This page lists 2 scholarships for students of Bihar for the 2026-27 session (2 state government), among them Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojna, Bihar and Bihar Post Matric Scholarship for SC and ST students. Each scheme's page gives the amount, who can apply and how, from the scheme's own official notice, and says when it was last checked.
Every scheme on this page 2
| Scheme | Who can apply | Amount | Last date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mukhyamantri Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojna, BiharMinority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar | Bihar resident, minority student, First Division in 12th, Maulvi or Fauquania exam | Not stated on the official portal or its user guide | Running |
| Bihar Post Matric Scholarship for SC and ST studentsEducation Department, Government of Bihar | SC or ST student of Bihar in a post-matric course at a registered institution | Not stated on the official portal pages read; check the portal notice for the session | 30 Sep 2026 Closed |
Central schemes students from Bihar can also apply for
Central government scholarships are open to students from every state. The ones taking applications now come first.
- Financial Support to the Students of North Eastern Region for Higher Professional Courses (NEC Merit Scholarship)Up to Rs. 30,000 a yearOpen till 30 Nov
- National Scholarship for Post Graduate StudiesRs. 1,50,000 a yearOpen till 30 Nov
- Prime Minister’s Scholarship Scheme for Central Armed Police Forces and Assam Rifles (Merit Based Scheme)Rs. 30,000 to 36,000 a yearOpen till 30 Nov
- Central Sector Scholarship of Top Class Education for SC StudentsFees + Rs. 86,000 in year 1Running
- Centrally Sponsored Post Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students, Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRunning
- Centrally Sponsored Post-Matric Scholarship for SC Students, ManipurFees + allowanceRunning
- Centrally Sponsored Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for ST Students (Class IX, X), Andaman and Nicobar IslandsRs. 225 or Rs. 525 a monthRunning
- Ishan Uday Special Scholarship Scheme for North Eastern RegionRs. 80,000 a yearRunning
- National Fellowship and Scholarship for Higher Education of ST StudentsRs. 31,000-35,000 a monthRunning
- National Overseas Scholarship Scheme for SC etc. CandidatesUSD 15,400 a yearRunning
- PM-YASASVI Post Matric Scholarship for OBC, EBC and DNT StudentsRs. 5,000 to 20,000 a yearRunning
- PM-YASASVI Pre-Matric Scholarship Scheme for OBC, EBC and DNT StudentsRs. 4,000 a yearRunning
Questions students ask
Which scholarships in Bihar are open now?
None of the 2 schemes on this page has an open application window today. Each scheme's page gives its usual window, so you can be ready when the next cycle opens.
How many scholarships are there in Bihar?
This directory has 2 scholarships (2 state government) for the 2026-27 session, each written from its official page. New schemes are added as their notices come out.
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Every scheme here has its own page written from its official notice and portal, with the sources listed at the end and the date they were checked. Amounts and dates change with each notification; the scheme's own portal is final.