NSP Scholarships in Bihar
Bihar has one of the highest NSP application volumes in India, driven by a large SC population and growing awareness of central scholarship schemes. The state also maintains the Bihar State Scholarship Portal for additional schemes, making it one of the states where students may be eligible for both central and state scholarships. The state's Social Welfare Department processes SC post-matric applications, while the Minority Welfare Department handles minority schemes.
NSP Schemes Available in Bihar
The following central government scholarship schemes on NSP are directly relevant for students in Bihar. These are administered by central ministries but verified by the state nodal officer. Click any scheme for full eligibility details and documents.
Bihar also lists additional state-level scholarship schemes on NSP. These are separate from the central schemes above and are managed by the state government. Check the Bihar state government scholarship portal alongside NSP to ensure you do not miss state-specific benefits that you may qualify for independently.
How to Apply for NSP Scholarships in Bihar
State-Level Schemes on NSP
Bihar lists state Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana scholarships on NSP for girl students — one of the most significant state-level schemes in the country, providing financial support to Bihar girls from Class 1 through graduation. Additionally, Bihar's state portal (pmsonline.bih.nic.in) hosts additional SC/OBC post-matric scholarships under the Social Welfare Department that run parallel to the central NSP schemes. Bihar is one of the few states that runs both NSP-integrated state schemes and a completely separate state portal — students should check both portals at the start of each academic year, as application windows may not be concurrent.
Bihar's state scholarship portal runs on different timelines from NSP — check both portals at the start of each academic year to avoid missing separate windows.
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