Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana 2025: ₹50,000 Graduation Pass Incentive for Bihar Girls (Yojana Application Form, Eligibility, How to Apply
Patna, Bihar – Bihar Government has introduced the the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (MKUY), an ambitious scholarship scheme for the girls who have completed their graduation. According to information from the party, under the scheme, every female who is a graduate from Bihar, and domiciled in Bihar will get an incentive amounting to ₹50,000 directly in her bank account. This is part of the state’s bigger drive to improve socio-economic status and access to higher education for women.
Scholarship Highlights & Objective
The MKUY offers ₹50,000 to girls who have graduated from a recognised associated or government-approved college or technical institution located in Bihar between April 1, 2021 and December 31, 2024. The idea is to lower cost barriers, boost women’s college attendance and advance educational equity across the state.
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar distributed Rs 16 crore among 85,556 beneficiaries on June 13, 2025, under Kanya Utthan Yojana, thus once again spreading the wings of the programme, which aimed at social welfare of women.
Important Dates & Timeline
Date the applications are open for: 25th August 2025 (the portal opened)
Closing Date for Applications: 5th September 2025 (There are some reports of possible extension until 14th September)
The girls must get applied before the last date only, as applications received after the last date would not be accepted.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the graduation-pass bonus under MKUY:
Candidates Should be _ Female and Place of posting will be in state of Bihar.
Should have passed a Graduation (Bachelor’s degree) from a recognized university in Bihar under session 2018-21, 2019-22, 2020-23 & 2021-24
They can be married or single, there’s no division requirement - 1st, 2nd or 3rd division grads can apply!
The applicant family Member should not be in government service or as an income tax payee
Required Documents
On the application, the applicants need to prepare with the following crucial documents:
Graduation marksheet or degree certificate
Aadhar Card (same as bank account)
Permanent Bihar domicile certificate
Bank passbook first page PAD (Aadhaar-seeded account)
Passport-size photograph and signature scan
Caste certificate, income certificate, birth certificate, if any other evidence.
Step-by-Step Application Process
The application process is completely online through the MedhaSoft portal, the official scholarship portal of the Bihar Government. The steps are as follows:
Visit medhasoft.bihar.gov.in and click on the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation) section.
Click on “Apply Online” and read all the instructions.
Finish registration by providing university regitsration number, father’s name, marksheet number, and Aadhaar details.
Registration & e-mail confirmation and Verification of mobile number and e-mail ID through OTP.
Fill it up with your bank a/c, IFSC and residential/domicile certi details etc.
Upload all documents with the required format.
Check out all the listings and apply.
Acknowledgement receipt can be downloaded and saved for future reference.
Then the department and the bank do verifications after submission. The Aadhaar-linked bank account receives a credit message and the beneficiary is informed.
Verification & Payment
Only Aadhaar-linked bank accounts are allowed. Applicants not having linked Aadhaar number have to approach the bank for seeding Aadhaar immediately, as applications without the seeding of Aadhaar are liable to be rejected/delayed.
The scholarship money is credited in the beneficiary’s account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer) so that there is no delay or middlemen.
Impact & Reach
This year, the scheme has already benefitted over 85,556 women graduates who have been awarded ₹ 50,000 each under the MKUY. The scheme’s database now covers several lakh eligible girls, and state officials expect to hit about five lakh beneficiaries by the end of the financial year.
With the help of financial assistance at higher level of studies, more girls are likely to remain and proceed for higher studies or pursue vocational courses.
FAQ – Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Graduation Scheme 2025
Q1: Who is entitled for the graduation award of ₹50,000?
Q1: How to apply for FDGs (01): Criteria for All female graduates permanent residents of Bihar and passed out from academic year 2018-21 to 2021-24 can apply. Marks Division, Marital Status and Social Category has not been specified in Split remand.
Q2: How much is the benefit and how is it provided?
A2: A one-time reward of ₹50,000 is transferred through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the claimant.
Q3: What resources are available for applicants to register and apply on line?
A3: Go to the MedhaSoft Portal – Click on MKUY (Graduation) Scheme – Register Yourself – Fill Personal and Academic details – Enter Aadhaar & Bank Details – Upload Documents – Submit. Click on download and save the acknowledgement slip.
Q4: Which documents are compulsory to submit for application?
A4: Graduation marksheet/degree, Aadhaar card, bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded account), domicile certificate, passport-size photo, signature. Caste/income/birth certificates if applicable may be required.
Q5: When is the deadline for applying to your project, and does it differ by district?
A5: Last Date till 5th September 2025 (in some reports it is extended upto 14th September) stand as last and equal to all districts. Prospective candidates are encouraged to apply early as the deadline may change.
Q6: What if Aadhaar is not linked with bank account?
A6: Payment will not be possible if the Aadhaar is not linked (seeded) to the bank account. Such applicants will have to rush to the bank to seed Aadhaar before the deadline.
Q7: How do I confirm the status of an application or if it is listed?
A7: Go to the MedhaSoft website, check name in the list or enquiry status, enter the registration number and name put up in the list and click to see the application status.
Q8: Are married women eligible to apply in this scheme?
A8: Yes. The scheme is for both married and unmarried female graduates, who should meet all eligibility and domicile requirements and not have any family member who works in government or pays taxes.
Conclusion
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is an important educational assistance scheme for the female graduates in Bihar. The scheme, aimed to cut dropout rates in higher education, through DBT system with incentive of Rs 50,000 paid by the government, aiming at not only student remaining free from loans, enjoying higher education and finding job opportunities, but also give them financial support for age of marriage." As the duration available for application is limited, students who are eligible are advised to get the documents ready and apply in time through the MedhaSoft portal.
