Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023: Eligibility, application form, how to apply. Know More:-

The Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023 will provide meritorious students an annual amount ranging from Rs. 12,000 to Rs. 60,000. This scholarship is awarded by the West Bengal state government, but students will be able to receive the funds after passing madhyamik board exam and 12^th board exam. Applicants typically apply for the scholarship after the release of their secondary results. Once the proper rules are followed, the State government will deposit the money directly into the students’ bank accounts within a few months.

Overview of Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023:-

Previously, West Bengal students were required to pass exams with 75% marks to be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship. However, in consideration of their financial situation, the new requirement is for every student to secure a minimum of 60 percent marks in their 10th and 12th annual board examinations. For a Master’s degree, 53 percent marks are considered acceptable to be eligible for the scholarship. (Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023)

Eligibility Criteria for the Scholarship:-

• Atleast, 60% marks in Madhyamik exam.
• To be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, the annual income of the student’s family should be less than 2.5 lakhs.
• To qualify for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, the applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal.
• Must have his/her aadhar Card.
• Must have his/her own Bank A/c.
• To be eligible for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship, the applicant must be studying up to the Post Graduate level in an institution located in West Bengal.
• The students must get admission into any undergraduate (UG) course, medical, engineering, diploma, or any other eligible course in an institution within West Bengal After passing higher secondary (10+2) with 60% marks or more. Once admitted, they can apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship to be considered for the financial support provided by the scholarship program.
• The student admitted to a postgraduate (PG) course after his/her graduation , even with 53% marks in their UG, can still apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023.
• Female Students who have K1 and K2 status under the Kanyashree scheme and have obtained admission into a postgraduate (PG) course with 45% marks are also eligible for financial assistance under the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship. They can receive either Rs. 24,000 or Rs. 30,000, depending on the specific criteria and rules of the scholarship program. (Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023)

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Documents required for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023:-

• Madhyamik exam certificate of the applicant.
• Aadhaar Card of the applicant.
• Income certificate of the applicant’s family
• Receipt of admission to a new class
• Photocopy of the first page of the bank passbook
• Passport size color photo
• Signature of the candidate. (Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023)

How to apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023. Step by step guide:-

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023 is scattered into some websites depending on the caste and minorities. Select and paste the link on the URL box:

• Students belonging to Muslim, Christian, Buddhist group can apply here- https://wbmdfcscholarship.org/
• Hindu Students can apply here – https://svmcm.wbhed.gov.in/
• The official website of the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship has to be visited first.
• On the homepage, click “How to apply” button.
• Select the checkbox located at the bottom of the new page that opens and then proceed by clicking on the ‘Proceed for Registration’ button.
• The option “Directorate of School Education (DSE)” will be visible on the next new page.
• Subsequently, click the ‘Apply for Fresh Application’ link .
• Next, in the registration form, choose the secondary examination option and furnish the relevant documents.
• Now, Complete the registration form by providing all the necessary information related to the applicant’s name, address, valid email id, phone number, and other required details.
• Generate a password and then click on the ‘Registrar’ button.
• Upon completing the registration process, a crucial registration ID will be provided.
• Proceed to the ‘Applicant Login’ section on the home page and log in using the Applicant ID, Password, and Security Code.
• In the ‘Dashboard’ on the left side of the new page that opens, click on the ‘Edit Application’ link.
• Subsequently, upload the required documents and click on the ‘Save and Continue’ button to finalize the application.

Please note that the entire application process for this scholarship is online. Therefore, after applying online, there is no need to submit any documents physically anywhere. Once the online application process for the West Bengal Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship is completed, the applicant can check their application status on the dashboard. (Swami Vivekananda Scholarship 2023)

Helpline :-

If you encounter any issues while applying for the scholarship online or require any other important information, you can contact the SVMCM Scholarship Helpline. To get in touch, you can send an email to helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in or call 18001028014 (toll-free). The helpline is there to assist you with any queries or concerns related to the Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship in West Bengal.