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The Kanya Utthan Scholarship was launched by the Government of Bihar under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar in 2018. This scholarship aims to provide cash rewards of up to INR 50,000 to each girl student domiciled in Bihar who wishes to pursue higher education in any field. The primary eligibility criterion is that the student must have completed her education in Bihar. In this blog, we have provided detailed information on this scholarship, along with eligibility criteria, key dates, and application process so that you can apply with ease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

About Kanya Utthan Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Kanya Utthan Scholarship is a flagship initiative of the Government of Bihar aimed at promoting girls’ education and empowering them to pursue higher studies. The scheme provides financial assistance of up to INR 50,000 to girl students who have completed their Class 12th or graduation from recognized institutions in Bihar. The scholarship is exclusively for daughters of Bihar who wish to continue their education in any field, be it arts, science, commerce, or professional courses. It not only provides great benefits to girl students who are unable to pursue higher education due to financial problems, but also strengthens the social and economic status of the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Overview of Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Scholarship<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below, we have provided the overview of Kanya Utthan scholarship in tabular form that will helps you understand its key details easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Feature<\/strong><\/td>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Scholarship Name<\/td>Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana <\/td><\/tr>
Launched<\/td>April 2018<\/td><\/tr>
Implementing Department<\/td>Department of Social Welfare<\/td><\/tr>
Beneficiaries<\/td>Unmarried girl students domiciled in Bihar<\/td><\/tr>
Amount<\/td>Up to INR 50,000<\/td><\/tr>
Eligibility Criteria<\/td>Permanent resident of Bihar
Passed 10+2\/graduation in the reference year
Unmarried\u00a0<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date of Application<\/td>31st December 2025 (Tentative)<\/td><\/tr>
Where to Apply?<\/td>https:\/\/medhasoft.bihar.gov.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Also Read<\/strong>: Sathyadeepam Scholarship 2025: Benefits, Eligibility, Last Date, and Application Process<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kanya Utthan Scholarship: Types and Benefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Under the flagship of the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, there are two major incentive schemes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Mukhyamantri Balika Madhyamik (10+2) Protsahan Yojana<\/strong>: Unmarried girl students who pass the Class\u202f12 (Intermediate) examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) are eligible for a one\u2011time cash incentive of INR 25,000, disbursed directly into their bank accounts via DBT.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana<\/strong>: Unmarried female graduates from any government\u2011recognized college or university in Bihar receive a one\u2011time reward of INR 50,000 upon successful completion of their bachelor\u2019s degree, also paid through DBT.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    Type<\/strong><\/td>Beneficiary<\/strong><\/td>Benefits<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
    Kanya Utthan Yojana (Mukhamantri Balika Madhyamik 10+2 Protsahit Yojana)<\/td>Unmarried girl students who have passed the Class 12 (Intermediate) examination of the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB)<\/td>INR 25,000<\/td><\/tr>
    Kanya Utthan Yojana (Mukhyamantri Balika Snatak Protsaahan Yojana)<\/td>Unmarried girl students who have obtained a graduate (Snatak) degree from any Bihar government\u2011recognized college or university<\/td>INR 50,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    Eligibility Criteria for Kanya Utthan Scholarship in 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    The following is the eligibility criteria for Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana Scholarship in 2025. The applicant must<\/p>\n\n\n\n