Patna: The Bihar government has set a strict deadline of May 15 for universities to upload student data under the Chief Minister Balika (Graduate) Incentive Scheme, which is part of the wider Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana. The scheme provides Rs 50,000 to every eligible woman who has completed her graduation, and the data upload is a key step to ensure payments are made smoothly and without delay.
The order has been issued by N K Agarwal, Director of Higher Education, who has directed all university registrars, including Bhupendra Narayan Mandal University (BNMU), to complete the process on time. Universities have been asked to upload full details such as names of colleges, courses offered, and examination results of female students who graduated by December 2025. Officials have been clearly told that the deadline must be followed strictly.
The instructions also stress that no eligible student should be left out. Universities have been asked to correct missing or incomplete records from earlier data and include all government-recognised courses. The move is aimed at making the system more accurate and ensuring that every deserving student is included in the final list prepared through the new online portal.
At BNMU alone, data of around 20,000 female graduates is expected to be uploaded this year. University staff are currently preparing the records, and once the process is complete, a PDF list will be published on the official website. This will allow students to check their names online without visiting the campus. Only those who find errors or missing names will need to contact the university with supporting documents.
The Kanya Utthan Yojana, launched in 2018, is designed to promote higher education among girls by offering financial support after graduation. The Rs 50,000 incentive has encouraged many young women across Bihar to continue their studies and complete their degrees. Education experts believe the scheme has helped reduce dropout rates and improved participation in higher education.
Dr Sarang Tanay, a former research scholar at BNMU, said the programme is more than just financial assistance. He described it as a strong step towards improving women’s education in the state. He also said that strict deadlines for data uploading show the government’s focus on reducing delays and ensuring that benefits reach students directly and on time.
