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Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) Income Limit 2026

The family income threshold is a critical selection parameter for the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) 2026. This guide details the maximum annual income limit, parent/guardian occupation parameters, and the official verification rules required for students in West Bengal.

Maximum Annual Family Income

₹2,50,000 per annum

Income Verification Rules

Applicants must submit a valid annual income certificate issued by a competent revenue officer (such as a Tahsildar, Revenue Inspector, or Sub-Divisional Magistrate).

  • The certificate must be in the name of the parent/legal guardian.
  • Income certificates issued by private employers or self-declarations on plain paper are not accepted.

FAQs for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) (Income Limit)

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.