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The Department of Education of the Government of Bihar oversees primary, secondary, and higher educational administration, teacher training, and student incentive schemes across the state. Under the flagship Saat Nischay (Seven Resolves) framework, the department administers the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, providing education loans up to ₹4 lakh with nominal interest or interest subsidies for higher education. It also implements the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana, offering phased cash awards to girls from birth through graduation to promote female education and prevent child marriage, alongside the PM-POSHAN mid-day meal scheme in all government schools.
Oversees primary to higher education, Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan graduation incentives, and PMS Bihar scholarships.
Eligo indexes and independently verifies 6 active programs administered by this ministry against primary government gazettes under a 180-day re-verification SLA. Always confirm current guidelines on the official portal before applying.
Official statutory channels to resolve service delays, report discrepancies, or obtain public records under RTI Act 2005.
Citizens can lodge official grievances regarding any scheme administered by Department of Education, Government of Bihar on CPGRAMS (Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System). The nodal appellate officer is mandated to review and furnish a resolution report within the stipulated departmental timeline.
Under Section 6(1) of the RTI Act 2005, any citizen can request official information, fund allocation records, or beneficiary sanction lists from Department of Education, Government of Bihar. Applications cost ₹10 (free for BPL applicants) and must receive a response from the designated Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) within 30 days.
Common citizen queries about this ministry's mandate, schemes, and contact channels.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar administers 6 verified welfare programs cataloged on Eligo, including Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS Bihar), Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme (BSCCS), Mukhyamantri Balak / Balika 10th Pass Protsahan Yojana, and 3 more programs. These can be browsed by category or searched using the Eligibility Checker.
Citizens may register grievances against Department of Education, Government of Bihar's schemes on the Central Public Grievance Redressal and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS) at pgportal.gov.in. The ministry's official website at https://state.bihar.gov.in/educationbihar/ also maintains a dedicated Public Grievance section under the Citizen's Charter. You may also file an RTI application at rtionline.gov.in to obtain scheme-specific information within 30 days.
The annual budget allocation for Department of Education, Government of Bihar is published in the Union Budget presented by the Ministry of Finance each February. Visit the official Budget portal at indiabudget.gov.in for the most current figures. Scheme-wise expenditure is also available in the ministry's Annual Report on its official website.
RTI applications to Department of Education, Government of Bihar can be filed: (1) Online at rtionline.gov.in — free of cost for BPL applicants, ₹10 for others, (2) By post or in person at the ministry's registered CPIO office. Under the RTI Act 2005, the Central Public Information Officer (CPIO) must respond within 30 days. For first appeals against unsatisfactory responses, submit to the First Appellate Authority within 30 days. Second appeals go to the Central Information Commission (CIC) at cic.gov.in.
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Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Full tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowance for SC, ST, BC, and EBC students pursuing post-matric courses available across districts in Bihar.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Education loan of up to ₹4 Lakh at 1% interest for women/disabled/transgender and 4% for male students for higher and technical education.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Direct incentive of ₹10,000 for Class 10 Matriculation First Division students and ₹8,000 for SC/ST Second Division students.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Direct cash grant of ₹25,000 for unmarried girl students passing Class 12 Intermediate from BSEB in Bihar providing verified socio-economic support.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Direct cash grant of ₹50,000 for every girl student graduating from recognized universities in Bihar disbursed directly via DBT into bank accounts.
Department of Education, Government of Bihar
Cash incentive of ₹15,000 for 1st division and ₹10,000 for 2nd division to SC and ST students passing Class 12 Intermediate.