e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Portal 2025 – Apply Online & Eligibility

In response to increased demand for simplified educational support, the Bihar government established the e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Portal, a digital portal dedicated to handling significant scholarship schemes such as the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 girls and graduate students. With more than 3.16 lakh applications now completed at major colleges, the e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Portal plays a crucial role in providing eligible female students with direct financial aid ranging from ₹10,000 to ₹25,000. It is run by the Department of Education and offers a fully online process, including registration, document upload, application tracking, and DBT-based money transfer, making higher education more accessible to impoverished and meritorious individuals across Bihar.

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This article aims to provide an in-depth overview of the scholarships available through the e-Kalyan Bihar portal. It will cover essential aspects including eligibility criteria, the application process, details regarding scholarship awards, and the required documentation for application.

e-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Overview

Portal name e-Kalyan Bihar
Official website ekalyan.bih.nic.in

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Total departments 12
Scholarship schemes Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls

Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students

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e-Kalyan Bihar Portal Departments

Listed below are the departments covered under the Bihar Scholarship Scheme. These departments offer various financial schemes to support meritorious and needy students across the state:

  • Department of Social Welfare
  • Department of Education
  • Election Commission
  • Department of Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Welfare
  • Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department
  • Department of Minority Welfare
  • Department of Labour Resources
  • Bihar Development and Housing Department
  • Disaster Management Department
  • Bihar State AIDS Control Society
  • State Health Committee
  • Department of Rural Development

e-Kalyan Bihar Portal Details of Scholarships

While many Bihar government scholarships are accessible through the National Scholarship Portal, the e-Kalyan Bihar Portal specifically hosts two major scholarship schemes initiated by the Department of Education. These include the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls and the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students. Both schemes aim to empower girl students by promoting higher education and ensuring equal educational opportunities, thereby enabling them to participate fully in the mainstream of society. The following tables provide detailed information about each of these scholarship schemes.

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e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship – Eligibility & Awards

Scholarship Name Eligibility Criteria Award Details
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls Unmarried girls who are residents of Bihar and have passed Class 12 from the Bihar School Examination Board ₹10,000 (one-time)
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students Female students who are residents of Bihar and have completed graduation from a government-recognized or deemed-to-be university ₹25,000 (one-time)

To be considered for any scholarship listed on the e-Kalyan Bihar portal, applicants must meet the following general eligibility criteria:

  • The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  • The annual family income of the applicant should not exceed ₹1,50,000.

e-Kalyan Bihar Portal 2025 – Documents Required

To apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 girls, students need to upload the following documents along with their application:

  • Aadhaar number
  • Bank account details (Applicant should be the account holder)
  • Mobile number for further communication

Furthermore, to apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students, applicants need to scan and upload the following documents with the application on the e-Kalyan Bihar portal:

  • Graduation certificate/passing mark sheet (PDF format, black & white document in 500 KB or less file size)
  • Signature (Dimensions: 140 X 60 pixels, size: less than 20 KB)
  • Passport-size photograph (dimensions: 200 X 230 pixels, size: less than 50KB)
  • Domicile certificate (PDF format, black & white document in 500 KB or less file size)
  • Aadhaar card (PDF format, black & white document in 500 KB or less file size)
  • First page of the bank passbook (PDF format, black & white document in 500 KB or less file size)

How to Apply for Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship?

Step 1: Visit the official website of e-Kalyan Bihar.

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How to Apply for Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship

Step 2: In the center of the page, there is a “Click here to login”; click on it.

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - Click here to login

Step 3: On clicking that button, a login page will appear. Fill in all the required information there and click on “Login” to login successfully. 

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - Login

Step 4: Now that you have logged in, you have to click on the option of “Apply Online” on the home page.

Step 5: Select the scholarship of your preference as per your requirement. 

Step 6: A new page will open on your screen. On this page, you will have to enter the required information and click on the “Apply” option.

e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Status

Step 1: Visit the official website.

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship Status

Step 2: Navigate to the “View Application Status of Student” located at the bottom of the page and click on it. 

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - View Application Status of Student

Step 3: The following page will appear. Click on the “Select” option present on this page. 

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - Select

Step 4: From the drop down option, select the appropriate option you want to opt for. 

Bihar e-Kalyan Scholarship - From the drop down option

Step 5: Fill in the required details and click on “Search” to check the status.

e-Kalyan Bihar Statistics 

The table below highlights the number of completed online scholarship applications submitted through the portal across various universities in Bihar. It presents the total number of applications received from each institution in previous academic years, reflecting active participation in the scholarship process.

Bihar Scholarships 2023 – Institute-Wise Total Applications 

SN University Name Total Applications
1 Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna 1,541
2 B N Mandal University, Madhepura 30,956
3 Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University, Muzaffarpur 52,522
4 Bihar Animal Sciences University, Patna 25
5 Indira Gandhi National Open University, Bhagalpur 98
6 Indira Gandhi National Open University, Darbhanga 125
7 Indira Gandhi National Open University, Patna 352
8 Indira Gandhi National Open University, Saharsa 238
9 Jai Prakash University, Chapra 14,422
10 Kameshwar Singh Darbhanga Sanskrit University, Darbhanga 273
11 Lalit Narayan Mithila University, Darbhanga 61,362
12 Magadh University, Bodhgaya 85,500
13 Mahatma Gandhi Central University, Motihari 167
14 Maulana Mazharul Haque Arabic and Persian University, Patna 1,504
15 Nalanda Open University, Patna 469
16 Patna University, Patna 5,452
17 Rajendra Agricultural University, Pusa, Samastipur 81
18 South Bihar Central University, Gaya 27
19 Tilka Manjhi University, Bhagalpur 33,523
20 Veer Kunwar Singh University, Ara 27,499
Total 3,16,136

e-Kalyan Bihar Portal Contact Details

If you have any questions regarding the e-Kalyan Bihar portal, scholarship schemes, eligibility criteria, or the application process, you may contact the officials using the details provided below:

Scholarship Scheme Helpdesk Number Email ID
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls 0612-2215323 mkuy.nic@gmail.com
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students 0612-2230059, 7911880312 dbtbiharapphelp@gmail.com

FAQs

What is the e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship portal and who operates it?

The e-Kalyan Bihar Scholarship portal is an official government platform managed by the Department of Education, Government of Bihar. It facilitates the application and disbursement of scholarships, particularly for girl students, under schemes like the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana.

What are the key schemes offered under the e-Kalyan Bihar portal?

Two key schemes are offered: 1) Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 girls with a one-time grant of ₹10,000; 2) Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduates with a one-time grant of ₹25,000.

Can an applicant apply multiple times for the same scholarship?

No, each girl student can apply only once per academic level. Reapplications for the same qualification will be rejected. However, if errors occur, corrections can be made and resubmitted before the deadline.

How is the scholarship amount disbursed and what is the expected timeline?

The scholarship amount is transferred directly to the applicant’s Aadhaar-linked bank account. For Class 12, it’s usually within 2–3 months. For graduates, it may take longer due to university-level verification.

What are common reasons for application rejection?

Common reasons include: incorrect or mismatched bank/Aadhaar details, use of joint bank accounts, blurred or incomplete document uploads, duplicate applications, incorrect college info, or lack of institutional verification.

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