Objectives and Scope of Snatak Protsahan Yojana
The Government of Bihar launched the Balika Snatak Protsahan Yojana to encourage higher education among women and delay age of marriage.
Core scheme provisions:
- Target beneficiaries: Unmarried or married female students who have successfully completed their graduation degree from recognized colleges in Bihar.
- Eligible courses: Recognized undergraduate degree courses (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com., and equivalent professional programs).
- Direct benefit transfer: A one-time financial incentive is transferred directly into the student's personal bank account.
Eligibility Criteria and Required Documentation
Applicants must satisfy specific residency and educational criteria before applying online.
Mandatory eligibility guidelines:
- Domicile status: The candidate must be a permanent resident of the state of Bihar.
- University record match: The student's name, roll number, and degree result must already be uploaded and approved by the respective university on the portal.
- Aadhaar-seeded bank account: The bank account must be strictly in the candidate's own name and active on the NPCI Aadhaar payment bridge.
- Required documents: Graduation final marksheet, Aadhaar card, residential certificate, and bank account passbook.
Online Application Process on Medhasoft Portal
Applications are processed exclusively through the official digital education portal.
Application workflow on medhasoft.bihar.gov.in:
- Portal login: Visit medhasoft.bihar.gov.in and click on the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Snatak) link.
- Student registration: Verify university roll number, marksheet registration number, and date of birth against the uploaded university database.
- Aadhaar authentication: Complete Aadhaar validation and enter bank account IFSC and account number.
- Status tracking: Monitor verification progress through department approval, university confirmation, and final bank payment release.
Official source
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Common questions
What is the official portal for Bihar Snatak Protsahan Yojana?
The official portal is medhasoft.bihar.gov.in, managed by the Education Department, Government of Bihar.
Can male graduates apply for Snatak Protsahan Yojana?
No, this specific scheme is exclusively designed to incentivize female graduates under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana.
Why must the bank account be Aadhaar-seeded for Snatak Yojana?
Aadhaar seeding is mandatory to enable direct benefit transfer (DBT) via the Public Financial Management System (PFMS).
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