Established in West Bengal, Swami Vivekananda Scholarship is provided every year for students who are unable to pay their tuition. Vivekananda Scholarships are available to students pursuing postgraduate studies, as well as those enrolled in classes ranging from 9th to 12th grade. The Vivekananda scholarship 2020 assisted students in obtaining a decent education and overcoming the financial strain caused by their studies.
The Swami Vivekananda scholarship award mostly aids students from low-income families. In this article, discussed are key components of the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2023. Swami Vivekananda scholarship official website can be accessed on https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/ 2023.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2023: Important dates
Fresh application verification from the institution’s end will be closed on June 7, 2023.
Renewal application submission for both 2021-22 and 2022-23 sessions will be closed on June 12, 2023.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2023: Objective
- The Swami Vivekananda scholarship’s major goal is to offer financial help to deserving students in the state.
- The Vivekananda scholarship programme will enhance the state’s literacy rate while simultaneously creating jobs.
- The Swami Vivekananda scholarship initiative will be available to all students from economically disadvantaged households in the state.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship eligibility criteria
Under the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM) scholarship 2021 eligibility criteria:
- The applicant of Vivekananda scholarship must be a resident of West Bengal
- The annual household income of an applicant of Vivekananda scholarship must not exceed Rs 2,50,000.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship eligibility: Revised qualifying scores
| Course | Swami Vivekananda Scholarship eligibility (for applicants) | Percentage |
| Higher secondary level | Must qualify in the Madhyamik pariksha or a equivalent examination | 75% |
| Diploma Students | Must qualify in the Madhyamilk pariksha for 1st-year diploma courses, or pass diploma 2nd year | 75% |
| Undergraduates | Must qualify in the higher secondary level exam or an equivalent exam | 75% (Best out of five) |
| Postgraduates | Honour subjects at the graduation level | 53%, 55% |
| Kanyashree Applicants(K-3 Component) | A valid receipt from Sanctioned k-2 ID Applicant is necessary to pursue PG in science, arts and commerce | 45% |
| M.Phil/NET research Students | M.Phil or Ph.D. program at a state-aided institute can be applied for | Not Applicable |
West Bengal’s chief minister, Mamata Banerjee, altered the eligibility conditions for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship. All students who received more than 60% on their state board test can avail of the Swami Vivekananda scholarship. Previously, the Swami Vivekananda scholarship initiative had a 75% qualifying requirement.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship amount
| Category | Level of study | Swami Vivekananda Scholarship amount |
| Directorate of School Education (DSE) | Higher secondary | Rs. 1000 each month |
| Directorate of Madrasah Education (DME) | High Madrasah | Rs. 1000 each month |
| Directorate of public instruction (DPI) | Undergraduates in arts and commerce
Undergraduate in science or other professional courses Postgraduates in arts and commerce, Postgraduates in science, or other professional courses NON-NET M.Phil/ Ph.D |
Rs. 1000 each month
Rs. 1500 each month Rs. 2000 each month Rs. 2500 each month Rs. 5000 – Rs.8000 per month |
| Technical education at the college or university level | Undergraduate or postgraduates in Engineering or other professional courses | Rs. 5000 per month |
| Directorate of Technical Education and Training | Undergraduate | Rs. 1500 per month |
| Directorate of medical education | Undergraduate in Medical stream/Diploma courses | Rs. 5000 or Rs. 1500 per month, respectively |
Swami Vivekananda scholarship documents for applying
Documents for Swami Vivekananda scholarship that are essential while applying for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2023 on the last date or before:-
- Address proof
- Ration/voter card
- Higher secondary education report cards
- The first page of the bank passbook
- Passport size photo
- Income certificate
- Domicile certificate
Swami Vivekananda scholarship: How to apply
To apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023 application form, follow the steps below-
- Go to the official website- https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/
- Click on the Registration button on the top right-hand corner of the page.
- You will be redirected to a page. Read the instructions carefully and click on the confirmation check box at the bottom of the page. Then click on Proceed for Registration.
- On the next page, select the registration category and click on the Apply for Fresh Registration button.
- Fill in the registration form and click on Register.
- On the next page, upload the supporting documents.
- Click on Submit Application to complete the registration.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship: Selection process
Eligible candidates are sorted in descending order based on their marks in the qualifying examination besides their income. The Vivekananda scholarship is granted given the availability of funds and the merit list. Finally, the funds are transferred to the candidate’s account if the documents are in order.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship renewal process
For the Swami Vivekananda scholarship renewal or any Swami Vivekananda scholarship, an application must be submitted to the authority within one month of the date of promotion to the next higher class. Follow the steps below:
Visit the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship official website
- Select the Renewal Application button
- Log in using your credentials on the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship official website
- Fill in the required information
- Upload all the necessary documents on the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship official website
- Finally, submit the application on the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship official website
Note that you must pass all your exams on the first attempt for availing Swami Vivekananda scholarship.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship renewal based on academic performance:
- Minimum 60% marks must be scored in the higher secondary to graduate level.
- Minimum 50% marks must be obtained at the postgraduate level.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship documents required for renewal
- Copy of the marksheet of the previous examination.
- Admission receipt to the next higher class.
- The first page and the leaf of the bank passbook showing the previously credited scholarship amount.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship: Grievance registration
To register a grievance, follow the steps below-
- Go to the Swami Vivekananda scholarship official website at https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/
- Scroll down the page till you reach the Grievance Registration section
- Click on the Grievance Registration section. You will be redirected to a new page on the Swami Vivekananda scholarship website.
- Pick the criteria that matches your requirement.
For Applicant grievance submission
- Click on the Registered Applicant or Not Registered Applicant button accordingly.
- If you are a Registered Applicant, you need to enter your Application Id, Password, and Security code to login.
- If you’re Not Registered Applicant, you need to choose between Guest Registration and Guest Login.
- If you choose Guest Registration, you will have to enter your personal details to register.
- For Guest Login, you will have to enter your mobile number to Verify Registration.
- After you log in, you will have to fill up the grievance form and click on Submit for registering your grievance.
For institutions grievance submission
- Select between the Registered Institution and the Not Registered Institution button given the state of your institution.
- If you’re a Registered Institution, enter your Username, Password, and Security Code to login.
- If you choose the Not Registered Institution button, you’ll have to select between the Guest Registration and Guest Login buttons for grievance registration.
- If you want to register as a guest, you’ll have to fill the form that appears and then click on Register.
- For Guest Login, you will have to enter your mobile number to Verify Registration.
- After you log in, you will have to fill up the grievance form and click on Submit for registering your grievance.
For districts grievance submission
- To register your grievance, click on the District Inspector (DI) button.
- Enter your details to login.
- After you log in, you will have to fill up the grievance form and click on Submit for registering your grievance.
Swami Vivekananda scholarship: Helpline information
Email id: helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in
Contact no: 1800-102-8014
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