Bihar Sports Scholarship 2026: Rs 3-20 Lakh for Athletes - Prerna, Saksham, Udaan
Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 16 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Scheme Type
Sports
Amount
Rs 3-20 Lakh/year
Type
Free Grant
Deadline
January 15, 2026 (Current window closed - Next cycle expected January 2027)
Complete Guide
Bihar Sports Scholarship 2026: Rs 3 Lakh Se Rs 20 Lakh Tak Scholarship for Athletes
Bihar ke athletes ke liye badi opportunity! Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) ne Sports Scholarship Scheme ke through Rs 3 lakh se Rs 20 lakh tak annual scholarship dena shuru kiya hai. 2025-26 cycle mein 514 athletes select hue hain. Ye scholarship 3 tiers mein milti hai - Prerna (district/state level), Saksham (national level), aur Udaan (international level). Paisa seedha bank account mein aata hai - training, equipment, diet sab ke liye use kar sakte ho.
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Bihar State Sports Scholarship |
| Authority | Bihar State Sports Authority (BSSA) |
| Department | Department of Youth, Art & Culture, Bihar |
| Scholarship Tiers | Prerna / Saksham / Udaan |
| Amount | Rs 3 Lakh - Rs 20 Lakh per year |
| 2025-26 Beneficiaries | 514 athletes |
| Application Portal | scholarship.biharsports.org |
| Application Fee | Free |
| Status | Active (Current window closed - next cycle expected Jan 2027) |
Direct Links
| Purpose | Link |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Application Portal | scholarship.biharsports.org |
| BSSA Official Website | biharsports.org |
| Scholarship Policy Details | biharsports.org/sportsscholarshippolicy |
| Bihar Sports Department | state.bihar.gov.in/sport |
Note: 2025-26 cycle ka application window (1-15 January 2026) band ho chuka hai. Next cycle ka application January 2027 mein expected hai. Tab tak taiyari karo!
3 Scholarship Tiers - Kitna Paisa Milega?
| Tier | Level | Annual Amount | For Whom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prerna | District / State Level | Rs 3,00,000/year | State/district competitions mein perform karne wale emerging athletes |
| Saksham | National Level | Rs 5,00,000/year | National championships, All India University Games participants |
| Udaan | International Level | Rs 20,00,000/year | Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games representatives |
Scholarship Ka Paisa Kahan Use Kar Sakte Ho?
- Sports equipment purchase
- Professional coaching aur training
- Diet aur nutrition expenses
- Competition travel aur participation
- Sports science support
- Insurance coverage
Paisa seedha bank account mein aata hai (DBT). Koi middleman nahi - BSSA directly transfer karta hai.
2025-26 Cycle Stats
| Detail | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Athletes Selected | 514 |
| Prerna Category | 367 athletes (269 torch competition + 98 online) |
| 2024-25 Cycle | 236 athletes |
| Recognized Sports | 24 disciplines |
Kaun Eligible Hai?
Basic Eligibility
- Bihar ka permanent resident hona zaroori hai
- Active recognized sportsperson hona chahiye
- Performance level:
- Prerna: District/State level competitions mein participation
- Saksham: National championships mein participation
- Udaan: International events mein India represent kiya ho
- Sport recognition: Olympics/Asian Games/Commonwealth Games framework mein recognized sport hona chahiye
Performance Criteria
| Event Type | Minimum Requirement |
|---|---|
| Individual Events | Top 8 ranking |
| Team Events | Top 4 ranking |
Kaun Eligible Nahi Hai?
- Bihar ka resident nahi hai
- Recognized sport mein participate nahi kiya
- Valid sports certificates nahi hain
- Doping violation record hai
24 Recognized Sports Disciplines
BSSA ne 24 sports disciplines recognize kiye hain jismein scholarship milti hai:
- Individual sports (Athletics, Swimming, Shooting, Wrestling, Boxing, etc.)
- Team sports (Hockey, Football, Cricket, Kabaddi, etc.)
- Para sports (specially-abled athletes ke liye)
- Special sports categories
Exact sport list ke liye BSSA Scholarship Policy check karo.
Required Documents
| Document | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Aadhaar Card | Identity verification + DBT |
| Bihar Residence Certificate | Domicile proof |
| Date of Birth Proof | Age verification |
| Passport Size Photo | Application form |
| Sports Achievement Certificates | Performance verification (verified by recognized federations) |
| Bank Account Details | Aadhaar-linked account for DBT |
Kaise Apply Karein?
Step 1: Portal pe jaao
scholarship.biharsports.org open karo
Step 2: Registration karo
- Registration page pe jaao
- Mobile number, email, basic details bharke register karo
Step 3: Application form bharo
- Personal details (naam, DOB, address)
- Sports discipline select karo
- Achievement details aur certificates upload karo
- Bank account details (Aadhaar linked)
Step 4: Documents upload karo
- Sports certificates (recognized federation se verified)
- ID proof aur residence certificate
- Photo upload karo
Step 5: Submit aur wait karo
- Application review karo aur submit karo
- Multi-stage verification hoga: document authentication + expert committee review
- Selection result BSSA portal pe aayega
Application sirf online hota hai - koi offline mode nahi hai. Aur application completely free hai.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 2025-26 Application Start | 1 January 2026 |
| 2025-26 Application Last Date | 15 January 2026 (Closed) |
| 2025-26 Selection | 514 athletes selected |
| Next Cycle Expected | January 2027 |
Scam Alert
Sports scholarship ke naam pe fraud hota hai!
- "Rs 5,000 doge toh scholarship dilwa denge" - FRAUD. Application free hai aur merit-based hai
- "BSSA mein setting hai, guarantee selection" - FRAUD. Expert committee decide karti hai
- "Offline form bhar do Rs 2,000 mein" - FRAUD. Sirf online apply hota hai
- Fake websites - Sirf scholarship.biharsports.org aur biharsports.org trust karo
Yaad Rakho: Application free hai, kisi agent ko paisa mat do. SkillUpBihar Scam Database
FAQs
Q: Bihar Sports Scholarship mein kitna paisa milta hai? A: 3 tiers hain - Prerna: Rs 3 lakh/year, Saksham: Rs 5 lakh/year, Udaan: Rs 20 lakh/year. Tumhare performance level ke hisaab se tier decide hota hai.
Q: Application kab hota hai? A: 2025-26 cycle ka application 1-15 January 2026 mein tha (band ho chuka hai). Next cycle January 2027 mein expected hai.
Q: Kya ye loan hai? A: Nahi! Ye pure scholarship hai. Ek bhi paisa wapas nahi karna.
Q: Konse sports eligible hain? A: BSSA ne 24 sports disciplines recognize kiye hain - Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth Games framework mein aane wale sab sports. BSSA Policy page pe full list hai.
Q: District level player apply kar sakta hai? A: Haan! Prerna category specifically district aur state level athletes ke liye hai. Rs 3 lakh/year milta hai.
Q: 2025-26 mein kitne log select hue? A: 514 athletes select hue - Prerna mein 367, baki Saksham aur Udaan mein.
Q: Application ka koi fee hai? A: Bilkul nahi! Application completely free hai. Koi paisa maange toh fraud hai.
Q: Paisa kaise milta hai? A: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) - seedha Aadhaar-linked bank account mein aata hai.
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Application free hai - kisi agent ko paisa mat do! Sirf scholarship.biharsports.org trust karo.
Page Last Updated: 16 February 2026
Rs 3-20 Lakh/year • January 15, 2026 (Current window closed - Next cycle expected January 2027)
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