Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana (Bihar)
On passing Intermediateโน25,000 (released in July 2026 for 2026 passers)
On passing graduationโน50,000 (as reported, not freshly confirmed)
ConditionUnmarried girl student, resident of Bihar
Portalmedhasoft.bih.nic.in
โ ๏ธ Amounts and eligibility have changed over time, and the information here is based on news sources. Confirm on the portal before applying.
What is the scheme?
Kanya Utthan is a Bihar Government scheme that gives unmarried girl students a cash incentive on completing Intermediate and graduation, so daughters can study further.
Key benefits
- โน25,000 on passing Intermediate (the Education Department released the amount in July 2026 for unmarried girls who passed in 2026)
- โน50,000 on passing graduation (as reported)
- Amount goes directly to the girl's bank account
Eligibility โ who can apply
- Girl student who is a permanent resident of Bihar
- Must be unmarried
- Passed Intermediate/graduation from a recognised institution
Who is not eligible / things to note
- Married students
- Those who did not complete studies or meet the conditions
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (in her own name)
- Marksheet and certificates
- Residence certificate
- Self-declaration of being unmarried
- College proof
How to apply (step by step)
- Go to medhasoft.bih.nic.in
- Choose the scheme (Inter/graduation) and register
- Fill the application and upload documents
- After verification by college/department the amount comes to the account
How to check your status
- Open medhasoft.bih.nic.in.
- Choose your application/scheme and view the status.
- If verification from the college/department is pending, ask at your institution's office.
Payment not received? Possible reasons
- College or department verification is pending.
- Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account (NPCI mapping). Ask the bank branch, or check 'Bank Seeding Status' at myaadhaar.uidai.gov.in (the menu name may change).
- e-KYC / verification is pending. Complete it online, at a CSC or at the concerned office.
- Name or date of birth is different in the application and in Aadhaar/bank records.
- The bank account is closed or dormant, or the account number/IFSC on the portal is wrong.
- The instalment was released late because of government approval, funds or an election code of conduct. In that case payments are held for everyone in the state, not only for you.
Official sites are sometimes slow or down. If it doesn't open, try again later, or search the scheme name here: myScheme.gov.in โ
Frequently asked questions
How much money does Kanya Utthan give?
As reported, โน25,000 on passing Intermediate and โน50,000 on passing graduation. Confirm the amount on the portal.
Will a married student get it?
No, she must be unmarried.
When to apply?
After passing the exam, in the portal's open window. See dates on the portal.
How to check your status
1. Open medhasoft.bih.nic.in. 2. Choose your application/scheme and view the status. 3. If verification from the college/department is pending, ask at your institution's office.
Beware: Do not pay any agent or website in the name of applying for a government scheme. Applying on the official portal is generally free. Do not share OTP, PIN or confidential bank details with anyone.