Students who pass the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) Class 10 examination may be able to receive a government incentive. The payment is intended to recognise eligible students and support their further studies. The scheme is often called a matric pass scholarship, but the exact name, rules and application steps can vary by category and year.
For the 2026 cycle, use the latest Bihar government notice as the final authority. Do not assume that passing the examination alone guarantees payment. Check the eligibility conditions and application instructions before submitting details.
What Is the Bihar Board 10th Pass Scholarship?
This support is generally provided through state incentive schemes for students who pass matriculation. It may include an award for students who achieve a qualifying division, as well as a separate provision for certain student groups. The purpose is to encourage young people to continue into higher secondary education or vocational training.
Some students use “scholarship” as a general term for this payment. In practice, it may be a one-time incentive rather than a regular scholarship paid each year. The scheme name and application portal shown in the official notice will tell you which benefit applies.
Eligibility for the 2026 Scheme
Rules for the 2026 application cycle should be confirmed from the current notification. In general, applicants may need to meet conditions such as these:
- They passed the relevant BSEB Class 10 examination in the year covered by the scheme.
- Their result meets the required division or marks condition for the benefit they are applying for.
- They belong to an eligible category, if the particular benefit is limited to a group such as Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe students.
- They meet any Bihar residence or other conditions stated in the official rules.
- Their name, date of birth and examination details match the board record.
- They provide a valid bank account and other information requested through the application system.
There may be separate conditions for different incentives. A student who does not qualify for one benefit should not assume that no other scheme is available. Read the full notice, including any category-specific rules, before deciding.
Scholarship Amount
Recent Bihar matric incentive information has commonly listed an award of Rs. 10,000 for eligible students who pass in the first division. Some scheme guidance has also listed Rs. 8,000 for eligible Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe students who pass in the second division. These figures are useful as a guide, not a guarantee of the 2026 payment.
The amount, qualifying divisions and eligible groups can be changed or clarified for a new cycle. Check the official 2026 notice before relying on any figure, and make sure it refers to your scheme and category.
| Item to check | What to look for |
|---|---|
| Qualifying result | Required division or marks for your benefit |
| Payment amount | Amount confirmed in the current official notice |
| Student category | Any special rule for your category |
| Application method | Portal, deadline and submission steps |
How to Apply
If applications are open, follow the method given by the Bihar education authorities. The process may use an online student incentive portal, such as the state’s MedhaSoft system, but students should confirm the correct portal from an official source rather than relying on an old link.
- Open the portal named in the current notice and select the relevant matric incentive or scholarship option.
- Enter your examination details carefully. Use the same spelling and personal information shown in your BSEB records.
- Provide the requested contact, category and bank account information.
- Review every field before submitting. Correct mistakes through the available method before the application is finally processed.
- Save or print the acknowledgement, registration number or application details for later reference.
- Check the portal for application status, verification messages or requests for correction.
Some cycles may require students to register first and complete a later verification step. Follow each instruction shown on the portal. If your school or college is asked to verify your information, contact it promptly and keep proof of any submission.
Documents and Details to Prepare
Keep your BSEB roll number and examination details ready. You may
