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Chief Minister SC/ST, BC/EBC, Minority Scholarships & e-Kalyan

Bihar Education Application Mode: ONLINE Active
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This profile has been independently compiled from official gazette notifications and verified web domains. Source Authority Link: ekalyan.bih.nic.in Authority: Education Department (Bihar) • State/Region: Bihar • Last Audited: 10 Sep 2026

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Consolidated scholarship programs in Bihar supporting minority, backward class, and SC/ST students across school levels.

Detailed Summary

Covers pre-matric and post-matric academic tuition and maintenance charges via e-Kalyan portal integration.

Key Benefits & Financial Assistance

Comparison Criteria Benefits
Key Benefits
  • Subsidized state education grants.
  • Monthly pocket money and book allowance for hostellers.

Eligibility Criteria Profile

Comparison Criteria Eligibility
Minimum Age Limit 18 Years or above
Physical Disability Not Restricted (Anyone can apply)
Domicile State All India (Central Scheme)

Application Process Guide

  1. Apply through the Bihar e-Kalyan portal or Medhasoft during the academic session.

Common FAQs regarding this Yojana

Eligible permanent residents meeting the specified domicile, income, and category criteria can submit an application along with verified credentials.

Key mandatory documents include Aadhaar Card, Residence/Domicile Certificate, Income Certificate, and active Bank Account Passbook.

Benefits are directly credited to the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS) / DBT.

Applicants can track status in real-time by logging into the official portal using their Application Reference Number.