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Bihar Sports Scholarship 2026: Rs 3-20 Lakh for Athletes - Prerna, Saksham, Udaan

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Updated: 16 February 2026

Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 16 Feb 2026

Rs 3-20 Lakh/year
January 15, 2026 (Current window closed - Next cycle expected January 2027)

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

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.


Ye Bhi Zaroor Padhein


Application free hai - kisi agent ko paisa mat do! Sirf scholarship.biharsports.org trust karo.

Page Last Updated: 16 February 2026

Warning: Kisi agent ya dalal ko paisa mat do. Seedha official portal pe jaake khud apply karo. Scam Database

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