Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Bihar)
Typically opens after university results. Verify on E-Kalyan.
- Amount
- ₹50,000 (one-time on graduation)
- Who can apply
- Unmarried girls in Bihar who have completed their graduation from a recognized institution in the state.
- Income limit
- No strict income limit
- Study level
- College / UG
- Apply through
- E-Kalyan Bihar Portal
- Notes
- Massive incentive for female graduation.
About this scholarship
The Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is a transformative, lifecycle-based cash incentive scheme by the Bihar government, aimed entirely at empowering girl children and preventing female infanticide, child marriage, and school dropouts. It is fundamentally different from the Bihar Post-Matric fee reimbursement scheme; it is a direct grant, not a tuition scholarship. The scheme provides financial milestones from the birth of a girl child through her immunization, school years, and culminates in massive one-time payouts when she passes her Class 12 board exams (unmarried) and when she completes her Graduation. The graduation component is particularly famous, offering a highly substantial lump sum to any girl who successfully completes a bachelor's degree from a recognized university in Bihar, regardless of her caste or family income. By decoupling the grant from tuition fees and caste constraints, the scheme acts as a powerful universal incentive for families across Bihar to educate their daughters up to the university level.
Documents you need
- Aadhaar card (must be linked to bank account)
- Domicile certificate of Bihar
- Bank passbook in the girl's name
- University graduation marksheet/certificate (for the graduation grant)
- Class 12 marksheet (for the intermediate grant)
How to apply
- Access the dedicated Medhasoft portal (medhasoft.bih.nic.in) which manages the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan payouts for Class 12 and Graduation.
- Select the specific link for your passing year and degree level, and log in using your university or board registration number.
- Update your Aadhaar and bank account details, ensuring they are perfectly matched, and finalize the application for departmental verification.
Why applications get rejected
- Applying with a bank account that is a joint account or is not seeded with Aadhaar; the massive cash grants are only disbursed via strict DBT to the girl's individual account.
- Attempting to claim the Class 12 incentive if the applicant is already married; the intermediate-level grant is strictly for unmarried girls.
Common questions
Is there an income or caste limit for the graduation grant?
No, the graduation-level payout of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana is available to all girls who graduate from a recognized Bihar university, regardless of caste or income.
Does the scheme reimburse my college fees?
No, it provides a one-time cash incentive upon successful completion of the educational milestone, which you can use freely.
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