State SchemeVerified for 2026
Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) Income Limit 2026
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)
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.How is the scholarship amount disbursed?
The scholarship amount is disbursed directly to the beneficiary's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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.
Supporting Guides
Official Support
WebsiteOfficial Portal
Helpline1800-102-8014, Email: helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in