SVMCM Scholarship 2025 OPEN: Check Eligibility, Stipend Amount and Steps to Apply
Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering 2026 ( GATE )
Result - 19 Mar '26
SVMCM Scholarships 2025: Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship is now open for MTech, BTech, and other different course levels. Last date to complete SVMCM 2025 registration is yet to be announced. Candidates who want to pursue Mtech or other programmes can check article below to understand about SVMCM stipend, eligibility, application process, and more.
SVMCM scholarship 2025 is an initiative offered by the Government of West Bengal to provide financial assistance to merit and economically backward family students. This scholarship is provided at different levels of higher studies, including MTech at educational institutions based in West Bengal.
Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship was revamped in 2016 to target a large number of applicants as well as to enhance scholarship amount significantly. To avail scholarship, candidate must meet SVMCM scholarship eligibility and other criteria. Read below to know more.
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- SVMCM Scholarship 2025-26 Start and Last Dates
- SVMCM 2025 Scholarship Eligibility for MTech
- What is SVMCM scholarship amount for MTech students?
- SVCM Scholarship Amount for UG, PG, MBA and other courses
- Can GATE-qualified candidates avail SVMCM scholarship?
- SVMCM Scholarship Renewal
- How to apply for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for MTech Students?
- Documents List for SVMCM Scholarship Application Form
- SVMCM Helpdesk details
SVMCM Scholarship 2025-26 Start and Last Dates
Candidates can check schedule of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship application form details below -
| Application type |
Opening date |
Closing date |
|---|---|---|
| SVMCM Fresh Application Form |
Nov 28 |
To be announced |
| Renewal application form |
Nov 28 |
To be announced |
| Fresh Kanyashree application form |
Nov 28 |
To be announced |
Commonly asked questions
The eligible GATE 2026 two-paper combinations for XE, XH, and XL are as follows -
| GATE paper code | Eligible two paper combinations |
| XE | AE, CE, CH, CY, DA, ME, MT, PH, and PI |
| XH | ST |
| XL | BT, CY, and EY |
Yes, candidates having qualifying degree in B.Com can apply for GATE exam to get admission to the master's programmes in IITs and IISc. Candidates must go through the GATE information brochure carefully before applying. Also, students in 3rd year or final year in commerce are also eligible for GATE.
No, applicants cannot opt for any paper from the combination list. Candidates can only select from the options provided by the GATE authorities in the GATE 2026 paper combination list. For example, a CS student has the free will to choose from the following set of exam papers: DA, EC, GE, MA, PH, and ST.
SVMCM 2025 Scholarship Eligibility for MTech
SVMCM scholarship can be applied by candidates studying in regular mode in class XI, XII, and at undergraduate level in science/arts or commerce, engineering, medical and other technical or professional courses. PG level students pursuing science, commerce, arts or technical or management can also apply. SVMCM scholarship will be offered to deserving students on merit-cum-means criteria.
For students who want to pursue MTech or candidates who do want to take admission through GATE scores can avail this scholarship. For such, applicants must have graduated with a minimum qualifying mark of 55% in graduation from any state university/AICTE-approved institute in West Bengal with no year gap. Also, they must be a domicile of West Bengal.
What is SVMCM scholarship amount for MTech students?
Candidates willing to pursue MTech will receive a scholarship amount of INR 5000/- monthly to cover their expenses. The payment will be done by direct beneficiary transfer only. Candidates must provide their bank details correctly mentioning their bank account number, bank name, IFSC code, etc.
Commonly asked questions
You can apply for two GATE papers (maximum). While filling out the GATE application form, you need to select the primary and secondary paper. The GATE secondary paper must be from the subject list prescribed by the GATE authorities. Before adding the paper, go through the subject combination list and GATE paper codes.
Candidates opting for two GATE papers will have to pay double the fees mentioned -
For example,
- If a general category candidate is applying for two GATE papers, then he/she has to pay a fee of INR 4000 (during the regular timeline) and INR 5000 (during the extended period).
- The same applies to the female, SC, ST, and PwD category candidates, INR 2000 (during the regular time period) and INR 3000 (during the extended period).
Qualifying mark of GATE exam usually varies every year depending on certain factors. Candidates can refer to expected cutoff based on last year's trends
- General - 25 to 32
- OBC - 22 to 28
- SC/ST/PwD - 17 to 25
40 marks in GATE will approximately give a rank between 2000 to 5000 depending on the paper difficulty level and the number of registered candidates in that particular branch. Obtaining 40 marks is mainly considered average, opening chances to a few new IITs (less popular branches) and NITs.
However, rank for 40 marks in the Graduate Aptitude in Engineering can give a different rank value for different branches and disciplines. For example, 40 marks in GATE CSE can correspond to 2000 to 5000 rank. On the other hand, 40 marks in GATE ME, can correspond to 2700 - 7100 rank.
Advice to students who secured 40 marks in GATE exam: Better to apply in some state-level colleges or new NITs.
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SVCM Scholarship Amount for UG, PG, MBA and other courses
Can GATE-qualified candidates avail SVMCM scholarship?
No, candidates opting for this scholarship will not be allowed to avail any other government (central or state) scholarship or stipend for the same. Applicants can check about GATE 2025 stipend details.
SVMCM Scholarship Renewal
Candidates who have already opted and want to renew their scholarship must provide the following-
| Renewal type |
Documents required |
|---|---|
| First renewal |
Semester 1 and 2 marksheet |
| Second renewal |
Semester 3 and 4 marksheet |
How to apply for Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship for MTech Students?
Mode of SVMCM scholarship application form is online. Candidates must go through instructions and guidelines carefully before applying. Check process to apply for SVMCM Scholarship 2025 below-
- Online registration - First, candidates must fill and submit online application form. After submission, an Applicant ID of 15 characters will be generated. Candidates must login and complete remaining steps. They have to select from Topper or Non-Topper option.
Note: Candidates must download their registration slip and keep application ID and password safe for future responses. The ID will be sent to candidate’s registered email ID
- Filling application - Students must login and fill rest of details and upload required documents following guidelines. Image and signature must be in JPEG or JPG format and should be between 20 to 50 KB and 10 to 20 KB, respectively.
- Uploading documents - Here candidates must upload all necessary documents. All documents must be in PDF form and should not exceed more than 400 KB.
| SVMCM 2025 Scholarship Registration Link | Click here |
| Download SVMCM user manual | Download |
Note: In uploaded document form, select the Competant Authority (BDO/SDO/Jt.BDO/BLRO (Panchayat Area), Executive Officer, Finance Officer, Education Officer in case of municipality, Commissioner /Dy.Com/Municipal Secretary in case of Corporation Area, G.R-A Gazetted Officer) whom income certificate is issued from.
- Submission of application form -Once all documents are uploaded, preview and submit to complete application process.
Note: Candidates cannot edit their details after submission. However, if anyone want to change or edit their bank details or documents can approach concerned HOI for modification. They will unlock application form and students will be then able to edit their details.
If any applicant want to change their course of study, institution name, or date of admission, they can contact helpdesk.
Documents List for SVMCM Scholarship Application Form
Candidates must have all the following documents ready for SVMCM 2025 registration-
- Madhyamik Education or equivalent marksheet (both sides)
- Last board/council/university/college examination marksheet (both sides)
- Admission receipt
- Family income certificate (not applicable for Kanyashree)
- Domicile certificate as Aadhar/Voter ID/Ration card or any certificate issued by concerned authority.
- Scanned copy of Bank Passbook (first page containing bank account number and IFSC)
- Declaration of Head of Institution regarding the year gap (only applicable for applicants who have selected year of qualifying exam as 2022 or earlier as registration)
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SVMCM Helpdesk details
| Email ID | helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in |
| Contact number | +1800-102-8014 |
It is advised to go through SVMCM 2025 scholarship instructions carefully and submit as early as possible.
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