Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2026 - Apply Online
The Bihar government's Protsahan / Medhavritti incentive scholarship gives Class 10 (Matric) students who passed the BSEB 2026 examination up to Rs.10,000, credited to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account through DBT. First Division students of all categories receive Rs.10,000, while Second Division SC and ST students receive Rs.8,000. Online registration on the Medhasoft portal opens on 25 May 2026. This guide covers eligibility, the scholarship amounts, required documents, the online application steps and the official registration link.
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Scheme Protsahan / Medhavritti Incentive Scholarship 2026 · Board Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) · Session 2025-26 · Amount Rs.10,000 (1st Div) / Rs.8,000 (2nd Div, SC-ST) · Beneficiaries BSEB Class 10 pass students of 2026 · Registration Start 25 May 2026 · Mode Online (Medhasoft portal) · Official Portal medhasoft.bihar.gov.in
Overview
- Scheme Name - Protsahan / Medhavritti (Incentive / Merit) Scholarship Scheme 2026 for Class 10 pass students
- Conducting Authority - Government of Bihar, through the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Medhasoft portal
- Academic Session - 2025-26
- Scholarship Amount - Rs.10,000 for 1st Division; Rs.8,000 for 2nd Division (SC / ST only)
- Payment Method - Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account
- Beneficiaries - Students who passed the BSEB Class 10 (Matric) examination in 2026
- Domicile Requirement - Resident of Bihar
- Application Mode - Online only, through the Medhasoft portal
- Online Registration Start - 25 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply - To be announced
- Data Entry Rule - Enter details exactly as printed on the board marksheet
- Eligibility Window - Registration is open only to BSEB (10th) pass students of 2026
Important Links
- Apply Online (Registration): https://medhasoft.bihar.gov.in/Matric2627/(S(ccj33ngavzfsgj1xy3sdbmgn))/Apply.aspx
- Official Portal: https://medhasoft.bihar.gov.in
Note: the registration link carries a session identifier and is reached from the Medhasoft homepage. If it does not open directly, start from medhasoft.bihar.gov.in and open the MATRIC 2026 scholarship registration from there.
Important Dates
- Matric Examination 2026 - 17 February 2026 to 25 February 2026
- Matric Result Declared - 29 March 2026 at 1:15 PM
- Online Registration Start - 25 May 2026
- Last Date to Apply - To be announced (watch the Medhasoft portal)
What is the Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2026?
The Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship 2026 is a financial-support scheme of the Government of Bihar for students who passed the Class 10 (Matric) examination from the Bihar School Examination Board. Students who clear the examination with a 1st Division or an eligible 2nd Division receive a one-time scholarship amount through DBT, to help them continue their higher education without financial burden.
Scholarship Amount Details
The amount depends on the division in which the student passed:
- 1st Division - Rs.10,000. Available to students of all categories, both boys and girls.
- 2nd Division - Rs.8,000. Available only to SC (Scheduled Caste) and ST (Scheduled Tribe) students. Students from other categories are not eligible for the 2nd Division scholarship.
The amount is credited directly to the student's own bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed the BSEB Class 10 (Matric) examination in 2026.
- Must have secured a 1st Division (all categories) or a 2nd Division (SC / ST only).
- Must be a resident of Bihar.
- The applicant declares that he or she was unmarried at the time the Class 10 result was declared.
Registration on the Medhasoft MATRIC 2026 portal is open strictly to BSEB 10th pass students of 2026.
Bihar Board Matric Result 2026 Details
- The Class 10 annual examination was held from 17 February 2026 to 25 February 2026.
- More than 15 lakh students appeared for the examination.
- The result was declared on 29 March 2026 at 1:15 PM.
- More than 85% of students passed this year.
- Students who secured a 1st or eligible 2nd Division can apply for the scholarship.
Required Documents
Keep the following ready before applying. The official notice specifically requires the marksheet and Aadhaar to be kept as scanned copies for registration:
- Class 10 Marksheet (scanned copy required)
- Aadhaar Card (front and back - scanned copy required)
- Bank Passbook (student's own account)
- Caste Certificate
- Income Certificate
- Residence (Domicile) Certificate
- Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Active Mobile Number
- Email ID
Important Note on Aadhaar Seeding and DBT
- The student's bank account must be linked with Aadhaar and have DBT enabled. Aadhaar seeding (for DBT) and Aadhaar linking are two different things - if the account is not Aadhaar-seeded for DBT, the payment will not be made.
- If your account is not seeded, contact your bank immediately to get it done.
- Your Date of Birth must be exactly the same on the Aadhaar Card and the Class 10 Marksheet. Any mismatch can lead to the scholarship payment being rejected.
- After registering on the portal, wait for the departmental and bank verification of your bank account.
How to Apply Online
Follow these steps once registration opens on 25 May 2026:
1. Visit the official website medhasoft.bihar.gov.in and open the MATRIC 2026 scholarship registration.
2. Read the student registration guidelines and instructions carefully, then confirm that you have read and understood them.
3. Complete student verification by entering your Registration Number, Date of Birth (as per the 10th marksheet), Mobile Number and the captcha code.
4. Fill in all the required details carefully - entering them exactly as printed on your board marksheet - and submit the application form.
5. After successful submission, you will receive a Student Login ID and Password. Keep these safe for future use.
6. Using the Login ID and Password, log in later to check your scholarship payment status.
Declaration and Important Conditions
During registration the applicant must agree to the following declarations as displayed on the portal:
- He or she has read and understood all the important instructions, guidelines and the advertisement for registration.
- He or she was unmarried at the time of the declaration of the (10th) result; furnishing wrong information can attract legal action.
- He or she is a resident of Bihar and is providing the Aadhaar number voluntarily, which may be used to establish and authenticate identity for benefits payable by the Government of Bihar.
The amount under the Protsahan / Medhavritti Scholarship Scheme 2026 is released only after registration through the Medhasoft portal and successful verification.