Swami Vivekananda Scholarship: Swami Vivekananda scholarship which is also known as Bikash Bhavan scholarship which is merit-cum-means which is for economically backward and meticulous students studying in West Bengal at a higher secondary level, postgraduate level, undergraduate level, above. This scholarship was revamped in the year 2016 and now it comes up with a significantly increased number of seats and different awards. This scholarship is awarded by the West Bengal government where the sanctioned amount has been increased from Rs. 45 crores to Rs. 2000 crores.
This scholarship was announced for assisting the meritorious students of the West Bengal state that belongs to the economically backward class of the society. Also, the Swami Vivekananda scholarship is helpful to students that are studying in class 11, 12 undergraduate levels, postgraduate level, doctorate level.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Important Dates
Some of the important dates under the Swami Vivekananda scholarship are as below:
| Event | Important Dates |
| Online application starts (Fresh) | 10th September 2019 |
| Online application closes (Fresh) | 30th November 2019 |
| Online application starts (For minority community) | 10th September 2019 |
| Online application closes (For minority community) | 30th November 2019 |
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship – Eligibility Criteria
The key criteria that one needs to follow under the Swami Vivekananda scholarship are as follows
- The students applying for the scholarship must be a resident of West Bengal.
- The student must be pursuing studies at the higher secondary level or above at recognized Institutes in West Bengal.
- The family of the student applying should not be more than Rs. 2.5 lakhs per annum.
Besides the above criteria, there are some course-related specific eligibility criteria that students should follow. They are
| The current course of study | Specific eligibility | Percentage marks obtained in the last exam |
| For Higher Secondary Level of studies | Candidates should have passed Madhyamik Pariksha or equivalent examination | 75% in aggregate |
| For Diploma (Polytechnic) Level | Candidates should have passed Madhyamik Pariksha for first-year diploma courses. Candidates should have passed the higher secondary examination for 2-years diploma in – | 75% in aggregate |
| For Undergraduate courses | Candidates should have qualified higher secondary examination or equivalent to that. | 75% in aggregate (Best of five) |
| For Postgraduate courses | Honors subjects at graduation level | 53% |
| Honors in Engineering subjects at graduation level | 55% | |
| For Kanyashree applicants (K-3 component) | Students should have a valid receipt sanctioned K-2 ID Students should be pursuing a PG course in Science, Arts, and Commerce | 45% in aggregate |
| For M.Phil./ Non-NET/NET-LS Research Fellow | The students enrolled for an M.Phil or Ph.D. program at a state-aided institution can apply. | Not Applicable |
How To Apply for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship?
The applications related to the scholarship are only accepted through the official website. The link for application will depend on the category of the student. Also, no hard copies of applications under any circumstances will be acceptable under this scheme. Below is the step by step guide for applying under the Swami Vivekananda scholarship:
- Go to the official website and register yourself based on your category.
- After registering successfully on the official website, login to the website using your registered password and ID.
- After logging into the account, fill all the required details that are marked as mandatory. Makes sure that the information added is correct as any discrepancy will lead to rejection.
- After this, you need to upload the required documents online. Make sure that the documents uploaded are correct documents in specific size and format.
- Once you have provided the Institute verification form properly to the head of the Institution, you can also submit the application form online. The form will be considered complete if you have uploaded the attested form including the verification.
Important Documents for Swami Vivekananda Scholarship
Below is the list of important documents required for Swami Vivekananda scholarship
- Mark sheet of the last exam passed
- Admit card of secondary examination
- Income certificate
- The first page of your bank passbook with all the details specifically mentioned
- Ration card/ Aadhar card/ voter ID
- Income affidavit
- Recent passport size photograph with size not more 10 to 50 KB
- Institute verification form duly signed and authenticated by the head of Institution
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship – Selection Process
Swami Vivekananda scholarship is a merit-cum-means based scholarship. So, it takes student’s merit as well as financial needs into consideration for the final selection process. Below are the steps through selection takes place
The applications submitted online are differentiated based on the categories are initially arranged into descending order. This is done on the basis of marks that have been obtained in the qualifying exam and also on the basis of income criteria.
Once the merit list is prepared, the scholarship amount is distributed to students in their given accounts upon successful completion of documents verification.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Amount
The amount to be received under Swami Vivekananda scholarship scheme depends majorly on the course or the level of study that one is currently pursuing. Generally, this amount will vary from Rs. 1000 per month to Rs. 5000 per month. Below is the detailed information related to the eligible amount for the students:
| Category | Course/Level of Study | Scholarship amount |
| Directorate of School Education (DSE) | Higher Secondary | INR 1,000 per month |
| Directorate of Madrasah Education (DME) | High Madrasah | INR 1,000 per month |
| Directorate of Public Instruction (DPI) | Undergraduate in Arts | INR 1,000 per month |
| Undergraduate in Commerce | INR 1,000 per month | |
| Undergraduate in Science | INR 1,500 per month | |
| Undergraduate in other professional courses (UGC approved) | INR 1,500 per month | |
| Postgraduate in Arts | INR 2,000 per month | |
| Postgraduate in Commerce | INR 2,000 per month | |
| Postgraduate in Science | INR 2,500 per month | |
| Postgraduate in other professional courses (UGC approved) | INR 2,500 per month | |
| Non-NET M.Phil./Non-NET PhD | INR 5,000 per month to INR 8,000 per month | |
| Technical education at college or universities | Undergraduate in Engineering, Postgraduate in Engineering and other professional courses (AICTE approved) | INR 5,000 per month |
| Directorate of Technical Education and Training | Undergraduate (Polytechnic) | INR 1,500 per month |
| Directorate of Medical Education | Undergraduate in Medical stream/Diploma courses | INR 5,000 per month/INR 1,500 per month respectively |
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship – Renewal
Every year the recipients of the Swami Vivekananda scholarship will have to renew their scholarship. This renewal process is applicable to some particular level of studies and the renewal cases are subjected to the decent performances in academics. The minimum score to obtain during renewal from higher secondary level to UG as well as the diploma is 60% marks. However, for getting a renewal at the postgraduate level, one must obtain a minimum of 50% marks. Below is the step by step procedure for applying for renewal process:
- Go to the official website of Swami Vivekananda scholarship
- There is a link for renewal application, click on this link.
- Login to the website using your official ID and password.
- Fill all the required details along with uploading of supporting documents.
- Submit the renewal application once all details are filled.
The important documents required for renewal process are the marksheets for 2nd-year renewal is 1st and 2nd semester’s marksheet. Also, marksheet of 1st and 2nd semester is required for 2nd-year renewal at PG level.
FAQ’s
Question 1.
Who is eligible for Swami Vivekananda scholarship?
Answer:
The student must be a resident of West Bengal. Besides this, there are certain eligibility criteria that one has to meet.
Question 2.
If I have filled the scholarship form in class 11 and I have received the amount then do I need to fill the form for class 12 as well?
Answer:
One needs to renew the Swami Vivekananda scholarship every year. But there certain criteria that are to be met first before applying for the renewal process.
Question 3.
For whom is Swami Vivekananda scholarship useful?
Answer:
Swami Vivekananda scholarship is helpful to students that are studying in class 11, 12, undergraduate level, postgraduate level, and doctorate level.
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