What is Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric)?
Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana (Matriculation) provides ONE-TIME cash incentive to girl students who pass Class 10 (Matriculation) from the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). First Division pass: ₹10,000; Second Division pass: ₹8,000. The scheme is a sub-component of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana and is administered through the Medhasoft portal (medhasoft.bih.nic.in) under the Education Department. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to the girl's Aadhaar-linked bank account. Over 10 lakh+ girls have received this incentive since 2008. Aim: reduce female dropout at the Class 10 stage and encourage girls to continue to Class 11-12.
Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric) — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Bihar Mukhyamantri Balika Protsahan Yojana (Matric) 2026 — ₹10,000 for Class 10 Pass Girls | Medhasoft Portal |
| State | Bihar (बिहार) |
| Launched By | Government of Bihar |
| Launch Year | 2008 |
| Benefit | ₹10,000 (First Division) or ₹8,000 (Second Division) one-time cash for Bihar girl students passing Class 10 (Matriculation) |
| Category | Education |
| Last Verified | 25 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://medhasoft.bih.nic.in |
मुख्यमंत्री बालिका प्रोत्साहन योजना (मैट्रिक) बिहार बोर्ड से कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण करने वाली छात्राओं को प्रोत्साहन राशि प्रदान करती है। प्रथम श्रेणी से उत्तीर्ण होने पर ₹10,000 और द्वितीय श्रेणी से उत्तीर्ण होने पर ₹8,000 की एकमुश्त राशि सीधे बैंक खाते में दी जाती है। इस योजना का उद्देश्य लड़कियों को शिक्षा के प्रति प्रोत्साहित करना और उन्हें आगे की पढ़ाई जारी रखने में मदद करना है।
📌 फायदा: ₹10,000 (प्रथम श्रेणी) / ₹8,000 (द्वितीय श्रेणी) — मैट्रिक पास बिहार बोर्ड की छात्राओं के लिए
पात्रता:
बिहार बोर्ड से कक्षा 10 उत्तीर्ण छात्रा, बिहार की स्थायी निवासी, अविवाहित, बैंक खाता और आधार अनिवार्य।
अर्ज कसा करावा:
medhasoft.bih.nic.in पर जाएं, '10वीं पास प्रोत्साहन' विकल्प चुनें, मार्कशीट, आधार, बैंक विवरण व निवास प्रमाण अपलोड करें।
Benefits of Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric)
✅ ₹10,000 (First Division) or ₹8,000 (Second Division) one-time cash for Bihar girl students passing Class 10 (Matriculation)
Who is Eligible for Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric)?
- ✓ Girl student who has passed Class 10 (Matric) from Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)
- ✓ Permanent Bihar resident
- ✓ Pass in First or Second Division (Third Division not eligible)
- ✓ Unmarried at the time of Class 10 result (to encourage continued education)
- ✓ Aadhaar-linked bank account in girl's name
Documents Required for Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric)
How to Apply for Bihar Balika Protsahan (Matric) Online?
- 1Visit medhasoft.bih.nic.in — the application is filed online there
- 2Register yourself; an OTP is sent to the mobile linked with your Aadhaar
- 3Enter the personal, income and bank information the form asks for
- 4Provide clear copies of Aadhaar Card of girl student, Class 10 BSEB Marksheet (First or Second Division), Bihar Domicile / Residence Certificate
- 5Do a final review, submit, and keep the reference number safe
- 6Check progress on the same portal while officials verify your file
Official Government Portal — Bihar
Applications go through medhasoft.bih.nic.in only. Applying is free of charge — no agent, middleman or "consultant" is ever required.
🔗 Apply at medhasoft.bih.nic.in