Government SchemeVerified for 2026

Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) Eligibility Criteria 2026

To qualify for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) 2026 program, candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria set by West Bengal Government. This includes academic benchmarks, category-specific requirements, and gender limits for students residing in West Bengal.

Qualifying Mark/Percent60% marks in previous class
Target Education LevelsHigher Secondary, Undergraduate, Postgraduate
Eligible Caste/CategoriesAll
Gender LimitAll

Residency/Domicile Requirements

Must be domiciled in West Bengal

Special Conditions

Requires high academic performance. Annual family income should not exceed ₹2.5 lakh. Kanyashree recipients with 45% also eligible for PG.

FAQs for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) (Eligibility Criteria)

Q.Who is eligible for the SVMCM scholarship?

Students from West Bengal studying in Class 11-12, Undergraduate, Postgraduate, or Doctoral levels with minimum qualifying marks and annual family income not exceeding ₹2,50,000 are eligible.

Q.Can students studying outside West Bengal apply?

No, the scholarship is only for students domiciled and studying within West Bengal. Students studying outside the state are not eligible.