SVMCM V4.2 - Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26, Registration, Last Date, Required Documents

SVMCM V4.2 - Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26, Registration, Last Date, Required Documents

SVMCM V4.2 - Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26, Registration, Last Date, Required Documents

Dinesh GoyalUpdated on 03 Sep 2025, 10:20 AM IST

The Government of West Bengal has introduced the Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means scholarship 2025-26 (SVMCM V4.2) to support the students of West Bengal belonging to economically backwards families. Students who wish to receive financial support for their school (Class 11 to 12), undergraduate college, or university for higher studies can apply for the SVMCM V4.2 Scholarship. The application for the academic year 2025-26 is expected to begin in November 2025. The Swami Vivekananda scholarship amount ranges from Rs 1000 to Rs 8000 per month, based on the merit of the students.

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What is the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26?
SVMCM 2025-46 Overview
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26 Application Dates
Eligibility Criteria for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26
Documents Required for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26
How to Apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26?
SVMCM Scholarship Amount 2025-26

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26

What is the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26?

The Swami Vivekananda scholarship, also known as the Bikash Bhaban Scholarship, is a golden opportunity for students to receive financial assistance from the Government of West Bengal. The government aims to provide scholarships for students who come from an economically disadvantaged background and do not have the resources to continue their higher studies.

The candidates must fulfil the eligibility criteria for the SVMCM 2025-26 before applying. The official website of SVMCM at svmcm.wb.gov.in provides comprehensive details of the scholarship and the benefits which the students can get by availing it.

SVMCM 2025-46 Overview

The application for the SVMCM V4.2 will start from November 2025. Candidates who are enrolled in Class 11, 12, or those who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in science, arts, engineering, commerce, medical or any other field are eligible for this scheme. Those who are interested in applying for this scholarship can get familiar with all the details. For more information, candidates can take a look at the details of the scholarship provided in the table given below.

Name	Swami Vivekananda merit cum means scholarship 2025-26
Conducting body	Government of West Bengal
Aim	To provide financial support to the students of West Bengal for higher studies
Application dates	November 2025 (Expected)
Eligibility	Regular students with 60% marks in the last qualifying examination
Official website	svmcm.wb.gov.in

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26 Application Dates

The application dates for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2025-26 are yet to be confirmed; however, it is expected to start from November 2025. Candidates can go through the important dates for the scholarship from the table given below.

Application Type	Opening Date
Fresh application 2025-26	November 2025
Renewal application 2025-26	November 2025

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Eligibility Criteria for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26

The candidates who are going to apply for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2025-26 must fulfil the eligibility criteria set by the Government of West Bengal. The eligibility criteria include the following, based on the educational level.

For Class 11, 12

The annual family income must not exceed Rs 2,50,00.
Permanent residents of West Bengal are eligible for this scholarship.
Candidates pursuing secondary education in West Bengal.
The minimum qualifying marks must be 60% in aggregate in their Madhyamik Pariksha.

For UG College

The candidates must have 60% in aggregate in high school examinations conducted by the West Bengal Council of H.S. Education or Madrasha Siksha Parishad.
Must have separate merit lists for UG Arts, Commerce, and Science courses.

For PG University

During graduation, the candidates must have scored 53% marks in their honours subjects.
The Kanyashree beneficiaries who completed their undergraduate degree with 45% aggregate marks and are enrolled in the PG programs in Arts, Science, and Commerce.
The Kanyashree students applying for the scholarship will not require the income certificate.

For Research Level

The candidates who are pursuing M.Phil. or Ph.D. research scholars, non-NET candidates, and NET LS are eligible for the SVMCM.
The NET-LS scholars must inform their university authorities upon appointment as teachers.

Documents Required for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26

The candidates will need the following documents to apply for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship.

Income Certificate
Income Affidavit
Aadhaar Card/Ration Card/Voter ID
Marksheet from the last examination
Madhyamik Pariksha Admit card or the relevant document
First page of the bank passbook
Recent photograph between 10 to 50 KB
Verification form by the Institute, authenticated by the Head of Institution (HOI )

How to Apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26?

The candidates will have to complete their Swami Vivekananda application form online for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2025-26 from the official website. Here is a step-by-step guide for the candidates to apply for their scholarship.

Visit the official website at svmcm.wb.gov.in.
On the homepage, candidates will have to click on the ‘Registration’ option in the top-right corner.
Next, select the category ‘Topper’ or ‘Non-Topper’ and select the type of form the candidates need to fill whether a fresh or renewal of the scholarship.
Select the ‘Apply for Fresh’ option.
Generate the used ID and password.
Now, click on the ‘Application Login’ section and log in.
Fill out the required details and upload the documents.
Verify all the details, and submit the SVMCM application form 2025-26.

SVMCM Scholarship Amount 2025-26

The financial benefits for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship range from Rs 12,000 to Rs 96,000 per year based on the merit and eligibility of the candidates. Here is the course-wise breakdown of the scholarship rates for the candidates.

Directorate	Courses	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship Rate per Month
DPI	UG Arts	60% marks in the last qualifying marks	1000/-
	UG Commerce		1000/-
	UG Science		1500/-
	UG Other professional courses		1500/-
	PG Arts	53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree	2000/-
	PG Commerce		2000/-
	PG Science		2500/-
	PG Other professional courses	53% marks in the last qualifying marks	2500/-
	Non NET M.Phil/Non NET Ph.D	Date of enrollment/date of registration not before 01.04.2018	5000/-
	Non-Net Ph.D./NET-LS Research Fellow		8000/-
DSE	HS	60% marks in the last qualifying marks	1000/-
DSE	D.El.Ed	60% marks in the last qualifying marks	1000/-
DTE	UG and PG (Engineering) and other professional courses (AICTE approved)	UG: 1. 60% 2. 60% in Diploma course from WBSCT/VE/SD for the lateral entry scheme. PG: 55% in graduation from any state University/AICTE-approved institute in West Bengal	5000/-
DTE&T	Polytechnic (Diploma Courses)	60% marks in the last qualifying marks	1500/-
DME	UG (Medical Degree) and Diploma courses	60% marks in the last qualifying marks	5000/- and 1500/- respectively

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: How can I check my Swami Vivekananda scholarship status 2025-26?

Candidates can check their SVMCM application status by logging in to the official website at svmcm.wb.gov.in.

Q: Who is eligible for the SVMCM scholarship?

The candidates who need financial support for their school (Class 11 to 12), undergraduate college, or university for higher studies can apply for the SVMCM V4.2.

Q: Has the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2025-26 started?

The application for the SVMCM 2025-26 will start from November 2025.

Q: How can I check my Swami Vivekananda scholarship status 2025-26?

Candidates can check their SVMCM application status by logging in to the official website at svmcm.wb.gov.in.

Q: Who is eligible for the SVMCM scholarship?

The candidates who need financial support for their school (Class 11 to 12), undergraduate college, or university for higher studies can apply for the SVMCM V4.2.

Q: What is the official website of the SVMCM Scholarship 2025-26?

Students can check all the details regarding the SVMCM scholarship 2025-26 from the official website at svmcm.wbhed.gov.in.

Q: Can I apply for the SVMCM 2025 Scholarship if I passed the high school exam last year?

Yes, the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship is available to students who passed the HS 2026 Exam.

Q: Has the Swami Vivekananda scholarship 2025-26 started?

The application for the SVMCM 2025-26 will start from November 2025.

Q: What is the SVMCM 4.2 scholarship?

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025-26 is also known as the Bikash Bhavan Scholarship, is a merit-and-means-based scholarship offered by the Government of West Bengal to deserving students who come from economically backward families.