Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation)
About the Program
Apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Graduation) in Bihar. Read about intermediate and degree incentives (₹50,000), unmarried rules, and Medhasoft guide.
Benefits & Financial Support
The scholarship provides a one-time incentive of ₹50,000 for girls who have completed their Graduation degree. The amount is transferred directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) after verification by the Education Department.
Inclusions
One-time cash award of ₹50,000 paid via DBT to unmarried girl graduates.
Important Note
Restricted to unmarried female graduates.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Undergraduate
Must be enrolled in All Streams.
Financial & Category
Selection Process
Candidates are selected based on simple eligibility verification: female gender, completion of Graduation from a recognized university, and residence in Bihar
There is no merit-based ranking
selection is confirmed upon successful document verification (10th, 12th, and Graduation marksheets/certificates) and bank account Aadhaar linkage.
Renewal Policy
This is a one-time scholarship for the Graduation component and does not require annual renewal
Candidates who previously received the Class 10 or Class 12 components of the scheme can apply for this specific Graduation component if they meet the eligibility criteria.
Application Process
- 1
Visit the official Medhasoft portal (medhasoft.bihar.gov.in) and click on 'Apply for Online'.
- 2
Select the 'Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana' section and choose the 'Graduation' component.
- 3
Click on 'Apply / Student Registration'. If you are a new user, register with your mobile number, email ID, and OTP verification; existing users can log in.
- 4
Fill in personal details (name exactly as in marksheets), address, educational details (10th, 12th, Graduation university/college/year/marks), and bank details (account number, IFSC, bank name).
- 5Upload clear scanned documents
Photo (JPG/PNG, max 500KB), Signature (max 200KB), Aadhar Card (max 1MB), All Marksheets (max 1MB each), and Bank Passbook first page (max 500KB).
- 6
Save the form, review all entered information for accuracy, and click 'Submit'.
- 7
Save/print the Application ID and receipt for tracking. Verification involves Student Registration, Bank Verification, District Verification, and final approval by the Education Department before DBT transfer.
Documents Required
Important Dates
Application Deadline
31 October 2026
Applications typically open in July and close by late October.
Dates are subject to change as per the provider's official notification. Applicants are encouraged to apply well before the closing date.
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Common Questions (FAQs)
Q. Is there a minimum marks requirement for the Graduation scholarship?▼
No specific minimum percentage is explicitly stated for the Graduation component in the current guidelines; the primary requirement is simply the completion of the Graduation degree from a recognized university. However, candidates must ensure their name appears in the university results list.
Q. What if the application window is closed? Can I still apply for 2025-26?▼
The application window for the Graduation component for the 2025 cycle was closed on February 28, 2026. For the 2026 cycle, students must wait for the new notification on the Medhasoft portal, as the exact dates for the next cycle are not yet announced.
Q. When will the ₹50,000 be transferred to my account?▼
The amount is transferred via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) only after the student's documents (10th, 12th, Graduation certificates) and bank account (Aadhaar-seeded) are verified by the District and Education Departments. The timeline varies based on verification speed, but it typically takes a few weeks after successful application submission.
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