The Mukhyamantri Atyant Pichhda Varg Medhavriti Yojana, launched by the Backward and Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, is a one-time scholarship aimed at recognizing academic excellence among students of the Extremely Backward Class (EBC). The scheme provides financial assistance to those who pass their Class 10 (Matric) exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB).
This initiative not only rewards merit but also encourages further education among economically and socially disadvantaged students.
Scheme Key Highlights (Short Summary)
• Launched by: Bihar Backward and Extremely Backward Class Welfare Department
• Target Group: Students of Extremely Backward Class (BC-I)
• Applicable Class: Class 10 (Matric) pass students
• Exam Board: Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) only
• Scholarship Amount: ₹10,000 (One-time)
• Mode of Transfer: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into student’s bank account
• Application Mode: Offline via school
Benefits
• ₹10,000 one-time scholarship to each student
• The amount is directly credited to the beneficiary’s bank account
• Designed to incentivize educational achievement among EBC students
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the scheme, the applicant must:
• Be a permanent resident of Bihar
• Belong to the Extremely Backward Class (EBC/BC-I) category
• Have passed the 10th class exam with first division (60% or above) from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
• Be a current student (continuing education is generally expected)
Application Process (Offline)
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Eligible students must contact their respective schools
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Submit the required documents to the school (see list below)
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The BSEB sends the list of eligible students to the Education Department
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Verification of student identity and documents is done by school authorities and education department officials
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The verified list is approved and payment is processed through DBT
There is no individual application form or fee for this scheme—students must apply through school facilitation.
Documents Required
Students must submit the following documents to their school:
• Caste Certificate (EBC/BC-I category)
• Residence Certificate (proof of Bihar domicile)
• Aadhaar Card
• Matric Mark Sheet (issued by BSEB)
• Bank Passbook copy or account details
• Any other document as prescribed by the school or district office
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students from Bihar’s Extremely Backward Class (BC-I) who passed Class 10 in the first division from BSEB. - Is the scheme applicable to all boards?
No, only students who passed from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) are eligible. - Is the scholarship a one-time benefit?
Yes, it is a one-time incentive after passing the 10th class. - What is the mode of payment?
Payment is made via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student’s bank account. - Is there any application fee?
No, there is no fee to avail this scholarship. - What is the scholarship amount?
The financial assistance of ₹10,000 per eligible student. - Do I need to apply individual?
No individual application is needed. Eligible students are selected based on the BSEB-provided list. - Who is implement the scheme?
The scheme is implemented by the Education Department, Government of Bihar. - What if my documents are not verified?
The student will not receive the scholarship without proper verification. - When will the amount be disbursed?
After successful verification of documents and authorization by the Education Department.