Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Amount: Check SVMCM(4.0) Scholarship Amount, Allocation, Criteria

Edited By Dinesh Goyal | Updated on Oct 23, 2024 05:52 PM IST

The Swami Vivekananda Merit cum Means Scholarship amount 2024-25 provides financial assistance to talented students from economically backward families. This scholarship scheme is formulated and implemented by the Government of West Bengal, India. There has been a significant increase in the amount of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship by the West Bengal government to better support students. For detailed information on the basic allocation, scholarship amount for SVMCM 2024-25, eligibility criteria, and more refer to the article below.
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Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Amount: Check SVMCM(4.0) Scholarship Amount, Allocation, Criteria

Allocation of SVMCM Amount for 2024-25

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship provides significant financial assistance to students, enabling them to complete their education. To benefit from this scholarship scheme, students need to meet specific eligibility criteria outlined under SVMCM. For details regarding course-specific eligibility criteria and the scholarship amount for 2024, please refer to the table below.

Rates of SVMCM Scholarship and Allocation

Directorate	Course	Eligibility Criteria	Scholarship rate per month (Rs)
DPI	UG (Arts)	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1000/-
	UG(Commerce)	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1000/-
	UG (Science)	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1500/-
	UG (Other professional courses, UGC approved)	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1500/-
	PG (Arts)	At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in the last qualifying exam	2000/-
	PG (Commerce)	At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in the last qualifying exam	2000/-
	PG (Science)	At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in the last qualifying exam	2500/-
	PG (Other professional courses, UGC approved)	At least 53% marks in the last qualifying exam	2500/-
	Non NET M.Phil./Non NET Ph.D.	Date of enrolment / Date of registration not before 01.04.2018	5000/- / 8000/- Respectively
DSE	HS	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1000/-
DSE	D.El.Ed	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam (minimum qualification H.S)	1000/-
DTE	UG (Engg.), PG (Engg.) and other professional courses (AICTE approved)	UG: 1. 60% 2. 60% in diploma courses from WBSCT & VE&SD for lateral entry scheme. PG: 55% in graduation from any state university / AICTE approved institute institute in West Bengal	5000/-
DTE&T	Polytechnic (diploma courses)	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	1500/-
DME	UG (Medical-degree) and diploma courses	At least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam	5000/- and 1500/- respectively

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Key Points about Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2024-25

The scholarship is exclusively for students pursuing students in regular mode.
Applicants must have passed their previous year’s examinations (2021 and 2022) and secured admission in the subsequent academic year as per the advertisement.
Students enrolled in M.Phil and doctoral courses (Non-NET Junior Research Fellow and NET Lectureship) in state-aided institutions are eligible to apply for SVMCM scholarship.
Female students pursuing postgraduate degrees from state universities after completing their undergraduate studies with a minimum aggregate of 45% can apply under the Kanyashree (K3) category.
The annual income of the applicant’s family should not exceed Rs 2,50,000 to qualify.
Providing accurate income documents is crucial; falsification may result in disqualification from applying for any government scholarships in the future.
Beneficiary bank account details are mandatory for the disbursement of the scholarship amount.
Applications must be submitted online through the official SVMCM website: svmcm.wbhed.gov.in; hard copies will not be accepted.
Students cannot apply for other government (state or central) scholarships for the same course/stage of study if they are already benefiting from the SVMCM scholarship scheme for 2024-25.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Can the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship amount be received in the applicant's parents bank account?

No, SVMCM scholarship amount is transferred to the applicant’s bank account only.

2. I am enrolled in a PG course in correspondence mode. Am I eligible to apply for SVMCM scholarship scheme?

No, Swami Vivekananda Scholarship scheme can be availed by candidates studying in regular mode only.

3. How can I register for the SVMCM scholarship scheme 2024-24?

Students qualifying in the eligibility criteria can register and apply for the Vivekananda scholarship scheme on the SVMCM official website - svmcm.wbhed.gov.in.

4. Who is eligible to apply for the SVMCM Scholarship 2024-25?

Eligible applicants must be post-matriculation level students enrolled in regular courses. They should have passed their previous year's examinations and secured admission for the current academic year. Additionally, their annual family income should not exceed Rs 2,50,000.

5. What are the benefits of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for 2024-25?

The scholarship provides significant financial assistance to cover educational expenses such as tuition fees, maintenance allowance, and other incidental costs depending on the course and level of study.

6. How can female students benefit under the Kanyashree (K3) category of SVMCM 2024-25?

Female students pursuing postgraduate degrees from state universities after completing their undergraduate studies with a minimum aggregate of 45% can apply under the Kanyashree (K3) category, provided they meet the other eligibility criteria.

7. How can applicants apply for the SVMCM Scholarship 2024-25?

Students should submit the applications online only through the official SVMCM website: svmcm.wbhed.gov.in. Hard copies of applications will not be accepted.

8. Can students apply for other government scholarships along with SVMCM 2024-25?

No, students cannot apply for other government scholarships (state or central) for the same course/stage of study if they are already receiving benefits from the SVMCM Scholarship scheme for the academic year 2024-25.