
For only minority communities: Applicants must be members of a minority group (Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Parsee, or Jain).

Course-Specific Eligibility

Course Name	Educational Qualification
Class 11th or equivalent (higher secondary level)	Must have obtained a minimum of 75% in Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent examination.
Diploma (Polytechnic level)	For a one-year diploma course, you must have passed the Madhyamik Pariksha or an equivalent exam with a minimum of 75%. Must have passed a two-year diploma course in Pharmacy, 3-D animation & Graphics, Modern Office Practice and Management with a minimum of 75% on the higher secondary exam or equivalent.
Undergraduate courses	Must have passed a higher secondary or equivalent exam with a minimum of 75% in the best five subjects.
Postgraduate courses	Passed honors subjects at graduation level with 53% marks (general education) Passed honors in engineering at graduation level with 55% marks (engineering courses)
Kanyashree applicants	Must be in receipt of a valid sanctioned K-2 ID Must be pursuing a postgraduate degree in Science, Commerce, or the Arts. Must have received a cumulative grade point average of 45 percent in graduation.
M.Phil./ Non-NET/ NET-LS Research Fellow	Must be enrolled in a state-supported PhD or M.Phil. program.

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2022 Application Process

Applications for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship will only be accepted online through the official website. Candidates should only fill out one application form. If more than one application is submitted, all of them will be considered duplicates and rejected. The application procedure is outlined below.

Click the “Registration” button on the official website.
Read the instructions, check the box next to the declaration, and then click the “Proceed to Registration” button.
Fill out the form with the requested information and submit it. An applicant ID will be generated after the registration form has been successfully submitted.
Log in with the applicant ID, password, and captcha after the application ID has been generated.
Fill in the required information and upload the applicant’s scanned photo and signature. The image and signature must be in JPG/JPEG format and be 20KB-50KB and 10KB-20KB in size, respectively.
Upload scanned images of supporting documentation in PDF format with a file size of no more than 400KB.
To complete the process, carefully review the entire application and submit the application form.

Important Documents Required

Admission Receipt
Domicile Certificate (as Voter ID/Aadhaar ID/Ration Card/Certificate issued by Concerned Authority
Scanned copy of bank passbook (page continuing account number and IFSC code)
Mark-sheet of the last board/council/college/university exam
Family Income Certificate
Marksheet of the Madhyamik Exam

Relevant Links
Gujarat TET	Vidyasiri Scholarship	DSEU Junior Assistant
SSP Scholarship	Digital Gujarat Scholarship	PFMS Scholarship

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship: Amount Offered

Course Name	Scholarship Amount (Per Month)
Higher Secondary (XI & XII)	Rs. 1000
UG (Arts & Commerce)	Rs. 1000
UG (Science & Professional Courses)	Rs. 1500
PG (Arts & Commerce)	Rs. 2000
PG (Science & Professional Courses)	Rs. 2500
UG (Engineering / Medical/ Honours)	Rs. 5000
Diploma (Polytechnic / GNM / Para-medical)	Rs. 1500

The scholarship amount varies depending on the course level. The following are the scholarship amounts by course:

Level of Course	Category Name	Scholarship Amount
Higher Secondary	Directorate of School Education (DSE)	₹ 1,000 per month
Higher Madrasah	Directorate of Madrasah Education (DME)	₹ 1,000 per month
Undergraduate in Science	Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) for general degree courses	₹ 1,500 per month
Undergraduate in Commerce		₹ 1,000 per month
Undergraduate in Arts		₹ 1,000 per month
Undergraduate in Professional courses approved by UGC		₹ 1,500 per month
Postgraduate in Science		₹ 2,500 per month
Postgraduate in Commerce		₹ 2,000 per month
Postgraduate in Arts		₹ 2,000 per month
Postgraduate in Professional courses		₹ 2,500 per month
Non-NET M.Phil./ Non-NET Ph.D.		₹ 5,000 to ₹ 8,000 per month
Undergraduate (Polytechnic)	Directorate of Technical Education and Training (DTE & T)	₹ 1,500 per month
Undergraduate in Medical stream/ Diploma courses	Directorate of Medical Education	₹ 5,000 per month/ ₹ 1,500 per month, respectively
Undergraduate in Engineering, Postgraduate in engineering and AICTE approved professional courses	Technical Education at Colleges or Universities	₹ 5,000 per month

Swami Vivekananda Scholarships Selection Process

To start, online applications should be filled out completely and include all required documents.
The applications of the Candidates are arranged in a descending order based on the marks obtained and the pay measures of the understudy.
The validity report will be completed as soon as possible.
The ability of the applicants to access all of their archives will be used to determine their validity.
Finally, they will receive the scholarship award.

Conclusion

The prize will benefit a large number of children who are economically disadvantaged. A large number of West Bengal students will benefit from this initiative.

Swami Vivekananda Scholarships FAQs

What is the deadline for submitting an application for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2022?

The application procedure for renewal is planned to begin in September 2022 and go until November 2022. Students should submit their applications as soon as feasible, together with all required documentation.

Who is the founder of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship program has been launched by the West Bengal government. This program provides financial assistance to students who cannot afford their education.

Who is eligible to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

All kids from economically challenged backgrounds are eligible for this program. Students seeking a postgraduate degree, a bachelor’s degree, or in grades 9 to 12 can enroll in this program.

What is the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship good for?

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship will relieve students of the financial burden that comes with their education. The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship will also help to improve the literacy rate in the state. Jobs would be created as a result of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Program.

What are the courses that qualify for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship is open to students pursuing higher secondary, undergraduate honors, post-graduate, medical, engineering, nursing, paramedical, and diploma programs.