Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana
₹10,000 Matriculation Award
Bihar state incentive of up to ₹10,000 for students who pass Class 10 board exam in first division, with second-division support for SC and ST students.
Mode
Online
Fee
Free
Participation format
Individual
Duration
One-time disbursement
Time needed
Time for Online application only
Eligibility
Open to permanent residents of Bihar who have passed BSEB Class 10 board examination. First division qualifies all categories for ₹10,000; second division qualifies Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students for ₹8,000. Annual family income must not exceed ₹1.5 lakh and applicant must be unmarried.
- Grade level
- Grade 10
- Age range
- 14 to 18 years
- Eligibility region
- Bihar
- Academic requirement
- Must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) examination conducted by Bihar School Examination Board with first division. Second division eligibility is restricted to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students.
- Prerequisites
- Passed BSEB Class 10 board examination
- Valid bank account in applicant's own name
- Aadhaar card linked with mobile number
- Regional eligibility criteria
- Must have appeared from a recognised school in Bihar
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Rewards and recognition
Award
₹10,000
First division Class 10 students receive ₹10,000 as a one-time incentive. Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students passing in second division receive ₹8,000.
Opens doors to
The financial incentive helps students continue education into Class 11 and intermediate streams without dropout pressure.
What it covers
- One-time cash incentive credited to bank account
How to apply
- 1Visit the Medhasoft portal at medhasoft.bih.nic.in
- 2Select Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana and click Apply Online
- 3Register using BSEB Class 10 roll number, date of birth, and mobile number
- 4Receive User ID and password via SMS or email
- 5Log in and complete personal, academic, and bank details
- 6Upload required documents and submit the application for district verification
Rules and guidelines
- Only one application per eligible student
- Application must be submitted within the cycle window announced by the Education Department
- Bank account must be in the applicant's own name for Direct Benefit Transfer
Technology requirements
- Internet-enabled device
- Mobile number for OTP verification
- Scanned copies of supporting documents under 1 MB each
About this opportunity
Mukhyamantri Balak Balika Protsahan Yojana is a flagship student incentive scheme run by the Education Department of the Government of Bihar. It rewards students who pass the Class 10 (Matriculation) board examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board with first division, providing a one-time financial incentive directly to their bank account through the Medhasoft portal.
The scheme grants ₹10,000 to all eligible students who clear matriculation in first division, irrespective of category. Students from Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe communities who pass in second division are also eligible for an incentive of ₹8,000. The benefit is delivered through Direct Benefit Transfer after online verification of marksheet, residence, and bank details on the Medhasoft platform.
Applicants must be permanent residents of Bihar, must have appeared in the BSEB matriculation examination, and must be unmarried at the time of application. Annual family income should not exceed ₹1.5 lakh as per the original scheme guidelines, and the student should have a valid bank account in their own name for the funds to be disbursed.
Applications are submitted online at medhasoft.bih.nic.in using the matriculation roll number, date of birth, and a registered mobile number. Students receive a User ID and password to complete the form, upload supporting documents such as Aadhaar, caste certificate where applicable, income certificate, marksheet, and bank passbook, and then submit for district-level verification before payment is released.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for the ₹10,000 incentive under this scheme?
Students who are permanent residents of Bihar and have passed the BSEB Class 10 board examination in first division are eligible for the ₹10,000 incentive, subject to family income and unmarried status conditions.
Can second division students receive any benefit?
Second division students are eligible only if they belong to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe categories. Such applicants receive an incentive of ₹8,000 after verification of category and result.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to selected applicants?
The amount is credited directly to the applicant's bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer after district-level verification of documents on the Medhasoft portal.
What documents are required to complete the application?
Applicants must upload Aadhaar, residence certificate, income certificate, BSEB Class 10 marksheet, bank passbook, and a passport-size photograph. SC and ST applicants must also submit a caste certificate.
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