Many scholarships are announced by the Bihar state government for the students so that there would be betterment for the backward caste. The scholarships are provided so that the financial problem would not create any obstacle in pursuing education.
The Bihar Government and other private organizations together offer many scholarships.
Details of Bihar scholarship 2020
Scholarship Name | Provider Name | Application Period |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | Backward and Entremely Backward class welfare Department, Bhiar Government | January-March |
Post-Metric Scholarship for BC, EBC | Backward and Entremely Backward class welfare Department, Bhiar Government | January-March |
Post-Metric Scholarship for ST | Backward and Entremely Backward class welfare Department, Bhiar Government | January-March |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana of 10+2 (Bihar Intermediate Scholarship 2020) | Bihar Goverment | Throughout the year |
Chief Minister Knaya Utthan Yojana for Graduation | Bihar Goverment | Throughout the year |
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship | Combined Counselling Board | October-April |
Bihar Scholarship Eligibility – Who can apply?
Scholarship Name | Category | Eligibility |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | SC | The applicant studying at the post matriculate level (grade 11 to Post graduate level) can apply. |
Post-Metric scholarship for BC, EBC | BC and EBC | The applicant studying at the post matriculation level (grade 11 to Post graduation level) can apply. |
Post-Metric scholarship for ST | ST | The application studying at the post matriculation level (grade 11 to Post graduation level) can apply. |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2 (Bihar Intermediate Scholarship) | Girl Student | The unmarried girl scholars who have passed the examination from the Bihar School Examination Board. |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduation | Girl Student | The unmarried girl scholars who have passed the examination from the Bihar School Examination Board. |
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship | For All | The applicants must study at college, university. |
Qualifying Factors – What Documents are Required?
- Aadhaar card
- Attendance report duly signed by the head of the institution from an
- educational institution.
- Caste certificate
- Residential certificate
- The bank passbook (First Page)
- Income certificate
- Mark sheets of last qualifying exam
- Fee receipt number
- The Latest Passport size Photograph
- Student ID proof
Benefits of this scholarship
- Bihar Scholarship helps deserving candidates to pursue their education without any financial issues.
- This Scholarship offers various rewards like study tour, thesis printing.
Further in this article, there is a complete detail of the rewards and benefits provided to the candidates.
The stepwise application process to apply for the Bihar Scholarship
Check how to apply for the Bihar scholarship online by following these simple steps given below:
- Visit the official website @ www.scholarship.gov.in
- Select the scholarship scheme.
- Click on “New user/Registration”.
- An OTP will be received on the registered mobile number
- Confirm the OTP received.
- Read the instructions about the Bihar Scholarship Form Filing carefully and proceed
- Fill up the details and submit.
- Upload the photograph and other required documents to finish the application process.
- Download the submitted application and take its print.
- Submit the duly filled form to the respective educational institution.
Note: Candidates who want to apply for renewal scholarship will also have to follow the same above steps. But, first, they have to select “renewal registration” to start their application.
Bihar Scholarship Status
Candidates who have already applied for any of the Bihar scholarships can check their application status online through the portal.
The stepwise procedure of Bihar Scholarship Status
Step 1: Visit the notification page of the respective scholarship.
Step 2: Once you have reached the notification page successfully, Click on the “Check your Status” icon on the screen.
Step 3: Enter the necessary information (Permanent ID and Date of birth) required and click on the “Submit” button.
Bihar scholarship online 2020
Scholarship Name | Online Website |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC | Apply through National Scholarship Portal |
Post-Matric Scholarship for BC and EBC | Apply through National Scholarship Portal |
Post-Matric Scholarship for ST | Apply through National Scholarship Portal |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2 (Bihar Intermediate Scholarship 2020) | Apply through E-Kalyan |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduation | Apply through E-Kalyan |
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship | Apply through E-Kalyan |
Terms and Condition for Bihar Scholarship
- Bihar scholarship is available for all the candidates belonging to OBC, SC, ST. Students are required to attach a hard copy of the xerox copy of the bank passbook with the application form.
- Registered candidates must submit the application form in the concerned department, in person and must take the receipt.
- Candidates should provide their effective mobile phone number, and current email ID.
- All the details and documents produced by the candidate must be authentic and true. If the information given is found wrong, then the application form and data collected will be rejected.
- Applications suspected will not be sent for scholarship and will be thrown-away at the same time.
- Failed students are ineligible and should not apply for the Bihar scholarship.
- Candidates who have applied for the Bihar scholarship or preparing to apply are recommended not to share their details, bank account number, IFSC code, class 10th/12th roll number, password, and other sensitive information to anyone.
- Candidates can review their status of the application at any time on the official website.
- Candidates are required to produce their application ID and password to see their scholarship status.
- Candidates who have already enrolled in the portal have to renew the account by adding the updates. No new registration is needed.
- All updates in the respect of the scholarship are updated on the official portal.
- Candidates are suggested to stay in touch for regular updates.
- Candidates are advised to check the scholarship updates on the official portal regularly.
Bihar Scholarship Rewards
Scholarship | Rewards |
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, BC & EBC | Maintenance: |
Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC, ST, BC & EBC | DAY SCHOLARS: |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2 (Bihar Intermediate Scholarship) | Rs. 10,000 per annum |
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduation | Rs 25,000 (one time grant) |
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship | Rs. 1 lacs to 3 lacs |
Chief Minister Kanya Intermediate Scheme | Rs. 10,000 per annum |
Important dates regarding application 2020-2021
Events | Dates |
Post-Matric scholarship application starts for BC, EBC, SC, ST | March 15th, 2020 |
Post-Matric scholarship application last date for BC, EBC, SC, ST | May 31st, 2020 |
Pre and Post Matric scholarship application start date for Minorities and disabilities | November 15th, 2020 |
Pre and Post Matric scholarship last date for application for Minorities and disabilities | December 12th, 2020 |
Scholarship fee charges
No fee is charged for the application process. It's free to register.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1. How many Post-Matric scholarships are disbursed to the scholars every year by Bihar Government?
Ans. Total 3 lakhs students can get benefitted from the post-matric scholarships offered by the Bihar Government.
Q2. How can a student apply for the chief minister scholarship scheme?
Ans. To apply for the chief minister scholarship scholars need to visit the official website of the Bihar Government.
Q3. Please explain the eligibility criteria for Bihar Scholarship?
Ans. A Domicile or a permanent residential proof is important, Studying from recognised university and must belong to SC/ST/OBC category.
Q4. What is the official website?
Ans. https://bcebcwelfare.bih.nic.in
I am the student of B.Tech session 2018-2019 a have passed 2 yr. I am in 3 yr but my scholarship of 1 yr. 2018-2019 amount is coming on 23/12/2000. I want to renew my scholarship for session 2019 -2020. What is the process of renewal.
Hi Tarakant,
You can check the benefits of this scholarship session and getting the renewal details:
Candidates who want to apply for renewal scholarship will also have to follow the same above steps. But, first, they have to select “renewal registration” to start their application.