Program brief
| Form of support | In kind: goods or services, not cash |
|---|---|
| Meant for | Children, Minorities, Students |
| Level | State, Bihar |
| Field | Education & Learning |
| How to apply | Offline |
Contents of this entry
Overview
The objective of this scheme is to provide quality education to meritorious students from minority communities in the state and to make them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally capable, fostering their all-round development in residential schools.
The scheme "Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana" was launched by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar. The objective of this scheme is to provide quality education to meritorious students from minority communities in the state and to make them mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally capable, fostering their all-round development in residential schools.
Under this scheme, students from minority communities will receive free education from Class 9 to Class 12 at residential schools. The school is based on a co-education system. In these schools, 50% of the seats will be reserved for girls, and 75% of the seats in both boys' and girls' categories will be reserved to rural students.
Further facts from the listing
| Implementing agency | Minority Welfare Department, Government Of Bihar |
|---|---|
| Scheme for | Individual |
| DBT (direct bank transfer) | No |
Benefits
Under this scheme, students from minority communities enrolled in residential schools will receive the following benefits:
- Free education from Class 9 to Class 12.
- Provision of free accommodation, including food, clothing, medicine, and books, along with free enrollment/admission.
- Access to well-equipped modern laboratories.
- Facility for studying subjects like PCM (Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics), PCB (Physics, Chemistry, Biology), Arts, etc., at the higher secondary (Intermediate) level.
- Provision for special coaching and vocational training within the school.
Eligibility
- Age
- 10 to 18 years
- Family income
- Up to Rs. 6 lakh a year
- Also for
- Minority communities; Students
- State
- Bihar
- The applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
- The applicant should be a student.
- The student should belong to a minority community.
- The maximum age limit for admission is 16 years for Class 9 and 18 years for Class 11.
- The student's annual family income should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/-.
Note: Admission will be based on the merit list of marks obtained in the examination.
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Application steps
Offline
Step 1: To apply for benefits under this scheme, students should visit the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer in your district to collect the application form. Students can also download the application form from the department’s website.
Step 2: Fill out the application form and attach all required documents.
Step 3: Submit the completed application form, along with all attachments, by registered post or in person to the District Minority Welfare Office in your district by the specified deadline. Make sure to obtain a receipt for your submission.
Note: For application and more information, please contact the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer located at the District Headquarters.
Questions and answers
What is the objective of the scheme?
The scheme's objective is to foster all-round development in students by providing quality education and necessary facilities at residential schools.
Which students are eligible for this scheme?
Students who are residents of Bihar, belong to minority communities, and meet the age and income criteria are eligible.
What are the age limits for admission under the scheme?
The maximum age limit is 16 years for admission to Class 9 and 18 years for admission to Class 11.
What is the maximum family income allowed for eligibility?
The annual family income should not exceed Rs. 6,00,000/-.
What benefits do students receive under this scheme?
Students receive free education from Class 9 to Class 12, accommodation, food, clothing, medicine, books, and access to modern laboratories and special coaching.
Is the education provided under this scheme free of cost?
Yes, education from Class 9 to Class 12 is provided free of cost, including accommodation and other facilities.
Are there any reservations for girls in the residential schools?
Yes, 50% of the seats in the residential schools are reserved for girls.
Is there any reservation for rural students?
Yes, 75% of the seats in both boys' and girls' categories are reserved for rural students.
Is vocational training provided under this scheme?
Yes, there is a provision for special coaching and vocational training within the residential schools.
Where can applicants obtain the application form?
Applicants can collect the application form from the office of the District Minority Welfare Officer or download it from the department’s website.
How should the completed application form be submitted?
The completed application form should be submitted by registered post or in person to the District Minority Welfare Office.
Is there a deadline for submitting the application?
Yes, applications must be submitted by the specified deadline. Make sure to obtain a receipt for your submission.
What is the application process for this scheme?
Visit the District Minority Welfare Office to collect or download the form, fill it out, attach required documents, and submit it by post or in person.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, the scheme is only for students who are residents of Bihar.
What is the duration of education provided under this scheme?
The scheme provides free education from Class 9 to Class 12.
Official portal and guidelines
Applications are submitted only on the provider's own portal. jsrr.in does not accept forms, documents or fees.
Documents from the provider
- Official Website state.bihar.gov.in
- Guidelines state.bihar.gov.in, PDF
- Scheme Details (Page No. 10) bsmfc.org, PDF
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