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Financial Assistance/Scholarships

The college is committed to ensuring that financial constraints do not hinder deserving students from pursuing higher education. Various scholarship and financial assistance programs are available:

(a) Government Scholarships:

  • Minority Scholarship schemes
  • State Government Scholarships:
  • Swami Vivekananda Merit-cum-Means Scholarship (SVMCM): This is the premier merit-based state scheme for college students.
  • Eligibility: Minimum 60% marks in the last qualifying exam for UG, and 53% marks in graduation for PG courses. Annual family income must be below ₹2.5 Lakhs.
  • Benefits: Financial support ranging from ₹12,000 to ₹60,000 per year depending on the course stream (General Degree, Engineering, or Medical). Applications are hosted directly on the SVMCM Portal.
  • Kanyashree Prakalpa for girl students:
    • K2 Tier: Provides a one-time grant of ₹25,000 for girls turning 18 who are pursuing regular college degrees.
    • K3 Tier: Integrates with SVMCM to support female students pursuing PG courses in science, arts, or commerce with at least 45% marks in graduation. There is no family income ceiling for this benefit.

(b) Merit-Based Scholarships:

  • Fee concessions for top performers (up to 15% of students)
  • Subject-specific awards and prizes
  • Rashbehari Medal for highest marks in Honours courses (awarded by MANT)
  • Sachindra Memorial Awards for excellence in Bio Science and NSS leadership

(c) Need-Based Assistance:

  • Fee concessions for students from Below Poverty Line (BPL) families
  • Book Bank facility for economically disadvantaged meritorious students
  • Travelling assistance with UGC support for needy students
  • Teachers' Council Awards for best performers in college annual events

Students are encouraged to apply for scholarships during the admission process and consult the college office for eligibility criteria and application procedures.