Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM): latest status
| Item | Current information |
|---|---|
| Provider | Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal |
| Who can benefit | Eligible West Bengal students across school, degree, engineering, medical and other covered categories |
| Scholarship / support | Merit-cum-means scholarship support |
| Application status | Current portal is running the 2025–26 fresh/renewal cycle |
| Deadline / next action | Check current session deadline on SVMCM portal |
Who should check eligibility
- Read the current provider guidelines before applying.
- Make sure your academic year, course, institution and income/category conditions match the scheme.
- Use only genuine documents and a bank account / identity information that belongs to the applicant where required.
How to apply safely
- Step 1Open the official scholarship portal.
- Step 2Read eligibility and document requirements.
- Step 3Register using your own valid details.
- Step 4Complete the application before the current deadline.
- Step 5Save the application / acknowledgement and track verification status on the official portal.
Official links
Sources & verification
Checked against Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal's official source on 6 September 2026. Closed, renewal-only, expected and open statuses are kept separate.
Frequently asked questions
Is Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) open now?
Current StudyDesk status: Current portal is running the 2025–26 fresh/renewal cycle. Always recheck the official page because scholarship windows can be extended or closed.
What does Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM) provide?
Merit-cum-means scholarship support
Should I pay someone to apply?
Use the official provider's application route. Never share OTPs, passwords or banking PINs with anyone claiming they can guarantee a scholarship.


