🧐 What is the Bihar Scholarship 2025
It refers to various government scholarship/incentive schemes in the Bihar state for students, especially those who have passed Bihar Board exams (Class 10 / 12), or are pursuing higher/higher-secondary education. These include:
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Scholarship for students passing Class 10 (Matric) / Class 12 (Inter)
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Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/BC/EBC categories
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Special schemes for girl students, etc.
📅 Important Dates & Deadlines
| Scheme | Application Period / Last Date |
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| Post-Matric Scholarship (SC/ST & BC/EBC) 2024-25 | 25 Aug 2025 to 25 Sep 2025 |
| 10th Pass / Matric Scholarship (Bihar Board) | Registration deadline extended to 15 September 2025 |
| NSP / Central Sector Scholarship for Inter Pass (Class 12) | Apply by 31 October 2025 |
✅ Schemes & Eligibility
Here are the main scholarship schemes under Bihar Board / Bihar State for 2025, with their eligibility & benefits:
| Scheme | Who is eligible | What is provided / Amount |
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| Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship (Matric) / Mukhyamantri Balak Protsahan Yojana | Students who passed Class 10 from BSEB in 2022/2023/2024 with 1st Division; SC/ST students with 2nd Division also eligible. Must be permanent resident of Bihar. | For 1st Division: ₹10,000; For 2nd Division: ₹8,000. |
| Central Sector Scheme (CSS) / NSP Scholarship for Inter Pass Students** | Students who passed Class 12 (Inter) in top 20% from Bihar Board; also need to satisfy income criteria etc. | Financial assistance for college/university/professional courses. (Through National Scholarship Portal) |
| Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) | SC, ST, BC, EBC category students of Bihar, pursuing post-matriculation studies, in recognized institutions. Need to satisfy income limits, provide caste, income, residence proofs. | Covers tuition fee / non-refundable fees, and allowances (hostel/book/travel etc.) |
| Graduation Pass Scholarship / Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana | Unmarried female students domiciled in Bihar who have completed their graduation. | ₹50,000 one-time assistance. |
🛠 Application Process
Here’s how students apply for these scholarships:
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Visit the relevant portal
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For most Bihar state scholarships: PMS Online portal — pmsonline.bih.gov.in
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For NSP / central-schemes: National Scholarship Portal (scholarship.gov.in)
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For 10th / Board passing incentive: MedhaSoft portal (medhasoft.bihar.gov.in) etc
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Register / Login as a student. Provide details: name, roll no., school/board name, class, passing year.
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Upload required documents, such as
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Aadhaar card
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Bank account details (must be linked / seeded)
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Caste certificate, income certificate, domicile certificate
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Marksheet / Passing certificate etc.
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Submit application before the deadline.
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Verification by institution / board / district level
Once verified, scholarship amount is transferred by DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) to the student’s bank account.
⚠ Important Notes & Tips
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Make sure bank account is in the student’s name and Aadhaar is seeded/linked to bank — otherwise DBT transfer may fail.
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Income / caste / domicile certificates must be valid and correct. If they fail verification, application may be rejected.
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Keep copies/screenshots of submission confirmation.
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Regularly check application status through portal.