What you get
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 ₹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 ₹15,000/-. | - Bengali-speaking students who pass the Matriculation exam with first division from the Bihar School Examination Board are awarded ₹10,000/-.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common 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?
- Minority students passing Matriculation/Fauquania with first division receive [?]10,000. | - Muslim girl students passing Intermediate/Maulvi with first class receive [?]15,000. | - Bengali-speaking students passing Matriculation with first division receive [?]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.