Bihar Sports Scholarship 2026: Rs 3-20 Lakh for Athletes - Prerna, Saksham, Udaan
⚡ 30-SECOND SUMMARY
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
Update (26 July 2026): is scheme ka application window 15 January 2026 ko band ho chuka hai - page pe status ab closed hai. Neeche di gayi "abhi apply karo" wali baatein us window ki hain. Agla cycle khulte hi yahan update milega.
Bhaiyon, 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 Kya Hain?
| 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.
Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein
- Bihar Free Coaching JEE/NEET - Coaching ke liye sarkar ki free scheme
- Bihar Berozgari Bhatta - Rs 1,000/month unemployment allowance
- Bihar Kushal Yuva Program (KYP) - Free skill training + certificate
- Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana - Girls ke liye Rs 50,000+ scholarship
Application free hai - kisi agent ko paisa mat do! Sirf scholarship.biharsports.org trust karo.
Page Last Updated: 16 February 2026
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