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Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025

Awarded by Government of West Bengal

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

High/Secondary SchoolBachelorsMastersDiplomaPhD

Funding Type

Partial Funding · Varies according to course opted

Eligible Courses

All subjects offered

Eligible Nationalities

Only for residents of West Bengal, India

Can Be Taken At

Educational institutions in West Bengal

Provider

Government of West Bengal

Last Verified On

28 Feb 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

The Swami Vivekananda Merit-Cum-Means Scholarship Scheme is aimed at supporting meritorious students from economically disadvantaged families in West Bengal to pursue higher education. The scholarship is designed for students from various academic levels, including Class XI and XII, undergraduate, post-graduate, and research levels.

1. Eligibility:

  • Academic Requirements: Applicants must have a minimum of 60% in the previous qualifying exam (75% for those passing before 2020).
  • For diploma courses and certain technical/professional studies, 60% marks are required.
  • Family Income: The family income must not exceed Rs. 2,50,000 per year.
  • Course Level: Scholarships are available for students in courses like Science, Arts, Commerce, Engineering, Medical, Technical, and Professional programs at undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels.
  • Special Provisions: Girls in Post Graduate courses with 45% in Under Graduate courses from West Bengal institutions can apply as Kanyashree (K3) applicants.

2. Application Process:

  • Online Application: Candidates need to apply through the scholarship portal. The applications are processed based on academic merit and income eligibility.
  • Documents Required: Bank account details, qualifying exam results, and income certificates must be submitted online. No hard copies are needed.
  • Renewal: Students must apply online for renewal by submitting their marksheets for the next academic level, with a requirement for good academic performance.

3. Values/Benefits:

  • Financial Support: The scholarship provides financial assistance directly to the students' bank accounts.
  • Merit-Cum-Means: Scholarships are awarded based on both academic merit and family income.
  • Additional Benefits: Students may receive one-time grants or assistance from other sources without affecting eligibility.
  • However, they cannot receive other government scholarships for the same course.
  • This scheme offers essential financial help for students in West Bengal, enabling them to pursue higher education without the burden of high costs.
Source : Government of West Bengal
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Check Eligibility

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2

Prepare Documents

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3

Submit Application

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4

Application Review

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Scholarship Decision

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Documents Needed

  • Academic Transcripts (Usually required)

  • Income Certificate (For need-based scholarships)

  • Identity Proof (Usually required)

  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

Note: The exact document requirements vary by scholarship. Always refer to the official application guidelines

FAQs

  • Yes, you can secure an education loan to study abroad at Government of West Bengal. Education loans are of two types — Collateral and non-collateral. Collateral includes either: Immovable property – a house or a flat or land (or) liquid security – an FD, or LIC or shares or bonds. Agricultural lands are not accepted by any bank for education loan.

    Public banks like SBI, BOB offer these types of education loans. There are many NBFCs who offer Non-collateral education loans. Apply for the best education loan to study abroad.
  • The deadline of Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is 30 Nov, 2018.
  • Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is offered to High/Secondary School, Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PhD degree.
  • Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is offered for All subjects offered.
  • Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is open for: Only for residents of West Bengal, India.
  • Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 is offered by Government of West Bengal.
  • Swami Vivekananda merit cum means Scholarship 2025 covers Partial Funding, Varies according to course opted.