Complete Guide to SVMCM Scholarship 2026: Percentage Rules & Renewal

The Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means (SVMCM) Scholarship is West Bengal's premier financial aid program for students pursuing higher education. If you are a student under MAKAUT ( Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology), securing and renewing this scholarship can cover a significant portion of your academic fees. Here is everything you need to know about the eligibility criteria, percentage requirements, and how to verify your results using GPA-X. ### 1. Fresh Application Eligibility (UG and PG) To apply for a fresh SVMCM scholarship, you must meet the following criteria: * **Undergraduate (UG) Courses:** At least **60% marks** in the higher secondary or qualifying exam. * **Postgraduate (PG) Courses:** At least **53% marks** (for General/Arts/Science) or **55% marks** (for Technical courses like MCA or M.Tech). * **Family Income Limit:** The total annual family income of the applicant must not exceed **₹2,50,000**. * **Domicile:** The student must be a permanent resident of West Bengal. ### 2. The Renewal Process (Crucial for College Students) Many students receive the scholarship in their 1st year but lose it due to lack of awareness about the renewal rules. For renewal: * **UG Engineering / Science:** You must score at least **60% marks** in the yearly exam aggregate (specifically, the average of your odd and even semesters). * **Pass All Papers:** You must not have any active backlogs at the time of renewal. * **PG Courses:** A minimum of **50% marks** in the promotional exam aggregate is required. ### 3. How GPA-X Helps MAKAUT only publishes SGPA and CGPA results, not percentages. To apply or renew: 1. Use our **YGPA Calculator** to find your average yearly GPA. 2. Convert this YGPA to percentage using the formula: `(YGPA - 0.75) * 10`. 3. A YGPA of **6.75** is the exact equivalent of 60.0%. If you are above 6.75, you are fully eligible for SVMCM renewal! Ensure you keep your profile updated in the GPA-X workspace to track your yearly scholarship eligibility automatically.