Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2025: Financial Assistance to the Brilliant Students
Patna, Bihar – The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) has launched a major exercise to encourage the academically talented students in the state and has started asking applications for the Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana 2025 or simply as Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2025. This scheme, which is being operated entirely online through the MedhaSoft portal, also proposes to give away direct monetary assistance to students who passed the Class 10 (Matric) examination in 2025 in either first or second division.
What Is the Scholarship?
Under this initiative, students who had cleared the class 10 from BSEB in the first division are being given ₹10,000 and those securing second division (SC/ST only) get's INR 8,000 each which will be transferred into their bank account through Direct benefit transfer.
Introduction: The scholarship is a scheme by the government of Bihar implemented overall to encourage post-matriculation education among Backward Class community and also helps in curbing dropouts at this level.
Eligibility Criteria
General Criteria:
Must be a resident of Bihar.
Should have cleared the Class 10 examination from BSEB in 2025.
General, OBC and EWS’s students need a first division (a score of 60% or above).
The SC/ST scholars passing with minimum second division (45% or above) will be eligible.
Year of Passing:
The earlier windows were for the students of 2022, 2023 or les 2024 who had bagged first division; but this window is dedicated to pass students from the year AYAPPI_GR. Other years (since will show, if under scheme rules) considered in exception cases appear on portal.
Key Dates
Applications open: The site appeared 15 August 2025.
Deadline: applications will be considered until 15 September 2025, or potentially 30 September 2025 (depending on extensions).
Please refer to company details on MedhaSoft site and official notification for the most recent information anytime.
Documents Required
The following must be ready for students as they navigate the application process:
Aadhaar card, as a bank account or mobile number should be linked to it.
Class 10 mark sheet and pass certificate issued by BSEB.
Bank passbook or account details with name as in Aadhaar Scheme for DBT.
Domicile certificate proving Bihar residency.
Caste Certificate (for SC/ST only).
Passport size photograph (recent) and E-mail / Mobile for OTP verification.
The Application process – Step by step
Visit the MedhaSoft portal, medhasoft.bihar.gov.in; click on the Matric Scholarship link.
Click “Mukhyamantri Balak/Balika Protsahan Yojana 2025” and opt for Apply Online.
Review the instructions and verify eligibility with our checklist. Accept declarations.
Enroll through your roll number, date of birth, mobile number and email. OTP verification will complete registration.
After registration, log-in with the given application number and date of birth, enter personal, academic details and bank account information.
Please upload scanned copies of relevant documents (pdf/jpg).
Preview the form; submit and print.
Follow up the application status in the portal or messages communicated.
Benefits and Post-Submission
An amount of ₹10,000/- for Ist Division and ₹8,000/ SC/ST category applicable to IInd division would be transferred by DBT in the bank account of applicant.
Applicants should ensure that the bank account is Aadhaar-seeded and operational for credit to be cleared successfully.
Selection lists and payment status update is in progress on the portal however, you are advised to keep visiting for corrections if your application is marked defective.
Why It Matters
Promotes meritorious students from Bihar by providing financial assistance for higher education.
Transparent and in-time ongoing support, to minimize dropout cases after Class 10th.
Matches national schemes in providing support post-matric, but confined to the state of Bihar and its own Matric pass students.
Possible Delays and Warnings
Tech snarls can affect your ability to submit; better to apply early, long before the final deadline.
Documents that are not accurate or not complete might result to the rejection of application, check all uploads!
Delay in Aadhaar - bank account seeding and/or non-verification of mobile number/email may lead to delay in scholarship disbursement.
FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to fill Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2025?
A1. It is opened on 10 -15 August 2025 – for some other dates check official sources and closed around 15 September 2025, but still possible to apply until the end of September, according to some sources. Please check on MedhaSoft portal for deadline.
Q2. ₹10,000 and ₹8,000 Who is eligible?
A2. First division (≥60%) students get ₹10,000. 3. Only pass SC/ST students are eligible for ₹8,000.
Q3. Can a Student who passed in 2024 apply now?
A3. Earlier windows 2022-2024 were for pass students with first division but the current window is related to 2025 pass results. There may be some exceptions for earlier years based on special circumstances — consult the portal for updates.
Q4.How long will it take after approval for scholarship credit to reflect?
A4. Once accepted, the fund is transferred by DBT in 15–30 days on Aadhaar-seeded account if all data are found correct.
Q5. Power Automated Site Licenses are available on what site?
A5. Now go to MedhaSoft portal and log in Click on “Application Status” or “Scholarship List”. Also make sure to keep an eye on OTP messages or email for updates.
Final Word
The Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2025 is what this timely intervention is all about, where in academic success is converted into material support. Eligible students need to apply early through MedhaSoft portal and verify all their documents besides checking the status. With disciplined steps and proper submission, selected students will receive timely credits directly to their bank accounts.
This is an indication that Bihar cares for the education of its youth and acknowledges merit, particularly at a time when young people are in the shift between school and college.
Apply between the months of mid-August and mid-September 2025 through MedhaSoft; collect documents, register with caution, monitor status, and acquire your scholarship.
