Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023 @svmcm.wbhed.gov.in

The effect of inflation can be seen in every field, and the education sector is no exception. Many students want to educate themselves but need financial help. Read along to learn more about the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme 2023.

Overview

As Swami Vivekananda rightly said, “Education is the manifestation of the perfection already in man”.Education is essential for one’s personality development and for increasing knowledge base. Everyone has an equal right to education, and no one should be deprived of it just because their earnings are low. To empower society, people should be educated. But, the expense of quality education is rising day by day. Due to this,  the middle class  cannot educate their children well. Many talented and bright students drop out of school or college because they cannot pay the fees. To reduce the dropout rates and improve the literacy percentage in the state of West Bengal, the government has developed to provide educational aid to the needy. The scheme will help students excel academically without worrying about the financial burden laid due to educational expenses. Lets have a look at Swami Vivekananda Scholarship.

Objective of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme

This scheme aims to provide financial aid to bright students studying for their graduation, undergraduate degrees, or even other students studying in classes from 9th to 12th.  This scheme will benefit the students belonging to the economically weaker section. The implementation of the scheme has not only promoted healthy competition in the state but also has provided several opportunities to talented students who earlier used to hold back due to a lack of financial support. 

The West Bengal government will afford the meritorious students’ financial expenses through the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme. If the youth is well-educated, it will also affect the employment scenario and thus help the state in multiple ways.

Benefits of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme

The scholarship program has several benefits. Here are a few of them:

• Financial aid will be provided to the needy (who fall under the eligibility criteria) through this scheme
• This scheme is for the benefit of the talented students belonging to the EWS (Economically Weaker Section)
• The scheme will encourage upcoming bright students in the state and ensure quality education is received by all despite their income 
• The scheme will help to reduce the dropout rates and thus help to improve the literacy rates of the state
• This scheme will help to lay off the financial burden on the students and their parents due to the educational expenses
• The scheme covers students of all ages, ranging from school students (Class 9th to 12th) to students studying for professional graduate and undergraduate courses
• Apart from financial benefits, students are also provided quality books and laptops for study purposes.  

Eligibility Criteria for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme

There are certain common criteria to be eligible for availing of the benefits of the scheme. Here are they:

1. Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal. 
2. The annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to ₹250000 per annum.
3. The applicant must have a Bank account, as the fund will be disbursed directly into the bank account. 

Here are the course-specific eligibility criteria:

Type of scholarship Granted	Eligibility criteria
Scholarship for Higher Secondary level (Class 9th to 12th) and Undergraduate level	The applicant must have scored at least 60% marks (75% Score for candidates who are 2020 pass-out candidates)  in the last qualifying examination from approved by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education/West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education/West Bengal Madrasa Education for Higher Secondary level or Undergraduate level
Scholarship for Undergraduate Level (Direct 2nd year or Diploma admissions)	The applicant must have scored at least 60% aggregate  in diploma courses from AICTE-approved institutions or institutions affiliated to WBST and VE&SD to avail UG scholarship (in 2nd year UG Courses under Engineering, Technology, Pharmacy admitted through lateral entry) or affiliated by State Medical Faculty for Under Graduate  (in 2nd-year Pharmacy course admitted through lateral Entry)
Scholarship for Post-graduate Courses	The applicant must have scored at least 53% marks in aggregate in Graduation (Masters/Honours Subject) from any University in the state for availing PG level Scholarship (General Education) or secured at least a minimum of 55% marks in PG Courses from any State University or AICTE-approved Institute in West Bengal for in PG courses
Scholarship for M.Phil and Doctoral courses	Students admitted to Government-aided university/institution for the program are eligible for to apply
Scholarship to Kanyashree (K3) applicants	Female applicants pursuing Post Graduate courses in Science, Arts, and Commerce stream from Universities of this State should have scored at least 45% aggregate marks  from Institutions of this State

Documents Required for Applying for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship

Here is the detailed list of documents required for applying as a fresh applicant or Kanyashree (K3) applicant under the Swami Vivekanand Scholarship Scheme:

1. Proof of identity (Aadhar card, PAN card, etc.)
2. Address proof (Electricity bill, water bill, etc.)
3. Mark sheet of Madhyamik Examination or its equivalent (Both sides)
4. Mark sheet of last attempted state-level (University/Board) examination
5. Admission receipt received while seeking admission from the respective institution
6. Income certificate issued by concerned authorities as proof of annual family income(Not Applicable for Kanyashree applicants)
7. Domicile certificate for residential proof issued by the concerned authority
8. Digital copy of the Bank Passbook mentioning the account number and the IFSC Code of the applicant 
9. Declaration for a reason for taking a gap during the course (only applicable if selected 2021 as the passing year for the qualifying examination)

Amount of Swami Vivekananda scholarship Provided

The scholarship amount varies according to the level of study. Here is the detailed list of the financial help provided:

Directorate	Level of study	Fund Disbursed per month (₹)
Directorate of School Education (DSE)	Higher Secondary	₹1000
Directorate of Madrasah Education	High Madrasah	₹1000
Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI)	UG (Arts)	₹1000
	UG (Commerce)	₹1000
	UG (Science)	₹1500
	UGC Approved UG professional courses	₹1500
	PG (Arts)	₹2000
	PG (Commerce)	₹2000
	PG (Science)	₹2500
	UGC-approved PG and other professional courses	₹2500
	Non-NET M.Phil	₹5000
	Non-NET M.PhD	₹8000
Directorate of Technical Education (DTE)	UG and PG (Engg.) and other AICTE-approved professional courses	₹5000
Directorate of technical education and training (DTE&T)	Diploma courses in Polytechnic	₹1500
Directorate of medical education (DME)	UG (Medical Degree)	₹5000
	Diploma medical courses	₹1500

Renewal of Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Application

Students who have already applied for the scholarship program earlier can renew their application and can avail of Swami Vivekananda scholarship benefits for the upcoming semesters/years. To do so, the student must apply for the renewal of application; they need to apply for the renewal within one month after they are promoted and admitted into the higher classes/semester. 

Criteria for Availing Scholarship Benefits through Renewal  

1. The student must have cleared examinations in the current course of study on the first attempt. In the case of the Semester pattern, both semesters must be cleared on the first attempt. 
2. Renewal cases will be considered only for good academic performance. Applicant must have secured a minimum of 60% aggregate marks from Higher Secondary Level to Undergraduate Level(combining both semesters) and at least 50% marks (combining both semesters) at Post Graduate Level.

Documents Required while Renewing the Scholarship Application:

1. Copy of the mark sheet of the last exam attempted in the current course of study (Both sides and for semester examination pattern, copies of mark sheets of both semesters are required)
2. Admission receipt cum acknowledgement stating being promoted to the higher class. 
3. Income certificate

The Application and the Sanction Procedure for the Scheme:

Interested candidates can apply for the scholarship program online through the official website. To apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Scheme, you need to follow the steps:

1. Visit the official Website: https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in to get started
2. Click on the ‘New Registration’ button 
3. You will be soon redirected to a new webpage with the registration form.
4. Fill up the necessary fields like your mobile number, Email-ID, etc. carefully and click on the ‘Submit’ Button. 
5. A 15-digit Registration ID and password will be generated and sent to you via Email or SMS. 
6. Login with the generated ID and password on the Swami Vivekananda scholarship portal. 
7.  Fill out the application form carefully according to your level of study (Undergraduate, higher secondary, etc.) 
8. Upload scanned copies of the relevant documents like passport-size photographs, signatures, income certificates, domicile certificates, etc. 
9. Click on the ‘Submit Application’ button to finish.

Conclusion

Once the candidates have submitted their applications, they will be verified and approved by the concerned officers. Once this is done, a merit list will be prepared based on the marks obtained in the examination. Thus the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship amount will be disbursed according to the available funds based on the prepared merit list.

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FAQs

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship is provided for which category of students?

The scholarship is provided to students in higher secondary classes (Class 9th to 12th) and undergraduate and postgraduate courses

What is the amount of Swami Vivekananda scholarship provided in the scheme?

The scholarship amount ranges from ₹1000 to ₹8000, depending on the level of study.

What are the standard eligibility criteria to avail of Swami Vivekananda scholarship benefits?

Here is the list of the eligibility criteria common to all students: 1 .Applicant must be a resident of West Bengal state 2 .The annual family income from all sources must be less than or equal to ₹250000 per annum.

How to apply for renewal of Swami Vivekananda scholarship application?

No new online registration is required to apply for the renewal of the application. Visit the official website and log in with the help of the login credentials you received earlier, and do as stated on the site.

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