Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana: ₹10,000 to ₹15,000 for Minority Students in Bihar

The Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana is an initiative of the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The scheme provides financial incentives to minority students who secure first-class marks in their Matriculation, Intermediate, Fauquania, and Maulvi examinations. The incentive amount is transferred directly to the students’ bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).


Benefits of the Scheme

Eligible students receive financial incentives based on their academic performance:

  • ₹10,000/- for minority students who pass the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) or the Bihar Madrasa Education Board (BMEB).
  • ₹15,000/- for Muslim girl students who pass the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first-class marks from BSEB or BMEB.
  • ₹10,000/- for Bengali-speaking students who pass the Matriculation exam with first division from BSEB.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Bihar.
  2. The applicant must be a student.
  3. The student must belong to a minority community (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains).
  4. The student must meet one of the following educational qualifications:
    • Passed Matriculation/Fauquania exam with first division from BSEB or BMEB.
    • Muslim girl students who passed the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first-class marks from BSEB or BMEB.
    • Bengali-speaking students who passed Matriculation with first division from BSEB.

Application Process

Offline Application

  1. Collect the Application Form

    • Visit the District Minority Welfare Office at the District Headquarters to collect the application form.
  2. Fill the Application Form

    • Enter all necessary details carefully.
    • Attach all required documents.
    • Get the form attested by the headmaster/principal of your school/institution.
  3. Submit the Application

    • Submit the completed and attested application form to the District Minority Welfare Office in your district.
    • Obtain an acknowledgment receipt for confirmation.

Note: For additional information, students can visit the District Minority Welfare Office in their district.


Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Recent Passport-Size Photograph
  • Marks Certificate (Matriculation/Fauquania/Intermediate/Maulvi)
  • Admission Certificate
  • Photocopy of Bank Passbook (Bank Name, Account Number, IFSC Code)
  • Caste/Community Certificate (Issued by competent authority)
  • Address Proof (Ration card, Voter ID, etc.)
  • Any additional documents as required

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
Students belonging to minority communities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Parsis, Jains) who reside in Bihar and have secured first-class marks in the specified examinations.

Q: What are the educational qualifications required?

  • Matriculation/Fauquania (First division) – ₹10,000/-
  • Intermediate/Maulvi (for Muslim girls) (First-class) – ₹15,000/-
  • Bengali-speaking Matriculation students (First division) – ₹10,000/-

Q: What benefits does the scheme offer?
The scheme provides financial incentives ranging from ₹10,000/- to ₹15,000/- to eligible students, transferred through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).

Q: How is the incentive amount transferred?
The amount is directly credited to the student’s bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

Q: Where should students collect the application form?
From the District Minority Welfare Office at the District Headquarters.

Q: Where should the completed application form be submitted?
At the District Minority Welfare Office in the applicant’s district.

Q: Can students apply for the scheme online?
No, the scheme currently follows an offline application process. Students must collect and submit forms in person.

Q: What happens if the application form is not attested?
Applications without proper attestation from the school headmaster/principal will not be accepted.

Q: Who can students contact for more information about the scheme?
Students can visit or contact the District Minority Welfare Office in their district for guidance and queries.


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