Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) Renewal Process 2026
If you are a past beneficiary of the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM), you can renew your scholarship to continue receiving benefits. Learn about the academic performance benchmarks, minimum attendance criteria, and renewal application portals.
Renewal Guidelines & Conditions
To renew annually, students must maintain minimum 60% marks in undergraduate courses or 50% marks in postgraduate courses in consecutive semesters. Fresh applications are required each year through the portal, and students must submit updated income certificates and institute verification forms. Failure to meet the mark threshold or providing false information leads to cancellation.
Key Renewal Prerequisites
- Must pass the previous annual/semester examination in the first attempt.
- No active backlogs or ATKT are permitted in most professional programs.
- Must maintain regular class attendance (typically 75% or higher) validated by the college.
FAQs for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) (Renewal Process)
Q.Can I apply for SVMCM if I already have another government scholarship?
No. Students availing any other central or state government scholarship for the same course are not eligible. You can only receive one scholarship per academic year.
Q.What is the income limit for the SVMCM scholarship?
Your annual family income must not exceed INR 2.5 lakh (Rs. 2,50,000). The income certificate must be issued by a Gazetted Officer, BDO, SDO, or local government authority.