Bihar 10th Pass Scholarship 2026: Matric Protsahan Yojana Apply Online Status
The Education Department, Government of Bihar has initiated the online application process for the Bihar 10th Pass Scholarship 2026 under various sub-schemes of the Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana. This state initiative supports meritorious students who have passed their matriculation examinations from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) to encourage continued educational advancement.
- Article Name: Bihar 10th Pass Scholarship 2026
- Department: Education Department, Bihar
- Official Notification: 22 May 2026
- Apply Start Date: 25 May 2026
- Apply Mode: Online
- Domicile: Must be a resident of Bihar state
- Board: Passed matriculation (10th) from BSEB
- Sub-schemes: Categorized by gender, caste, and division
- Bank Account: Active and mapped with UIDAI (Aadhaar Seeding)
The government provides distinct amounts under different sub-schemes according to the category and division of the candidate:
| Sub-Scheme Name (योजना का नाम) | Incentive Amount (लाभ राशि) |
|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana | ₹10,000 |
| Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST Medhavritti Yojana (1st Division) | ₹10,000 |
| SC/ST Medhavritti Yojana (2nd Division) | ₹8,000 |
| Intermediate SC/ST Scheme | ₹15,000 |
| Backward Class Medhavritti Yojana | ₹10,000 |
| Minority Vidyarthi Yojana | ₹10,000 |
- Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana: Restricted to female candidates who pass matriculation with a 1st Division.
- Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana: Applicable to General category male students passing with a 1st Division (subject to income ceilings if specified by the department).
- SC/ST Medhavritti Yojana: Open to both male and female candidates belonging to SC/ST categories who passed in either 1st or 2nd Division.
- Backward Class Medhavritti Yojana: OBC/EBC category students who secured a 1st Division in the Matric exam.
- Minority Scheme: Minority community students passing matriculation with a 1st Division.
Keep scanned copies of the following authentic documents ready before starting your online application:
- Aadhaar Card of the Student
- Bank Passbook (Account must be in the candidate's name)
- BSEB Matric (10th) Marksheet & Certificate
- Residential/Domicile Certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification
- Visit the official portal: medhasoft.bihar.gov.in.
- Select the link corresponding to your scheme (e.g., Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana).
- Click on "New Student Registration" and fill in the required academic and identity details.
- Verify your mobile number and email ID using the generated OTPs.
- After receiving your login credentials (User ID and Password) post primary verification, log in to the portal.
- Carefully upload scanned copies of required certificates (Marksheet, Aadhaar, Domicile).
- Submit your application and print the confirmation page for future reference.
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1. Who is eligible to apply for the Bihar 10th Pass Scholarship 2026?
Students who have passed their matriculation examinations from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) and meet the division/category criteria specified for each sub-scheme are eligible to apply.
2. What is the incentive amount provided under the scheme?
Meritorious matriculates generally receive ₹10,000. For SC/ST category students, ₹10,000 is given for 1st Division and ₹8,000 for 2nd Division.
3. Can students with a 2nd Division apply for the scholarship?
Students from SC/ST categories who passed in the 2nd Division are eligible under the SC/ST Medhavritti Yojana and can receive ₹8,000.
4. What is the last date to apply for the scholarship?
The online application begins on 25 May 2026. The final date to submit the application form will be declared soon by the Education Department.
5. Why is Aadhaar seeding mandatory for the bank account?
Since the scholarship funds are disbursed directly via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT), payments cannot be processed unless the recipient's bank account is mapped to Aadhaar in the NPCI system.
