Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme for Minorities, West Bengal 2024-25

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an Indian national
• Be a resident (domicile) of West Bengal
• Be enrolled in Class 11 or higher at an institution in West Bengal
• Belong to one of the minority communities in West Bengal (Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsee, or Sikh)

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Be an Indian national
• Be a resident (domicile) of West Bengal
• Be enrolled in Class 11 or higher at an institution in West Bengal
• Belong to one of the minority communities in West Bengal (Buddhist, Christian, Jain, Muslim, Parsee, or Sikh)

For Undergraduate Level Scholarship Candidates must have:

1. Secured at least 60% marks in the last qualifying exam from the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education, West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education, or Madrasa Education (for Higher Secondary level)
2. OR, have secured 60% marks in diploma courses from AICTE-approved institutes affiliated to WBSCT&VE&SD (in the 2nd year of Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy courses via lateral entry) or affiliated with the State Medical Faculty (for the 2nd year Pharmacy course via lateral entry)

For Postgraduate Level Scholarship Candidates must have:

1. Secured at least 53% marks in aggregate in graduation (honours subject) from any state university (for general education)
2. OR, secured 55% marks in graduate courses from any state university or AICTE-approved Institute in West Bengal (Engineering/Technology/Pharmacy)
3. The annual family income must not exceed ₹2,50,000

Benefits

The scholarship provides financial support based on the following course and eligibility criteria:

Required Documents

Applicants must submit the following documents:

• Marksheet from the most recent academic examination
• Family income certificate
• The first page of the bank passbook
• Institute verification form, duly signed by the Head of the Institution (HOI), in the prescribed format

How to Apply

1. Prepare Required Documents: Ensure you have all necessary documents, including your marksheet, income certificate, bank passbook, and the institute verification form.
2. Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the West Bengal Minorities Development & Finance Corporation.
3. Fill Out the Application: Complete the application form with accurate details and upload the required documents.
4. Submit the Application: Submit your application before the deadline of April 30, 2025.
5. Track Your Application: Keep track of your application status on the official website or through the application portal.