Bihar Board Matric & Inter Scholarship 2026 (Notification Out): Check Eligibility, Amount, Last Date, Required Documents & Full MedhaSoft Apply Process

Bihar Board Matric & Inter Scholarship 2026: The Education Department, Government of Bihar has officially issued notifications regarding two important scholarship schemes for the year 2026–27. Those students who have passed 10th/12th Class exams from Bihar Board (BSEB) in 2026 are eligible for applying for scholarships between ₹8,000 to ₹15,000 credited directly into their bank accounts through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

The online application process for these scholarships will be initiated on 25 May 2026 via the MedhaSoft Portal developed by the government of Bihar in collaboration with NIC. This is an all-in-one guide to help you get the latest information about both scholarships in terms of eligibility, amount, key dates, required documents, and MedhaSoft apply process.

Overview

There are two distinct scholarships schemes introduced by the Bihar government through its student incentives scheme for 2026. The following chart should prove helpful in determining which scholarship scheme you may be eligible for before proceeding.

Bihar Board Matric Pass Scholarship 2026 (10th Pass)

According to the scheme of the Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana, the state government is offering financial assistance to all qualified students irrespective of gender and social stratum who have completed their class 10th examination from BSEB in 2026. The candidates who secure a 1st or 2nd Division will receive scholarships into their bank accounts under DBT.

Category-Wise Scholarship Breakdown – Matric (10th)

Bihar Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana 2026 (12th Pass – SC/ST Girls)

Mukhyamantri Anusuchit Jati evam Anusuchit Janjati Medhavriti Yojana (Intermediate) is a dedicated program specifically for girls belonging to SC & ST categories and who have successfully completed class 12th from the Bihar Board in the year 2026. This program is among the most financially rewarding programs that provide an amount of up to ₹15,000 per year.

Notes: SC & ST category girl students getting first division at inter level will get ₹15,000 while second division girl candidates will get ₹10,000.

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Category-Wise Scholarship Breakdown – Inter (12th)

Notes: This plan is only meant for students from Bihar Board (BSEB). Girl students who have completed from CBSE, ICSE, or any other board do not qualify for the Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana 2026.

Bihar Board Matric & Inter Scholarship 2026 Important Dates

Notes: Apply on or immediately after 25 May 2026. Portals become very busy on the final day itself. Save the website medhasoft.bih.nic.in in your bookmarks and be prepared in advance.

Eligibility Criteria

Matric Pass Scholarship 2026 (10th)

• Pass Class 10 (Matric) examination conducted by Bihar Board (BSEB) in 2026.
• Should secure 1st Division or 2nd Division. Students securing 3rd division or in compartment are not eligible.
• Should be a permanent resident of Bihar state.
• Eligible irrespective of social category – General, OBC, EBC, SC, ST, and Minority (Both Boys and Girls).
• The student must have an Aadhaar linked Bank Account in his/her name.
• Full Name mentioned in scholarship application form must exactly match the name on Aadhaar Card and bank account.
• Candidates already availing this scholarship for the above said examination are not eligible.

For Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana 2026 (12th – SC/ST Girls)

• Girl Student belonging to SC/ST category.
• Must have passed Class 12 (Intermediate) Examination conducted by Bihar Board (BSEB) in 2026 securing 1st or 2nd Division.
• Should be a permanent resident of Bihar state.
• Valid Caste Certificate (SC/ST) from competent authority.
• Aadhaar Linked Bank Account must be there in the name of student.
• Not eligible candidates of CBSE/ICSE or any other examination board.
• Even Married Girls are eligible under this Scheme.

Required Documents

Notes: Before applying, all documents should be scanned at high resolution (at least 100 DPI). File size should not exceed 200KB in JPG or PDF format. Incorrect or blurry documents may lead to rejection.

How to Apply Online on MedhaSoft Portal – Step by Step

Both the schemes can be applied online from the MedhaSoft Portal – medhasoft.bih.nic.in. Here are the steps to apply online:

• Access the Official Website: Open your browser and visit medhasoft.bihar.gov.in the official portal managed by the National Informatics Centre for Student Scholarships in Bihar.
• Choose a Scheme: At the homepage of the website, choose any of the above schemes – Matric Pass Scholarship 2026 for 10th pass students and Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana (Intermediate) for 12th pass SC/ST girls.
• Look Out For your Name: Before you register yourself, check whether your name figures among the students’ eligible list in the portal. Enter your Registration No. and Date of Birth to know the result. In case you don’t find your name there, contact either your school or BSEB.
• Registration/Log in: If you see your name there, click on the “Student Click Here to Apply” option and enter your mobile number and Aadhaar No. An OTP will be sent to your mobile no. for verification.
• How to Apply Online through MedhaSoft Portal – Process
  Both scholarships have common MedhaSoft Portal (medhasoft.bih.nic.in). The following step by step process needs to be followed for completing the application process successfully
• Filling the Online Form: Fill all the details very carefully. These include personal information like Father/Mother’s name, Address, Category, and Bank details (Bank Account Number & IFSC Code).
• Document Upload: Upload scanned copy of required documents. These documents include Aadhaar, Marksheet, Passbook, Photograph, and Caste Certificate (in case of SC, ST, & OBC). Ensure that these documents are below size limit.
• Verification of Bank Details: It is the most important step. You need to verify Bank Account Number, IFSC Code, and Account Name. Failure to do so may lead to payment failure.
• Final Submit: After ensuring all details, you can click ‘Final Submit’. After final submit, the form becomes locked and cannot be changed.
• Acknowledgement: Download and print acknowledgment receipt displaying your Application No. It will be needed to check status of application in future.

Note: You should not use an unknown agency, cyber cafe, or any third party for filling the form. Your scholarship application may get disqualified on account of any mistake in providing bank or personal details. The best way is that you do it yourself or ask your family members.

How to Check Application Status

Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will be able to check the status of your application at any time from the MedhaSoft website using these four easy steps:

• Visit medhasoft.bih.nic.in and go to the appropriate scheme section of the website.
• Choose “Check Application Status” or “Track Application Status”.
• Provide your Registration No. (from either your 10th or 12th mark sheet) along with your date of birth, and click search.
• Your current status (Submitted / Under Review / Approved / Payment Transferred) will appear instantly.