In the election year the Bihar government has expanded its welfare initiatives for youth. The CM Nitish Kumar announces new Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025 under the Chief Minister’s Self-Help Allowance Scheme, part of the state’s flagship 7 Nischay Programme, benefits will now be extended to unemployed graduates. Under this, unemployed graduates will now receive ₹1,000 per month for up to two years.
This move aims to empower young citizens financially while they seek jobs or skill training. The Chief Minister also stated that his government is committed to youth empowerment, noting that since 2005, job creation and employment have been a top priority. He set a target of providing government jobs and employment to one crore youth in the next five years, with large-scale opportunities to be created in both government and private sectors.
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About Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025 Scheme
This scheme is Popularly known as the Mukhyamantri Nishchay Swayam Sahayata Bhatta Yojana, originally launched in 2016 for 12th-pass students only, to support unemployed youth who are searching for jobs . But from September 2025, it is extended for graduates (arts, science, commerce) unemployed students also . The allowance is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Benefits of the Scheme
- Helps cover costs of competitive exam preparation or skill training.
- Direct bank transfer of ₹1,000/month up to 2 years
- Encourages graduates to upgrade skills while looking for jobs.
Eligibility for Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025
- Applicant must hold a recognized graduate degree (Arts/Science/Commerce).
- Eligible Age 20–25 years.
- Applicant should not be holding an Government job/Private Job employment (Permanent/temporary or contractual)
- Applicant Should not be self-employed.
- Currently not studying anywhere.
- Permanent resident of Bihar with valid documents.
- Applicant should not be receiving any allowances/scholarship/student credit card/Education loan or any other assistance from any other source.
- The day applicant gets permanent/temporary employment or self-employment, his/her eligibility for allowance under this scheme will cease from that day and accordingly, the payment of allowance will be stopped on receipt of information from him/her.
- The applicant have to undergo compulsorily training in language communication and basic computer knowledge (Skilled Youth Programme) run by the Labour Resources Department and the amount of the last 5 months will not be released until they submit the certificate of successful completion of the said training.
How to Apply for Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025
- Visit the official Bihar government portal for youth schemes.
- All applications will be received online only.
- New Applicant click on “New Applicant Registration“
- Fill the basic details with Name, Email ID, Aadhaar, and Mobile number.
- Upon submission, a unique registration number will be sent to their mobile number/e-mail.
- Entering this unique registration number into the portal will provide options for all three schemes. Once you selects a scheme, the application form for that scheme will become available online.
- Fill basic detail like Name, DOB, Father Name, Sex, Category, bank detail, Address, and photo.
- After submitting their application online, applicants will receive an acknowledgement with the unique registration number via text and email.
- The application form is simple and no online documentation is required.
- Applicants will be assigned a date and time to visit the District Registration and Counseling Center with required documents, which will be communicated to them one week in advance via email and SMS.
- Track status on the same portal for timely updates.
FAQ on Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025
What is District Registration and Counselling Centre?
District Registration and Counseling Center is a government-run office available in every districts to helps students and youth to register for various state schemes of Bihar. Applicants who apply online under the scheme are required to verified their original documents at the to avail the benefits. After verification of the documents and approval by the officials/officers, applicants will be able to avail the benefits of the scheme.
Can an applicant avail the benefit of more than one scheme?
No, applicants can only benefit from one scheme. However, SHA beneficiaries are required to undergo KYP training.
If an applicant has passed 12th class/Graduate examination from any other state other than Bihar, will he be able to avail the benefit of any scheme?
No, To avail the benefits of the scheme, it is necessary that the applicant has passed 12th/graduate from any educational institution in Bihar.
Which documents are required to be uploaded online while filling the online application?
No document is required to be uploaded while filling the online application.
Is there any time limit for submitting the application?
Applicants can apply at any time keeping in mind the eligibility and conditions.
What if the applicant does not get the PDF after filling the application?
Applicants can log in again with user ID and password and print the PDF.
After successfully filling the application, within how many days will I be called to the District Registration and Counselling Centre?
After successfully applying, Applicant can check their email or SMS for das and timing or they can visit DRCC with their required documents on any working day from 10 am to 6 pm.
How will the applicant know that the application process is complete?
After completion of the application process, the applicant will receive a PDF on the applicant’s email id.
What if the applicant does not go to the District Registration and Counseling Center on the given date for some reason?
After successfully applying, applicants can visit on any working day from 10 am to 6 pm with their documents on DRCC.
If the applicant is above 25 years of age, can he avail the benefit of any scheme under “Arthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal”?
Age relaxations are available for ST, SC, disabilities, and OBC applicants under the KYP scheme.
ST or SC category, will be granted a five-year age relaxation
Applicants from the OBC category will be given a 3-year age relaxation
Individuals with disabilities will be granted a five-year age relaxation
Where can information regarding the application process be obtained?
Application related information can be obtained from the website of “Arthik Hal, Yuvaon Ko Bal” http://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in and by calling the Toll Free Number of Facilitation Centre 18003456444.
Conclusion
The Bihar Graduate Student Scholarship 2025 is a key step in the state’s Saat Nishchay programme, which focuses on youth empowerment. By offering ₹1,000/month, for two years – a much-needed support system for youth facing job market challenges and to reduce financial stress and enable young graduates to build better careers.
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