Here in this article, we will discuss all the scholarship schemes offered in the Bihar Scholarships. The Bihar Scholarships offers various scholarship schemes to the students who are domiciled in Bihar. Bihar Scholarships provide educational support to the students who belong to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Backward & Extremely Backward Class Category and etc of the state. Read further to know more about the multiple scholarship schemes offered by Bihar Scholarships in a detailed manner.
Bihar Scholarships: Complete List
Here is the list of the scholarship schemes with their departments and the application period offered in the Bihar Scholarships to the eligible students. The application period given below has tentative months it can be changed according to the official updates, therefore students must visit the official website regularly to know the official dates of the application process of the multiple scholarship schemes. You can check the complete list from the table given below:
| Scholarship Name | Department | Application period(Tentative) |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Bihar | Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | January-March |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Bihar | Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | January-March |
| Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Bihar | Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | January-March |
| Post Matric Scholarship for BC-EBC Students, Bihar | Backward & Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | January-March |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Intermediate Students, Bihar | Government of Bihar | Always Available |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students, Bihar | Government of Bihar | Always Available |
| Combined Counselling Board Scholarship, Bihar | Combined Counselling Board | October-April |
Bihar Scholarships: Eligibility Criteria
You can check the eligibility criteria to apply for the scholarship schemes from the table given below:
| Scholarship Name | Category | Educational Qualification | Annual Income of the Family should not exceed: |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Bihar | SC | The applicant must be a student of Class 11 to post-graduation of a recognized Board/University Passed last qualifying exam Not be a part of any other Scholarship | Rs 2,50,000 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Bihar | ST | The applicant must be a student of Class 11 to post-graduation of a recognized Board/University Passed last qualifying exam Not be a part of any other Scholarship | Rs 2,50,000 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Bihar | OBC | The applicant must be a student of Class 11 to post-graduation of a recognized Board/University Passed last qualifying exam Not be a part of any other Scholarship | Rs 1,00,000 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for BC-EBC Students, Bihar | BC/EBC | The applicant must be a student of Class 11 to post-graduation of a recognized Board/University Passed last qualifying exam Not be in receipt of any other Scholarship | Rs 1,50,000 |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Intermediate Students, Bihar | Girls | Unmarried Girl Candidates Passed 10+2 examination from Bihar Board | – |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students, Bihar | Girls | Girl candidates Passed Graduation from a govt recognized University/Institution | – |
| Combined Counselling Board Scholarship, Bihar | All | Studying Diploma/Degree/Post Graduate level courses from a recognized University/Institution Passed the last qualifying exam with a minimum of 40% or above marks. | – |
Bihar Scholarships: Application Process & Award Details
You can check the application process and award details for the Bihar Scholarships schemes from the table given below:
| Scholarship Name | Application Process | Award Details |
| Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students, Bihar | Apply Online through NSP (Link available in article) | Maintenance allowance to Hostellers up to Rs 1200 per month and to Day Scholars up to Rs 550 per month Additional Allowance for students with disability- Up to Rs 240 per month Cost of study tour- Up to Rs 1600 per annum Reimbursement of mandatory non-refundable fees Typing & Printing Charges for Research Scholar- Up to Rs 1600 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for ST Students, Bihar | Apply Online through NSP (Link available in article) | Maintenance allowance to Hostellers up to Rs 1200 per month and to Day Scholars up to Rs 550 per month Additional Allowance for students with disability- Up to Rs 240 per month Cost of study tour- Up to Rs 1600 per annum Reimbursement of mandatory non-refundable fees Typing & Printing Charges for Research Scholar- Up to Rs 1600 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for OBC Students, Bihar | Apply Online through NSP (Link available in article) | Maintenance allowance to Hostellers up to Rs 1200 per month and to Day Scholars up to Rs 550 per month Additional Allowance for students with disability- Up to Rs 240 per month Cost of study tour- Up to Rs 1600 per annum Reimbursement of mandatory non-refundable fees Typing & Printing Charges for Research Scholar- Up to Rs 1600 |
| Post Matric Scholarship for BC-EBC Students, Bihar | Apply Online through NSP (Link available in article) | Variable |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Intermediate Students, Bihar | Apply Online through the official website of Bihar Govt | Rs 10,000 |
| Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students, Bihar | Apply Online through the official website of Bihar Govt | Rs 25,000 |
| Combined Counselling Board Scholarship, Bihar | Apply Online through the official website of Combined Counselling Board | Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh |
How to Apply in Bihar Scholarships
- Visit the official website or Click Here
- Then click on “New Registration”
- Now fill all the required details and click on ‘Register’
- Then log in with required details like Registration ID, Password, Date of Birth, and etc
- Now fill the application form with the Personal Details, Educational Details, and other required details
- Click on ‘Submit’ and then upload your Photograph and other documents
- Now Review and submit the application form
- Download, save or take the print out of the application form for the future reference
Documents Required for Bihar Scholarships
You can check the required documents from the list given below:
- Educational Mark Sheets & Certificates
- Caste Certificate
- Address Proof
- Income Certificate
- Aadhar Card
- Bank Passbook Details
- Fees Receipt
- Other Relevant Documents
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