- Selected minority students receive free residential education from Class 9 to Class 12.
- Students get free hostel accommodation along with meals, clothing, books, and medical facilities.
- Students from notified minority communities are eligible for the scheme.
Summary of the Scheme | |
|---|---|
| Name of Scheme | Bihar Rajya Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana |
| Benefits | Free residential educational facilities |
| Beneficiary | Minority community students in Bihar |
| Nodal Agency | Minority Welfare Department, Bihar |
| Subscription | Subscribe here to get Update Regarding Scheme |
| Mode of Apply | Online |
Scheme Introduction: A Brief Overview
The Bihar Rajya Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana (Bihar State Minority Residential School Scheme) is a flagship initiative of the Minority Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, launched in the financial year 2018-19. Its core aim is to provide quality residential education to meritorious students belonging to notified minority communities- Muslims, Sikhs, Christians, Buddhists, Jains, and Parsis- helping them develop mentally, physically, socially, and emotionally while bringing them into the educational mainstream.
Under this scheme, free education is offered from Class 9 to Class 12 in dedicated residential schools. Students receive not just classroom learning but also secure hostel accommodation, free meals, clothing, books, and medical facilities. The schools follow a co-education model based on the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) syllabus, with instruction available in Hindi or English. At least one such school is planned for every district in the state. Currently, schools are operational in Darbhanga and Kishanganj. Four additional schools in Jamui, Nalanda, Kaimur, and Muzaffarpur have been completed, with academic activities set to begin from mid-August 2026, expanding access significantly.
Admission is primarily for Classes 9 and 11 through an online application process followed by a competitive entrance examination. Selection is strictly merit-based. Key eligibility highlights include Bihar residency, membership in a notified minority community, age limits (maximum 16 years for Class 9 and 18 years for Class 11), and an annual family income not exceeding ₹6 lakh. Seats are reserved with 50% for girls and 75% for rural students in both categories. The Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya scheme continues to evolve with phased admissions for the 2026-27 session and ongoing infrastructure expansion across multiple districts.
This initiative goes beyond free schooling- it equips minority students with the tools for holistic growth and better future opportunities in a supportive residential environment.
Scheme Benefits
Selected students under the Bihar State Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Scheme enjoy a comprehensive package of support designed to remove financial barriers and promote overall development:
- Completely free education from Class 9 to Class 12.
- 100% free education at a government minority residential school up to Class 12.
- Free secure residential (hostel) accommodation.
- Free meals, clothing, books, and medical facilities.
- Free enrolment and admission.
- Access to modern laboratories, computer education, and extra-curricular activities.
- A co-educational setup with special focus on girls and students from rural areas.
Eligibility Requirements
To apply under the Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana, candidates must meet the following criteria:
- The Applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- Must belong to one of the notified minority communities: Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, or Parsi.
- Maximum age limit: 16 years for admission to Class 9 and 18 years for Class 11.
- Annual family income must not exceed ₹6,00,000.
- Must be a student who has passed the previous relevant class.
Required Documents
Applicants need to keep the following documents ready (self-attested copies for upload/submission; originals for verification at the time of admission):
- Aadhaar card
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature.
- Birth certificate or age proof
- Caste/community certificate issued by the competent authority (Circle Officer level)
- Income certificate
- Residential certificate
- Academic mark sheets/certificates of the previous class
Current Admission Cycle Status: Session 2026–27 (Phase 2)
Heads-up for the current cycle: the online application window is now CLOSED, and the Bihar Rajya Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya scheme has moved into its admission (enrollment) stage. This Phase-2 round is for admission to Class 9 and Class 11 (Arts & Science) in the Bihar State Minority Residential Schools at Nalanda and Kaimur - operating as Jamui Camp-Nalanda and Muzaffarpur Camp-Kaimur - for students from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain, and Parsi families residing in Bihar.
Here is the exact official timeline for Session 2026–27 (Phase 2):
- Application Starts: 1 April 2026
- Application Last Date: 30 May 2026 - now closed
- Application Edit / Correction Window: 31 May - 3 June 2026
- Admit Card Download: 9 - 12 June 2026
- Entrance Examination: 14 June 2026
- Merit List-II Released: 10 August 2026 - OUT
- Admission (in person at allotted school): 10 August - 25 August 2026
- Classes Begin: 1 September 2026
Since Merit List-II is now out, selected candidates must report in person to their allotted residential school between 10 and 25 August 2026, carrying the original copies of all required documents, to complete their free enrollment. Separate merit lists for Class 9, Class 11 Arts, and Class 11 Science, along with the Admission Guidelines (Rules), can be downloaded directly from the portal's notice section.
Steps to Apply
The application process is primarily online, with a physical submission requirement:
- Visit the official portal ekalyan.bihar.gov.in or state.bihar.gov.in/minoritywelfare.
- Find the current admission notice for the Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya and read the eligibility and dates carefully.
- Register and fill in personal, educational, and other required details. Upload a photograph, signature, income certificate, and caste certificate.
- Select preferred residential school and examination centre.
- Submit the form to generate a unique registration number and take a printout.
- Submit the printout along with required documents at the concerned District Minority Welfare Office before the deadline.
- Download the admit card when it is available and appear for the entrance exam.
- After the merit list is published, selected candidates must report to the allotted school with original documents within the given dates for free enrollment.
Relevant Links
- Bihar Rajya Alpsankhyak Awasiya Vidyalaya Yojana Notification
- Minority Welfare Department official site.
- School admission portal (e-Kalyan MIS).
- Bihar Government Services Online (RTPS / certificates).
Contact Information
Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Bihar government scheme that provides free residential (hostel-based) education to meritorious minority students up to Class 12, run by the Minority Welfare Department.
Students from Muslim, Sikh, Christian, Buddhist, Jain or Parsi communities who are permanent residents of Bihar and meet the age and income conditions.
Admission is mainly for Class 9 and Class 11, with schooling continuing up to Class 12 (Science and Arts streams in senior classes).
Yes. Selected students get free tuition, hostel stay, meals, uniforms, books, medicines and health check-ups - at no cost to the family.
The annual family income should be within the prescribed ceiling (generally up to ₹6 lakh), as specified in each year's notification.
Admission is merit-based, decided through an entrance examination conducted by the department.
Apply online on the Minority Welfare Department's portal, upload documents, and submit the printed form to your District Minority Welfare Office as directed.
Yes. About 50% of the seats are reserved for girls and 75% for students from rural areas.
No, registration and the form are online, but final admission is offline: you must appear at the allotted residential school in person with your original documents.
Bihar is expanding from 2 to 6 operational schools in 2026 (including Kishanganj, Darbhanga, Jamui, Nalanda, Kaimur and Muzaffarpur), with a goal of one school per district.
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