To provide educational opportunities among the students of West Bengal who are pursuing class 11 to the Doctoral level the government of West Bengal has launched the Bikash Bhavan Scholarship. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to continue their studies. In this article today we will share with you all the important information related to Bikash Bhavan Scholarship 2023 such as the objective, eligibility criteria, important documents, and rewards. Also, we will share with you all the step-by-step application procedures to apply under this scheme.
What Is Bikash Bhavan Scholarship 2023?
The government of West Bengal has created a new scheme known as the Bikash Bhavan Scholarship to provide financial assistance to the meritorious and deserving students who belong to the economically weaker section category. Under the Bikash Bhavan Scholarship, students will be able to pursue their higher education from class 11 to the doctoral level. The main aim of launching this scheme is to reduce the dropout rate from the state of West Bengal and to provide the brightest future among the students of the state. All interested applicants who want to apply under this scheme will have to visit the official website of the Department of Higher Education West Bengal
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Details Of Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
| Name of the scholarship | Bikash Bhavan Scholarship |
| Launched by | The government of West Bengal |
| Beneficiaries | Students who are pursuing class XI, XII, graduation, postgraduate, and doctoral |
| Objective | To promote higher education |
| Benefits | Students will be able to make their future bright |
| Scholarship Amount | Variable |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Official Website | Bikash Bhavan |
Objective Of Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
There are many students who due to their weak financial condition are not able to pursue their higher education. And this situation leads to the dropout rates of the students due to a lack of financial funds. By keeping this in mind the government of West Bengal has created a new scheme known as Bikash Bhavan Scholarship. Under the scheme, financial assistance will be provided to economically weaker students who want to pursue education at the class eleventh class twelfth undergraduate or postgraduate, and doctoral level. The main objective of this scheme is to reduce the dropout rate of children due to the lack of financial funds.
Schedule Of Scholarship
| Events | Important Dates |
| First date to apply | 17th August 2022 |
| Last date to apply | Update Soon |
Note:- Above given schedule is tentative as it may vary according to the situation of the country or to the norms given by the concerned authorities
Courses Available Under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
| Category | Courses |
| Directorate of School Education | Higher Secondary |
| Directorate of Madrasah Education | Higher Madrasah |
| Directorate of public instruction for general category courses | Undergraduate in Arts Undergraduate in commerce Undergraduate in science Undergraduate in other professional courses Post graduation in Arts Postgraduate in commerce Post graduation in science Post graduation in other professional courses Nonnet M.Phil non-net PhD |
| Technical Education at colleges | Undergraduate in Engineering Postgraduate in engineering Other professional courses |
| Directorate of technical education and training | Undergraduate |
| Directorate of Medical Education | Undergraduate in medical diploma courses |
Rewards Under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
The following rewards will be given to the deserving student under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
| Courses | Rewards |
| Non-Net MPhil | Rs. 5,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Non- Net Ph. D | Rs. 8,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Postgraduate in Arts | Rs. 2,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| A postgraduate in Commerce | Rs. 2,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Postgraduate in science | Rs. 2,500 per month as scholarship amount |
| Post-graduation in other UGC-approved for professional courses | Rs. 2,500 per month scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in Arts | Rs. 1,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in commerce | Rs. 1,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in diploma courses | Rs. 1,500 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in medical course | Rs. 5,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in polytechnic | Rs. 1,500 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in science | Rs. 1,500 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate or postgraduate in AICTE approved Engineering or other professional courses | Rs. 5,000 per month as scholarship amount |
| Undergraduate in other UGC-approved professional courses | Rs. 1,500 per month as scholarship amount |
Selection Criteria Of Scholarship
The following selection criteria are needed to apply under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
- The number of applications which is submitted by the student will first be sorted in descending order of marks
- The merit list will be made on the basis of the availability of the required documents submitted by the candidate
- After that, the scholarship amount will be disbursed by the concerned authority
- If the students are suspected of false information then this scholarship amount that will be provided should be refunded immediately
- Those who have accused false information are forbidden to apply for any government scholarship in future
- Legal actions will be taken against the candidate as per the law
Scholarship Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to avail of the benefit under the Bikash Bhavan Scholarship Is divided into two categories
General Eligibility Criteria
- An applicant must be a permanent resident of West Bengal
- He or she must be studying at post madhyamik level or above class 11-12 undergraduate or postgraduate doctor level AT institution in West Bengal
- An applicant must have passed out from a state board the council of Secondary And Higher Education
- The annual family income should not exceed more than Rs. 2.5 lakh per annum
Specific Eligibility Criteria
| Category | Eligibility Criteria |
| Higher Secondary Level | An applicant must have cleared the madhyamik pariksha with at least 70% of the marks An applicant who belongs to a state other than West Bengal are not eligible to apply |
| Diploma/ Polytechnic Level | An applicant must have cleared the madhyamik pariksha with at least 75% of the marks The candidate must have cleared the higher secondary examination or second-year diploma course in modern office practice with 75% marks |
| Undergraduate Level | The applicant must have cleared the higher secondary examination madarsa Shiksha Pariksha with 75% marks |
| Postgraduate level | An applicant must have studied the honors at graduation level with 55% off marks in the last qualifying examination The candidate must have studied honors in engineering subject with at least 55% marks in the last qualifying examination |
| Kanyashree applicant | An applicant must possess a valid sanction K2 ID An applicant must be pursuing post-graduation courses in Arts Science or Commerce The applicants should have passed the graduation level with 45% of marks |
| MPhil/ Non-Net/ NET LS research fellow applicants | An applicant must be pursuing a Ph.D. degree or MPhil degree from a state-funded institution. |
Important Documents
The following documents are required to avail of the benefit under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
Documents Required for Fresh Applicants
- Aadhar card
- Marksheet of last qualifying exam
- Copy of income certificate
- Copy of income affidavit
- Domicile certificate
- Bank account passbook
- Passport size photograph
- Institute verification form
Documents Required for Renewal Application
- First and second-semester mark sheets for undergraduate applicants
- 3rd and 4th-semester mark sheet for undergraduate applicants
- First and second-semester mark sheet for post-graduation level
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Process To Apply For Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
All the interested applicants who want to apply under Bikash Bhavan Scholarship will have to follow the procedure given below
- First, visit the Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship Website of
- The home page will appear in front of you.
- On the homepage, click on the option of Registration
- A new web page will appear in front of you.
- Here you have to tick on the declaration mark and click on Proceed button
- The registration form will appear in front of you
- Enter all the details that are asked in the form
- Now click on Get Register option
- Now you have to do login to the portal
- A new web page will appear in front of you
- Click on the option of Apply For Scholarship
- The registration form will appear in front of you.
- Enter all the details that are asked in the form
- Attach all your important documents
- Now click on Submit option
- Through this you can easily apply for Bikash Bhavan Scholarship
Bikash Bhavan Scholarship Renewal Application
- Go to the Bikash Bhavan Website of Swami Vivekananda Merit Cum Means Scholarship
- The home page will appear in front of you
- Hi tthe Login option and login with your detals.
- Click on the option of Renew Application
- The renewal form will appear in front of you
- Enter all the details that are asked in the form.
- Now attach all your Important Documents
- Click on Submit option
- Through this, you can easily apply for a renewal
Applicant Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarhship program.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Select the Applicant Login option.
- A new pop login form will open.
- Enter the username and password.
- Now click on the Login option.
Register Grievance
- Open the Official Website of the scholarhship program.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Select the Register Grievance option.
- A new page will open.
- Now select the Registered Applicant option if already registered.
- Or select the Not Registered Applicant option.
- Login with the details in the form/.
- Enter the grievance and click on the submit option.
Administrator Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarhship program.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Select the Administrator Login option.
- A new page with an application form will open.
- Select the User Type.
- Now enter the username and password.
- Now click on the login option.
Process To Do Helpdesk Login
- Open the Official Website of the scholarship program.
- The homepage of the website will open on the screen.
- Select the Helpdesk option.
- A Helpdesk Login page with an application form will open.
- Now enter the username and password.
- After that, click on the login option.
Helpdesk
Applicants having any queries or any problems can contact on the details provided below:
- Helpline Number: 18001028014
- Email id: helpdesk.svmcm-wb@gov.in