Bihar Board Matric Pass Scholarship 2026: Online Registration, Dates & Eligibility
The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) and the Education Department of Bihar are offering financial assistance to students who have successfully cleared their 10th (Matric) board examinations. Eligible candidates can claim incentive rewards ranging from ₹8,000 to ₹10,000 directly in their bank accounts under various schemes consolidated through the Medhasoft portal.
- Board Name: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- Scheme Name: Bihar Board Matric Pass Scholarship 2026
- Beneficiaries: 10th Passed Students (Boys & Girls)
- Scholarship Amount: ₹8,000 to ₹10,000
- Disbursement Mode: DBT (Aadhaar Seeding Mandatory)
- Notification Release: 23 May 2026
- Apply Start Date: 25 May 2026
- Apply Last Date: Update Soon
- Application Finalization: Update Soon
- Payment Release Date: Update Soon
- Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana: Girls passing in First Division.
- Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana: General category boys, First Division, family income < ₹1.5 Lakh.
- Minority Schemes: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Jain girls passing in First Division.
- BC/EBC & SC/ST Schemes: Category-specific concessions for boys and girls in First/Second Division.
Your bank account must be mapped with Aadhaar (NPCI Seeding) for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to work.
- Check with your bank if active mapping is enabled.
- Accounts in joint names or parent names are invalid.
- Aadhaar details must match matric certificate credentials.
The scholarship amount is determined according to candidate categories, gender, and achieved division scores. The distribution structure is organized as follows:
| Scheme Name (योजना का नाम) | Amount (राशि) |
|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana (First Division Girls) | ₹10,000 |
| Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (General Category Boys - Income < ₹1.5L) | ₹10,000 |
| Minority Balika Protsahan Yojana (Minority Girls) | ₹10,000 |
| BC / EBC Medhavriti Yojana (First Division Candidates) | ₹10,000 |
| SC / ST Medhavriti Yojana (First Division Candidates) | ₹10,000 |
| SC / ST Medhavriti Yojana (Second Division Candidates) | ₹8,000 |
Summary: Passing in First Division awards an incentive of ₹10,000, while SC/ST candidates passing in Second Division can receive ₹8,000.
Ensure that scanned, authentic copies of these documents are prepared prior to starting the online registration process on the Medhasoft portal:
- Active Mobile Number and Personal Email ID
- Aadhaar Card (NPCI-linked to your personal bank account)
- BSEB 10th (Matric) Marksheet
- Class 10 Board Registration Number
- Income Certificate (Aaye Praman Patra)
- Category/Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra)
- Domicile/Resident Certificate (Niwas Praman Patra)
- Bank Passbook (Account must be in the student's name)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
To register successfully on the Medhasoft portal, proceed through the following steps:
Step 1: Portal Registration
- Navigate to the Medhasoft website: medhasoft.bihar.gov.in.
- Click on the link corresponding to "BSEB Matric Pass Scholarship 2026".
- Select the option labeled "New User Register Here".
- Agree to the guidelines, input your registration details, and submit.
- Save the generated Login ID and Password sent to your registered mobile number.
Step 2: Submitting the Application Form
- Log in to the portal using your credentials.
- Open the primary application form and complete all personal, academic, and bank details.
- Upload clean, legible copies of the necessary documents.
- Double-check your information and click "Submit" to finalize.
- Download and print the generated Application Slip for future tracking.
Keep track of your verification process using the official tracking tools on Medhasoft:
- Visit the official website.
- Select the "Check Application Status" link on the dashboard.
- Enter your Registration Number.
- Click the "Submit" button to view the status of school verification, Aadhaar verification, and bank verification progress.
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1. Who is eligible for the Bihar Matric Pass Scholarship 2026?
Students (Boys and Girls) who pass the BSEB 10th Board examinations are eligible. Specific parameters vary based on division, caste category, gender, and family income limit requirements.
2. What is the scholarship reward amount?
Students passing in the 1st division receive an incentive amount of ₹10,000. Eligible SC/ST candidates passing in the 2nd division receive an incentive amount of ₹8,000.
3. Is Aadhaar NPCI seeding mandatory for the bank account?
Yes, your scholarship fund is delivered directly through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Your bank account must be actively seeded with Aadhaar in the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) system to prevent payment failure.
4. What is the family income limit for general category boys?
General category boys are eligible to apply under the Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana, provided they passed in the 1st division and have a total family income of less than ₹1.5 Lakh per year.
5. How can I track my submitted application?
You can check the status at medhasoft.bihar.gov.in under the "Check Application Status" tab by entering your 10th Registration Number.
