31 March 2026 is the last date of SVMC 4.2, Applicant fill the scholarship for before the last date. The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, or SVMCM (Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship), is a financial support initiative by the Government of West Bengal, designed to provide monetary support to meritorious but economically disadvantaged students pursuing higher education in various disciplines such as higher secondary, undergraduate, postgraduate, MPhil, and doctoral studies.
The scholarship aims to empower students from underprivileged backgrounds by easing their financial burden, thereby enabling them to achieve academic excellence. Administered by the West Bengal Higher Education Department, the scholarship covers tuition fees and other educational expenses, with eligibility criteria based on academic performance and family income. It promotes equitable access to education and supports the vision of Swami Vivekananda, who emphasized the transformative power of education.
SVMCM 4.2
The SVMCM 4.2 is an upgraded digital platform for online applications, document uploads, and tracking for Swami Vivekananda merit cum means scholarship 2026-2027. SVMCM 4.2 ensures faster processing of all the queries and documents and minimizes paperwork.
SVMCM 4.2 portal is crafted particularly for the Swami Vivekananda merit-cum means Scholarship started by the West Bengal state government and financed by the higher education department (Bikash Bhabhan W.B). The SVMCM 4.2 is crafted particularly for higher secondary students in classes 11th & 12th, UG, PG, M.Phil and doctorate-level courses in West Bengal. To apply under the scheme at the swami vivekananda scholarship website you must fall under the below given eligibility criteria:
- Students must be residents of West Bengal @wb.gov.in.
- For higher secondary level, students need a minimum of 60% marks in their last qualifying examination.
- Undergraduate and postgraduate students are required to have a minimum of 60% marks in their previous academic results. The family’s annual income must not exceed ₹2.5 lakh.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2026
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2026 is a monetary support program launched by the Higher Education Department of the West Bengal state government to support economically disadvantaged yet academically meritorious students, this initiative ensures financial assistance for students pursuing higher secondary education above class 10th and are residents of the State. To apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2026 visit; https://svmcm.wb.gov.in.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2026 applications will begin from 10 January 2026 onwards at the swami vivekananda scholarship official website. The administration will be accepting new applications/registrations and renewals for the consecutive years. To apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2025 students must be residents of WB, have got 60% in their previous year and maintain the same level of performance in consecutive years. The scholarship amount varies from ₹12,000/year to ₹96,000 a year depending upon the category of scholarship. This can be further classified as ₹1000 for higher-secondary students, ₹1000-₹5000 and ₹5000-₹8000 for UG and PG students respectively.
SVMCM Scholarship Allocation & Rate of Scholarship
| DIRECTORATE | COURSE | Eligibility Criteria | SCHOLARSHIP RATE PER MONTH (RS.) |
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DPI
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UG (ARTS) | At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 1000/- |
| UG(COMMERCE) | At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 1000/- | |
| UG (SCIENCE) | At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 1500/- | |
| UG (OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES, UGC APPROVED)* | At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 1500/- | |
| PG (ARTS) | At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam | 2000/- | |
| PG (COMMERCE) | At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam | 2000/- | |
| PG (SCIENCE) | At least 53% marks for SVMCM and 45% for Kanyashree(K3 applicants in Last Qualifying Exam | 2500/- | |
| PG (OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES, UGC APPROVED) | At least 53% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 2500/- | |
| NON NET M.PHIL./NON NET PH.D. | Date of Registration not before 01.04.2017 | 5000/- / 8000/- Respectively | |
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DSE
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HS | At least 60% marks in MP/Equivalent Exam | 1000/- |
| D.El.Ed | At least 60% marks in HS/Equivalent Exam | 1000/- | |
| DTE | UG (ENGG.), PG (ENGG.) AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL COURSES (AICTE APPROVED) | UG: 1. 60% 2. 60% in Diploma Course 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 Last Qualifying Exam | 1500/- |
| DME | UG (MEDICAL-DEGREE) AND DIPLOMA COURSES | At least 60% marks in Last Qualifying Exam | 5000/- AND 1500/- RESPECTIVELY |
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Renewal 2026
Swami Vivekananda scholarship renewal for the session 2026-27 started on 10 January 2026 and is still live at the SMVCM 4.2 portal. The application and renewal process for the scholarship will remain online till 31 March 2026. Students must have successfully passed all examinations in the first attempt and secured a minimum of minimum 60% marks should be obtained from Higher Secondary Level to Undergraduate Level(combining both semester) at the promotional examination) and 50% marks (combining both semester) at Post Graduate Level.
- 1st renewal: Submission of SEM 1 and SEM 2 Marksheet required
- 2nd Renewal: Submission of SEM 3 and SEM 4 Marksheet required
DIRECTIONS FOR RENEWAL OF SVMCM SCHOLARSHIP OF MBBS STUDENTS
- 1st renewal: With submission of 1st MBBS marksheet
- 2nd Renewal: 2nd Prof MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 2nd renewal in the following year.
- 3rd and final Renewal: 3rd Prof Part 1 MBBS marksheet will need to be furnished for the 3rd and final renewal in the following year.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Renewal 2026
- Visit the official SVMCM website at svmcm.wb.gov.in
- Login: Use your existing Applicant ID and Password to log in. If you’ve forgotten your credentials, utilize the ‘Forgot Applicant ID/Password’ option to retrieve them.
- Initiate Renewal Application: After logging in, select the ‘Renewal Application’ option to begin the process.
- Update Information and the required details in the application form.
- Upload Documents and Attach the necessary documents in the prescribed format and specified size requirements.
- Submit the Application by reviewing all the entered information and uploaded documents
Svmcm 4.2 Scholarship Status Check
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) offers an online platform for students to check the status of their scholarship applications. After successfully applying, candidates can track the progress of their applications through the official SVMCM portal.
To check the status, applicants must log in to the portal using their registered credentials, such as the Applicant ID and Password, provided during the registration process. Once logged in, they can navigate to the “Application Status” section, where updates regarding the verification process, approval, and fund disbursement are displayed. The status can be displayed as pending, approved, rejected or payment processed. SMVC payment status can be verified at the SVMCM portal or through PFMS (Public financial management system). The higher education department and SVMCM administration update the renewal status 2-3 weeks after the actual renewal date and the same can be checked at the SVMCM 4.2 portal.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Last date
The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), administered by the Government of West Bengal, offers financial assistance to meritorious students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds pursuing higher education. Though there is no official statement or notice given by the administration as per the previous pattern the last date for the Swami Vivekananda scholarship will fall in 31 March 2026 and the application process for the 2026-27 academic session will commence from January 2026. The official website does not specify a closing date for applications, indicating that the application window remains open.
svmcm.wbhed.gov.in Income Certificate
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Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Contact Details
Official Website: https://svmcm.wb.gov.in/
| Department / Office | Address | Email ID(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Nodal Officer Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship | — | gl_chak@yahoo.co.in |
| Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) | Bikash Bhavan (9th Floor), Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091 | gl_chak@yahoo.co.inhelpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |
| Directorate of Technical Education & Training (DTE&T) | Karigori Bhavan, 3rd Floor, Plot: B-7, Action Area: III, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata – 700160 | dtet_wb@yahoo.co.inhelpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |
| Directorate of Technical Education (DTE) | Bikash Bhavan (10th Floor), Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091 | techedndirectoratewb@gmail.comhelpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |
| Directorate of Medical Education (DME) | Swasthya Bhawan, GN-29, Sector-V, Salt Lake, Kolkata – 700091 | svmcm.medicaleducation@gmail.comhelpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |
| Directorate of School Education (DSE) | Bikash Bhavan (7th Floor), Salt Lake City, Kolkata – 700091 | svmcms2020@gmail.comhelpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |