Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Chhatravas Yojana
At a Glance
Scheme Category
Education & Learning,Scholarships and student finance
Target Beneficiaries
Individual
Brief Description
Under this scheme, students belonging to minority communities who are studying in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective districts and residing in minority hostels are provided a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
Benefit Type
Composite
Eligibility Criteria
1. The applicant should be a native of Bihar. 1. The applicant should be a student. 1. The student should belong to a minority community. 1. The student should be enrolled in a recognized institution, school, college, university, or technical institution in their respective district. 1. The student should be pursuing a course that is recognized by the Government. 1. The student should reside in a hostel operated by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, while pursuing their studies.
Application Mode
Online
Application Process
> Registration Process: Step 1: Go to the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="E-kalyan Portal" nis:value=https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/default.aspx nis:enabled=true/>. Step 2: Review the guidelines and select "<nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="Create Account" nis:value=https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/Registration.aspx nis:enabled=true/>." Step 3: Complete the registration form with all required details (marked with ()). Step 4: Click "Register" to finalize the process. Step 5: You will receive a confirmation message with your User ID and password displayed on the screen. > Apply for Scheme: Step 1: Login to the <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="E-Kalyan Portal" nis:value=https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/Login.aspx nis:enabled=true/> using your User ID and password from registration. Step 2: Enter your personal, academic, and other relevant details. Step 3: Choose the district(s) for which you are applying, noting that you can select multiple hostels within that district. Step 4: Click "Save and Continue" to proceed. Step 5: Complete the application by uploading all required documents and clicking "Submit." Note 1: Once submitted, the form cannot be modified. Note 2: The Minority Welfare Department will seek the student list from the Principal of the minority hostel where the students stay. <nis:link nis:type=webUrl nis:id=slugId nis:text="User Manual" nis:value=https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/Downloads/DemoApplicationForm.pdf nis:enabled=true/>
Required Documents
- Date of Birth Certificate from Matric (Class Xth) or equivalent Certificate Marksheet of Class Xth Marksheet of the last exam passed Aadhaar card Proof of admission to the /School/College/University/Institution, where the applicant is studying Recommendation letter from the Principal/Head of the Institution where the applicant has taken admission, recommending for admission to the Hostel, in the prescribed format Savings Bank Account details with name of the Bank, Name of the applicant in the Bank Account, Account number, IFSC Code. Passport size photo of the candidate Passport size photo of father Passport size photo of visitor(s) Scanned signature of the candidate Caste/Community certificate Address proof Undertaking signed by the Parents/Guardian in the prescribed format Any additional documents as required
FAQs
Who is eligible to apply for the scheme?
Students who belong to minority communities, are residents of Bihar, and are enrolled in recognized institutions in their respective districts can apply if they reside in a hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
What financial support is provided under the scheme?
Each student residing in the minority hostels receives a monthly stipend of ₹1,000/-.
What other benefits do students receive apart from the monthly stipend?
Students also receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month, along with essential hostel facilities such as cots, mattresses, bed sheets, tables, chairs, and kitchen equipment.
Is there a specific portal to apply for the scheme?
Yes, students can apply through the E-kalyan Portal at https://ekalyan.bih.nic.in/MH_App/default.aspx.
Are there any residence requirements to be eligible for the scheme?
Yes, the applicant must be a native of Bihar and should reside in a minority hostel run by the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar.
Which minority communities are eligible under this scheme?
Minority communities as defined by the Government of India, such as Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis, are eligible for this scheme.
What types of educational institutions are covered under this scheme?
Recognized institutions, including schools, colleges, universities, and technical institutions, are covered under this scheme.
How often do students receive the food grains (rice and wheat)?
Students receive 9 kg of rice and 6 kg of wheat every month while residing in the hostel.
Can students from other states apply for this scheme?
No, only students who are natives of Bihar are eligible to apply.
How is the stipend disbursed to the students?
The stipend is directly credited to the student's bank account on a monthly basis.