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Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship is granted to students based on their merit for their higher studies from senior secondary to graduation and post-graduation courses<\/strong> and Polytechnic. In 2016, the scholarship was launched to increase the number of scholarships and the amount granted. In this blog, we have provided you with all the information ranging from its eligibility, application and selection process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Name of Scholarship<\/td>Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship<\/td><\/tr>
Granted By<\/td>West Bengal Higher Education Department<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility<\/td>Varies according to the level of study<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date To Apply<\/td>31 March 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Mode of Application<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Scholarship Amount<\/td>INR 1,000- 5,000<\/td><\/tr>
Official Website<\/td>https:\/\/svmcm.wbhed.gov.in\/<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Important Dates of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

West Bengal is a state that produces a lot of academic talent in different fields of study. However, due to financial constraints, a lot of these deserving candidates withdraw their wish to study and build a career for themselves. The government has introduced the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship to help such students. Applicants wondering about the schedule for Swami Vivekananda merit cum means scholarships can refer to the table below to not miss any latest updates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Application Started<\/td>12 July 2023<\/td><\/tr>
Application Closes<\/td>31 March 2024<\/td><\/tr>
Results<\/td>To be notified<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:\u00a0BYJU\u2019S National Aptitude Test (BNAT) Scholarship 2024: Amount, Details, Eligibility<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Eligibility of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Before applying for this scholarship, an applicant must know if he\/she is eligible. The table below shows the detailed information on the eligibility of the candidates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Particulars<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Educational Qualifications<\/td>60% marks in the previous qualifying examination (for Higher Secondary or UG courses)
53% marks in Honours subject (for PG courses General Education)
55% marks in Graduation (for PG courses in Engineering<\/strong>)<\/td><\/tr>
Nationality<\/td>Indian<\/td><\/tr>
Domicile<\/td>West Bengal<\/td><\/tr>
Income<\/td>Not more than INR 2.5 lakhs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Benefits of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship offers numerous benefits to students who need help with their studies in their Graduation and Post Graduation courses. Some of these benefits are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Financial Aid:<\/strong> Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, grants scholarships based on the level of their course, ranging from INR 1000 – 5000<\/strong>. Refer to the table below to have a look at the detailed bifurcation:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Course Level<\/strong><\/td>Amount<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Higher Secondary (Class 11-12)<\/td>INR 1000<\/td><\/tr>
High Madrasah<\/td>INR 1000<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate (Arts)<\/strong><\/a><\/td>INR 1000<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate (Commerce)<\/strong><\/td>INR 1000<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate (Science)<\/strong><\/td>INR 1500<\/td><\/tr>
Undergraduate (Professional Courses)<\/td>INR 1500<\/td><\/tr>
Postgraduate (Arts)<\/td>INR 2000<\/td><\/tr>
Postgraduate (Commerce)<\/td>INR 2000<\/td><\/tr>
Postgraduate (Science)<\/strong><\/td>INR 2500<\/td><\/tr>
Postgraduate (Professional Courses)<\/strong><\/td>INR 2500<\/td><\/tr>
Non-NET M.Phil.\/Non-NET PhD<\/td>INR 5000-8000<\/td><\/tr>
Engineering Courses (Undergraduate- Postgraduate)<\/td>INR 5000<\/td><\/tr>
Polytechnic Course<\/td>INR 1500<\/td><\/tr>
Medical <\/td>INR 1500-5000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read:<\/strong>\u00a0Aikyashree Scholarship 2024: Amount, Scholarship Status, and Last Date<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application and Selection Procedure<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whosoever is willing to apply for the scholarship needs to follow a standardised procedure to apply for it. These are the steps to apply for this scholarship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Visit the official website and create a new account using your credentials. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. After successfully registering yourself, log into your account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. After logging in, you can have access to the application form on the dashboard. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Fill in all the information i.e. your personal details and academic records. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Attach all the mentioned documents to support your application. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Review the application form after filling in the details and submitting it. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Documents Required<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    These are the documents that a candidate must have to apply for the Swami Vivekananda merit cum means scholarship:<\/p>\n\n\n\n