For many months, students have been wondering if there is any update about the Swami Vivekananda – SVMCM Scholarship. After studying the official website and other sources, we have some updates, and we have provided some information in this article. If you are not getting information about the update of SVMCM 2025-26, then we are providing important information on our official website https://swamivivekanandascholarship.com/. The information received in June is as follows.
1. For Students Having Bank Accounts Outside West Bengal:
- All existing SVMCM scholarship applicants must open a bank account in any branch within West Bengal.
- After opening the new account, they must update the account details on the official SVMCM portal.
- If they fail to do so, their scholarship payments will be stopped.
SVMCM Scholarship Application Process: Step-by-Step Guide
2. For Students Facing Payment Failures Due to Bank Issues:
If your scholarship payment failed because of any of the following reasons:
- Inactive bank account
- Minor account (underage)
- Wrong account number
- Temporarily closed the account
- Incorrect IFSC code
Then you should:
- First, contact your bank and correct or update the account details.
- Then:
- If you are a Class XI or XII student, contact your District Inspector (DI) office.
- If you are from any other course, visit the Directorate Office directly.
⏰ SVMCM Last Date for Account Rectification: 30th June.
If your bank account is outside West Bengal or has any errors, you must correct it and update the details on the portal by 30th June, or else your scholarship payment will not be processed.
Documents for SVMCM – Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Fresh & Renewal Applications.
When Will the Next SVMCM Application Start?
According to the official portal, the 2024–25 scholarship cycle remains open until June 30, 2025. Here’s what’s next for the 2025–26 cycle:
Registration for the next academic year (2025–26) is expected to begin in August or September 2025, as noted on the official SVMCM reference site
The portal will remain closed during July, giving time for current application processing and fund disbursements. Specific start and deadline dates for the new cycle have not yet been announced. When released, they will appear directly on svmcm.wb.gov.in.
What You Should Do Now
- Check regularly at svmcm.wb.gov.in — this is the only reliable source.
- Be ready with updated documents: marksheets, income/domicile proofs, bank details, etc.
- Follow the official helpdesk guidance (+1800-102-8014, helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in) for any questions.
Swami Vivekananda Scholarship Application Cycle (Latest Update)
| Scholarship Cycle | Application Status & Important Dates |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | Currently open for corrections and updates. Last date to update bank details: June 30, 2025. |
| July 2025 | The official SVMCM portal will remain offline for maintenance and cycle closure. |
| 2025–26 | The new application cycle is expected to begin between August and September 2025. Dates not yet confirmed. |
Conclusion
If you are planning to apply for the Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for the academic year 2025–26, it’s important to stay updated with the official portal – svmcm.wb.gov.in. Currently, the correction window for the 2024–25 cycle is open until June 30, 2025, especially for applicants needing to update their West Bengal bank account details.
The new application cycle for 2025–26 is expected to begin in August or September 2025, but no official dates have been released yet. Make sure to regularly check the portal and complete all steps correctly to avoid disbursement issues.