Sarkari Yojana

Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme

Bihar
Quick Summary: The Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme lets Class 12 pass-outs from Bihar borrow up to ₹4 lakh at low interest for higher studies, repayable only after they finish the course and get a job.

About Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme

The “Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme“, introduced by the Department of Education, helps students fund their higher education. Loans of up to ₹4 lakhs are available at very low interest, and can be used for courses such as B.Sc, B.A, B.Tech or MBBS. The scheme is designed for students who want to study further but lack the money to do so.

Scheme Overview

Government Level

State Government

Eligible Entity

Individual

Launch / Open Date

02 Oct 2016

Scheme Details

Eligibility

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:

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The applicant must be a Bihar resident and…

The applicant must be a Bihar resident and at least 25 years.

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The applicant must have cleared class 12th

The applicant must have cleared class 12th.

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The applicant must have secured admission to a…

The applicant must have secured admission to a course at an authorised institute.

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The applicant must finish the whole course

The applicant must finish the whole course.

Applicants must meet all of the above conditions to be considered eligible for this scheme.
Benefits

Benefits Provided

Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:

Students who qualify receive these benefits:-

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Loans up to a ceiling of ₹4 lakh

Loans up to a ceiling of ₹4 lakh.

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Loans cover polytechnic, technical and general courses

Loans cover polytechnic, technical and general courses.

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The money can go towards books and laptops…

The money can go towards books and laptops or any type of fees.

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Repayment begins only after the course ends and…

Repayment begins only after the course ends and the student has found a job.

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Divyang, transgender and girl students pay just 1%…

Divyang, transgender and girl students pay just 1% interest.

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Because the loan is government-owned, recovery rules are…

Because the loan is government-owned, recovery rules are flexible.

Benefit amounts and conditions may vary by category — refer to the official scheme guidelines for exact figures applicable to your case.
Documents Required

Documents Required

Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:

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Completed common application form

Completed common application form

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Aadhar identity card

Aadhar identity card

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Pan card

Pan card

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Class Xth and XIIth mark sheets and pass…

Class Xth and XIIth mark sheets and pass certificates

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Copies of any scholarship award letter (if available)

Copies of any scholarship award letter (if available)

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Approved structure of the course

Approved structure of the course

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Evidence of admission

Evidence of admission

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Schedule of fees

Schedule of fees

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Recent photographs

Recent photographs

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Income certificate of the previous year

Income certificate of the previous year

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Income tax returns for the previous two years

Income tax returns for the previous two years

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Bank statement covering the previous six months

Bank statement covering the previous six months

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Residence proof such as a Passport, ID, driving…

Residence proof such as a Passport, ID, driving license or Voter ID

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Receipt of tax paid

Receipt of tax paid

Ensure all documents are valid and, where required, duly attested before submitting your application.
Important Dates

2016-10-02

How to Apply

Online Application

Applicants can apply for Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme through the online application process outlined below.

Application Portal: Open Application Portal ↗

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Open the https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ website

Open the https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ website.

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Press the ‘New Applicant Registration’ button

Press the ‘New Applicant Registration’ button.

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Enter name, email ID, mobile number, Aadhaar number…

Enter name, email ID, mobile number, Aadhaar number and OTP, then press ‘Submit’.

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A message confirms successful registration, and the username…

A message confirms successful registration, and the username and password arrive by email and SMS.

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Return to the https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ website and sign in…

Return to the https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ website and sign in with the username and password.

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Complete the ‘Personal Information Page’ and press ‘Submit’

Complete the ‘Personal Information Page’ and press ‘Submit’.

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Pick ‘BSCC’ from the drop-down list and press…

Pick ‘BSCC’ from the drop-down list and press ‘Apply’.

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Complete and submit the BSCC form; a confirmation…

Complete and submit the BSCC form; a confirmation message and acknowledgement number are shown.

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The concerned District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC)…

The concerned District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC) fixes an appointment and informs the applicant of the visit date by email and SMS.

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On that date, the applicant goes to the…

On that date, the applicant goes to the DRCC with self-attested documents and hands them to the Multi-Purpose Assistant (MPA) for checking.

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When the authorities have verified the case and…

When the authorities have verified the case and the bank has sanctioned the loan, the DRCC sends an SMS and email telling the applicant when to come and collect the ‘Student Credit Card’ and the loan sanction letter.

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With the ‘Student Credit Card’ and the bank's…

With the ‘Student Credit Card’ and the bank's sanction letter in hand, the applicant visits the bank to finish the documentation.

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The bank then releases the loan and reports…

The bank then releases the loan and reports the disbursement to the DRCC.

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Application status can also be followed at https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/addapplicationStatus…

Application status can also be followed at https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/addapplicationStatus .

Ensure all required documents are ready before starting the application process.

Official Application & Website

Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.

Official Sources & References