E-Kalyan Bihar Portal 2021-22 – Bihar Board, Eligibility and Application Process

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal is a dedicated online portal of the Government of Bihar that enlists all relevant information related to various schemes (including scholarships) offered by different government departments. The citizens of Bihar can find significant information regarding schemes implemented by the 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 and others on this portal. 

Which scholarship schemes are listed on the e-Kalyan Bihar portal? Who can apply for these scholarships? How can a student apply for the scholarships available on this portal? What is the amount of assistance offered under these scholarships? The answers to all these questions are covered in this article.

Read further to get a detailed overview of the scholarships listed on the E-Kalyan Bihar portal, their eligibility, application process, award details, documents required and more. 

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Overview

Particulars	Details
Name of the Portal	E-Kalyan Bihar
Official website	www.ekalyan.bih.nic.in
Departments listed	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
Bihar Scholarship schemes	Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students
Application timeline	Not specified

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – List of Scholarships

While most of the Bihar government scholarships are available on National Scholarship Portal, the E-Kalyan Bihar Portal enlists two major scholarships offered by the Department of Education. These scholarships include ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls’ and ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students’. The key objective behind introducing these two scholarships is to support girl students in their education and bring them into mainstream society. The table given below highlights the details of both scholarships. 

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Detailed overview of scholarships

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Award Details
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls	Open for unmarried girls who are residents of Bihar. They must have passed Class 12 from Bihar School Examination Board.	INR 10,000 (one-time)
Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students	Open for girl students who are residents of Bihar. They must have passed their graduation from a government recognized/deemed to be a university.	INR 25,000 (one-time)

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Step-by-Step Application Process

To apply for any scholarship on E-Kalyan Bihar portal, the students primarily need to register on the portal. Since the portal lists two types of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, it has a separate application page for each scholarship. 

What steps should be followed to apply for each of these scholarships? What are the details required to be filled in the application? Find answers to all these questions in the section below. 

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How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls?

The students who wish to apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls can follow the steps given below –

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

Step 2: Click on the ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls’.

Step 3: A separate application page will open. Click on the ‘Click here to apply’ button.

Note: The students can also track the status of their application and verify their name and account details through this page by clicking on their respective links. 

Step 4: A login page will open. Login using your Class 12 board registration number and date of birth/ total marks obtained in Class 12.

Step 5: After a successful login, the scholarship application form will open. 

Step 6: Fill in all required details and submit the application. 

Note: It is advisable to ascertain that each and every piece of information entered in the application form is correct. 

How to Apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students? 

To ensure a hassle-free application process for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students through E-Kalyan Bihar portal, follow the steps given below –

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

Step 2: Click on ‘Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students’.

Step 3: A separate application page will open. Click on either Link 1 or Link 2.

Step 4: The instruction manual will open. Read all the instructions carefully. 

Step 5: Click on ‘Click here to register’ button and register.

Step 6: Once registered, log in using registered user ID and password.

Step 7: The application form will open. Fill in all required details in the application. 

Step 8: Upload all supporting documents and submit the application. 

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Key Documents Required

If you find yourself eligible for any of the scholarships listed on E-Kalyan Bihar portal, you need to support your application with certain documents. To apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls, the students need to upload the following documents along with their application –

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

Furthermore, to apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students, you need to upload the following documents with your application on the E-Kalyan Bihar portal –

• Photograph of the applicant (Dimensions: 200 X 230 Pixels, Size: less than 50KB)
• Signature (Dimension: 140 X 60 Pixels, Size: less than 20 KB)
• Aadhaar card (PDF format, Black & White document, Size: 500 KB or less)
• Domicile certificate (PDF format, Black & White document, Size: 500 KB or less)
• The first page of bank passbook (PDF format, Black & White document, Size: 500 KB or less)
• Graduation certificate/passing mark sheet (PDF format, Black & White document, Size: 500 KB or less)

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Key Statistics

The table given below highlights some key statistics of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana on E-Kalyan Bihar portal for the academic year 2019-20.

Key statistics of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana

S.No.	Particulars	Details*
1.	Total number of beneficiaries	1,39,148
2.	Total number of applications forwarded and verified	1,29,186
3.	Total number of applications sent to PFMS	5,518
4.	Number of applications for which PFMS responded	2,719
5.	Number of applications pending for PFMS response	2,799
6.	Number of applications accepted by PFMS	2,719
7.	Number of applications rejected	0
8.	Number of blocked records	1,587

*The numbers mentioned above are for the academic year 2019-20. It may change every year.

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – Contact Details

In case, you come across any query related to the E-Kalyan Bihar portal, its scholarships, application process and more, feel free to contact on the details mentioned below. 

For Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls 

Helpdesk Number: 06122215323

Email: mkuy.nic@gmail.com

For Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduation Students

Phone number: 06122230059, 791188031

Email: dbtbiharapp@gmail.com

Important Links

Check Matric Payment List	Click Here
Check Inter Payment List	Click Here
Matric Scholarship Info	Click Here
Inter Scholarship Info	Click Here
Other Official Website	Click Here

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal – FAQs

✔️ Q. What is E-Kalyan Bihar Portal?

E-Kalyan Bihar Portal is a dedicated online portal started by the Government of Bihar for the implementation of various schemes offered by its different departments. It also enlists the scholarships offered by the Department of Education. The students who find themselves eligible for the scholarships can apply for them through this portal. To apply for these scholarships, the students need to primarily register on the portal.

✔️ Q. Which are the schemes available on E-Kalyan Bihar Portal?

The schemes available on E-Kalyan Bihar Portal include Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, Hostel Grant schemes, Medhavruti Yojana, Vidyarthi Protsahan Yojana and more.

✔️ Q. Who can apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana?

The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is an umbrella scheme that comprises two types of scholarships namely Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 10+2 Girls and Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students. Both these scholarships are meant for girl students of Bihar who have passed their Class 12 and Graduation final year examinations.

✔️ Q. What is the application deadline to apply for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana?

The E-Kalyan Bihar portal is accepting applications for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana. There is no application deadline specified for the scholarship on the portal.

✔️ Q. How to check the application status of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Class 12 Girls?

The applicants need to visit the official application page of the scholarship on E-Kalyan Bihar portal and click on ‘Click here to view application status’ button. Enter the registration number of Class 12 board and click on ‘Search’ to get the status of the individual application.

✔️ Q. How to check the application status of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students?

To check the status of your application on E-Kalyan Bihar portal, visit the official application page of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana for Graduate Students and click on ‘View application status of student’. Track the status of your application by either entering your Aadhaar number or account number.