Patna: There is important news for students who passed the Bihar Board Class 10 and 12 examinations in 2026. Eligible students can apply for financial assistance under various scholarship and incentive schemes of the Bihar government.
The application process is linked to the MedhaSoft portal, where eligible students are required to complete registration and provide their academic and banking details.
Class 10 Pass Students Can Get Up to Rs10,000
Under the Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana, eligible students who have passed the Bihar Board Class 10 examination can receive financial assistance.
Students securing the prescribed division may be eligible for an incentive of Rs10,000, while the applicable amount can vary according to the category and division under the relevant scheme.
Students are advised to check the eligibility conditions on the official portal before submitting their applications.
Class 12 Pass Students to Receive Up to Rs25,000
For Class 12 students, financial assistance is available under schemes including the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana.
Eligible female students who have passed the Bihar Board Intermediate examination can receive up to Rs25,000 under the applicable incentive scheme. Reports on the 2026 application process state that the amount is linked to the student’s eligibility and prescribed criteria.
Application Through MedhaSoft Portal
Students applying for the relevant Bihar government scholarship schemes need to complete the registration process online.
The application generally requires details such as:
- Aadhaar card
- Bihar Board marksheet
- Bank account details/passbook
- Mobile number
- Residential details
- Other documents specified on the portal
Students should ensure that their name, Aadhaar details, bank information and academic records are correctly entered to avoid problems during verification and DBT payment.
Scholarship Amount to Be Credited Through DBT
After verification of the student’s details, the eligible amount is transferred directly to the beneficiary’s bank account through the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) system.
For Class 12 scholarships, the reported 2026 scheme details indicate Rs25,000 for eligible first-division female students, while other eligible categories may receive different amounts depending on the applicable scheme.
Students Should Check Official Dates
Students should be careful about relying on social media posts or unofficial websites for the final application deadline. Some online sources have reported different tentative dates for the 2026 scholarship application window.
Therefore, candidates should verify the latest application status, eligibility requirements and deadline directly through the official Bihar scholarship/MedhaSoft portal before applying.
Important Opportunity for Bihar Board Pass Students
The scholarship and incentive schemes are intended to provide financial support to students continuing their education after completing Class 10 or Class 12.
Eligible candidates should complete the registration process within the officially prescribed period and keep their application details and documents safely for future reference.
