About this education scheme
Under this scheme, an incentive amount is provided to minority students who pass the Intermediate/Matriculation/Fauquania/Maulvi examinations with first-class marks from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board.
The scheme "Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana" is initiated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. Under this scheme, an incentive amount is provided to minority students who pass the Intermediate/Matriculation/Fauquania/Maulvi examinations with first-class marks from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board. The incentive amount is transferred directly to the students' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Benefits at a glance
| Scheme name | Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana (MMVPY) |
|---|---|
| Launched by | Minority Welfare Department |
| Benefit type | Cash (money paid to your bank account) |
| Category | Education |
| Level / State | State · Bihar |
| Official portal | state.bihar.gov.in (link at the end of this page) |
Key facts
| Implementing agency | Minority Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| Application mode | Offline |
| Last date | Ongoing (no last date notified) |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | Yes |
Who can apply (quick check)
- 👤All genders
- 🎂Age 14 to 30 years
- 🎓Students only
- 🕌Minorities only
- 📝Offline
Quick check from official data. Full conditions are in the Eligibility section.
What you receive
Under this scheme, eligible students receive the following incentive amounts:
- Minority students who pass the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board are awarded Rs. 10,000/-.
- Minority (Muslim) girl students who pass the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first-class marks from the Bihar School Examination Board/Bihar Madrasa Education Board are awarded Rs. 15,000/-.
- Bengali-speaking students who pass the Matriculation exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board are awarded Rs. 10,000/-.
Who qualifies
1. The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
2. The applicant should be a student.
3. The student should belong to a minority community.
4. The student should meet one of the following educational qualifications:
- The student has passed the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with a first division from the Bihar School Examination Board or the Bihar Madrasa Education Board.
- A Muslim girl student has passed the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first class from the Bihar School Examination Board or the Bihar Madrasa Education Board.
- A Bengali-speaking student has passed the Matriculation exam with a first division from the Bihar School Examination Board.
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Registration walkthrough
Offline
Step 1: To avail benefits under this scheme, students should visit the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer at the District Headquarters to collect the application form.
Step 2: Fill out the form, attach all required documents, and have it attested by the headmaster/principal of your school/institution.
Step 3: Submit the completed and attested application form to the District Minority Welfare Office in your district.
Note: For more information, please contact the District Minority Welfare Office in your district.
Frequently asked questions
Who is eligible for this scheme?
To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Bihar, students who belong to a minority community, and meet specific educational qualifications.
What are the educational qualifications required?
Students must have passed the Matriculation/Fauquania exam with a first division, or Muslim girls must have passed the Intermediate/Maulvi exam with first-class marks, or Bengali-speaking students must have passed the Matriculation exam with a first division.
What benefits does the scheme offer?
1. Minority students passing Matriculation/Fauquania with first division receive Rs. 10,000.
2. Muslim girl students passing Intermediate/Maulvi with first class receive Rs. 15,000.
3. Bengali-speaking students passing Matriculation with first division receive Rs. 10,000.
How is the incentive amount transferred?
The incentive amount is transferred directly to the students' bank accounts through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Where should students collect the application form?
Students should visit the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer at the District Headquarters to collect the application form.
Where should the completed application form be submitted?
The completed and attested application form should be submitted to the District Minority Welfare Office in the student's district.
Can students apply for the scheme online?
Currently, the application process requires visiting the District Minority Welfare Office in person to collect and submit the form.
What happens if the application form is not attested?
Applications not attested by the headmaster or principal may be rejected.
Who can students contact for more information about the scheme?
For additional information, students should contact the District Minority Welfare Office in their district.
Submit your application yourself on the official portal; it costs nothing. Treat anyone demanding money to "get you approved" as a scam.
- Guidelines (Page No. 9) bsmfc.org (PDF)
- Notification 1 state.bihar.gov.in (PDF)
- Notification 2 cdn.s3waas.gov.in (PDF)
tsmpb.in is not affiliated with any government department. Apply only on the official portal and never pay anyone for an application.
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