Fake Scholarship Scam Bihar Alert 2026
Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 14 Feb 2026
Investigation Details
Fake Scholarship Scam Bihar Alert 2026
Bhaiyon, February-March scholarship season hai aur scammers active ho gaye hain. NSP, e-Kalyan, Post-Matric Scholarship ke naam pe fake websites, WhatsApp groups, aur agents students se paisa loot rahe hain. Bihar mein Darbhanga mein 376 students se fake admission papers se Rs 30,000-30,000 luote gaye the. Nationwide scholarship fraud Rs 144 crore+ ka hai. Savdhan raho!
Yaad Rakho: Government scholarship application 100% FREE hai. Koi paisa maange toh 100% SCAM hai.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scam Type | Fake Scholarship Websites, WhatsApp Fraud, Agent Scam |
| Target | Students, Parents (SC/ST/OBC/Minority especially) |
| Money Lost | Rs 500 - Rs 50,000 per victim |
| Peak Season | February - June (scholarship application season) |
| Report | 1930 (Cyber Crime Helpline) |
| Official NSP | scholarships.gov.in ONLY |
| Official e-Kalyan | ekalyan.bih.nic.in ONLY |
How These Scams Work
Type 1: Fake Website Scam
- Student "NSP scholarship apply" search karta hai Google pe
- Fake website milti hai jo bilkul NSP jaisi dikhti hai (lekin URL .gov.in nahi hai)
- "Registration Fee Rs 500" ya "Processing Fee Rs 1000" maangti hai
- Student pay karta hai - paisa gaya, scholarship kabhi nahi aati
Type 2: WhatsApp/QR Code Scam
- Random call aata hai - "Aapka beta/beti scholarship ke liye select hua hai"
- WhatsApp video call pe QR code dikhate hain
- "Scan karo verification ke liye" bolte hain
- Scan karte hi bank account se paisa kat jaata hai (Rs 28,000-53,000 tak)
Type 3: Agent/Cyber Cafe Fraud
- Cyber cafe wala kehta hai "Rs 2000 do, scholarship dilwa denge"
- Tumhare documents use karke fake application file karta hai
- Scholarship ka paisa apne account mein le leta hai
- Tumhe kuch nahi milta
Type 4: Fake Institution Scam
- Fake school/college sirf kaagaz pe exist karta hai
- Real students ka data coaching centers se chura ke use karte hain
- NSP pe fake applications file karte hain
- Scholarship ka paisa sab institution ke account mein jaata hai
Red Flags - Ye Dikhe Toh SCAM Hai
| Red Flag | Explanation |
|---|---|
| "Registration/Processing fee do" | Government scholarship 100% FREE hai |
| "Aap select ho gaye" bina apply kiye | Bina apply kiye koi select nahi hota |
| QR code scan karo | Real scholarship KABHI QR code nahi maangta |
| OTP/Bank password share karo | Koi real portal ye nahi maangta |
| Website URL .gov.in nahi hai | Fake hai - sirf .gov.in/.nic.in trust karo |
| WhatsApp pe "scholarship form" | Phishing link hai - portal pe directly jaao |
| "Guaranteed approval" | Selection merit aur eligibility pe hota hai |
| Agent "setting karwa denge" | 100% fraud |
Real Cases - Bihar Mein Kya Hua
| Case | Details |
|---|---|
| Darbhanga (2021) | 376 students se fake admission papers se Rs 30,000/student loota gaya |
| Sitamarhi | 95% scholarship applicants fake nikle - data coaching centers se churaya gaya |
| Gaya | School ka address deserted plot tha - 134 fake beneficiaries listed the |
| National | Minority scholarship mein Rs 144 crore fraud - 830 fake institutions, 53% fake beneficiaries |
Scammed Ho Gaye? Ye Karo TURANT
- 1930 pe call karo - National Cyber Crime Helpline (24/7, toll-free)
- cybercrime.gov.in pe online complaint file karo
- Nearest police station mein FIR likhwao
- Bank ko call karo - account freeze karwao agar paisa abhi gaya hai
- Screenshots save karo - WhatsApp chats, payment receipts, fake website URL
Jitna jaldi report karoge, utna zyada chance hai paisa wapas milne ka.
Asli vs Nakli - Kaise Pehchanein
| Check | Asli Scholarship | Nakli Scholarship |
|---|---|---|
| Website | .gov.in / .nic.in | .com / .in / random URL |
| Fee | Rs 0 (FREE) | Rs 500-5000 maangta hai |
| Payment | DBT - seedha bank account mein | Agent ke account mein |
| Contact | Official helpline (0120-6619540 NSP) | WhatsApp/personal number |
| Selection | Merit + Eligibility based | "Sab eligible hain" |
Official Portals (SIRF INHI PE APPLY KARO)
- NSP: scholarships.gov.in
- e-Kalyan: ekalyan.bih.nic.in
- Post-Matric SC/ST: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in
- Medhasoft: medhasoft.bihar.gov.in
FAQs
Q: Scholarship apply karne mein fee lagti hai?
A: NAHI. Government scholarship 100% FREE hai. Koi fee maange toh SCAM hai.
Q: WhatsApp pe scholarship link aaya, kya karein?
A: Ignore karo. Real scholarship portal pe directly jaao. WhatsApp links phishing hote hain.
Q: Agent ne paisa le liya, kya kar sakte hain?
A: 1930 pe call karo aur cybercrime.gov.in pe complaint karo. FIR bhi likhwao.
Q: Fake website kaise pehchanein?
A: URL check karo - government scholarship sirf .gov.in ya .nic.in pe hoti hai. Baaki sab fake hai.
Q: QR code scan karne se paisa kat gaya, wapas milega?
A: Turant bank ko call karo aur 1930 pe report karo. Jaldi action lene pe chances hain.
Important Links
- National Cyber Crime Helpline - 1930
- NSP Official Portal
- NSP Scholarship Bihar Guide
- e-Kalyan Bihar Portal Guide
- Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship
- All Scam Alerts
Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein
- Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship 2026 - Asli scholarship ki last date aur apply process yahan hai
- e-Kalyan Portal Guide - e-Kalyan pe sahi tarike se scholarship apply karo
- NSP Bihar Guide - National Scholarship Portal pe step-by-step apply kaise karein
- UPI/QR Code/OTP Fraud Bihar - PIN, OTP, QR code se hone wale fraud se kaise bachein
Report & Helpline
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Apna experience share karo. Anonymous report.
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