Hello Bihar students, are you wondering whether to study abroad, but having tension in mind about money? Don’t worry, guys, there is a piece of good news for you. The Bihar Government has launched a Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) Scheme to help students to provide financial aid to students to complete their higher education.
This scheme helps Bihar students to complete their higher studies by taking loans at lower interest rates. So guys, if you are a student who wants to apply for the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, but don’t know how to.
So, read this complete guide and know what this scheme is, its eligibility criteria, and what documents are required to be eligible for this scheme. You may also likes to read our related post on how to apply for the Jupiter Edge CSB Credit Card.
Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) Scheme
Under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme, students of Bihar can be eligible to get loans of up to 4 Lakhs at minimal interest rates. The loans can be utilized by students to finance technical or professional courses such as BSC, BA, Engineering, Management, Law, MBBS, etc.
The students or children from Bihar who wish to pursue higher education, but are held back due to family financial problems, can now complete their studies with the help of this BSCC scheme by getting a loan at low-interest rates.
| Scheme Name | Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) Scheme |
| Benefit | Loans of up to 4 lakh to students enrolled in highest education |
| Loan Interest Rate | 1% p.a. for Divyang, transgender, girl students, and 4% p.a. for others |
| Eligibility | Bihar Students who passed their 12th standard |
| Age Limit | Maximum 25 Years |
| Application Process | Online |
| Official Website | https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/ |
| Helpline Number | 1800 3456 444 |
Eligibility Criteria For BSCC Scheme
- The Applicant should be a resident of Bihar.
- Their age should be below 25 years.
- They should be successfully completed the 12th standard.
- They are required to complete the full duration of the course.
- They should be enrolled or have been selected for admission to a higher education institution recognized by a state to central government.
- They must be pursuing general higher education or various professional/technical courses. (A complete list of eligible courses under the scheme will be available.)
- They must not be receiving any allowance, scholarship, student credit card, education loan, or any kind of assistance.
Documents Required to Apply For Bihar Student Credit Card
Here is the document required while applying for the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme to Yojna online or through DRCC.
- Filled Common Application Form.
- Aadhaar Card
- Xth and X11th marksheet & certificate
- Copies of the letter conferring the scholarship. (if available)
- Bank passbook including branch name, account number, and IFSC code.
- Proof of enrollment with the course duration.
- Statement of course fees.
- Two passport-size photographs.
- Proof of residence (Residence Certificate, Passport, telephone bill, driving license, or Voter ID).
How to Apply for Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme?
If you are a student or want to apply for the Bihar Student Credit Card Yojna/Scheme, follow the steps below and learn how to apply.
- First of all, students need to visit the MNSSBY Website by clicking on this link:
- On the homepage of the website, you will find a New Applicant Registration form or a login option. Click on it to get the username name password.
- Then, fill out all the required details such as name, email ID, mobile number, Aadhar number, OTP, and then click on the Submit button.
- You have to select the ‘Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme‘ or ‘BSCC‘ option from the drop-down list and click on Apply, as shown below.
- Remember, you need to select one more option of your preferred choice, an Admission through Management Quota/ Admission through Entrance Exam/Admission through Counseling or Other.
- After the successful registration, the applicants will receive their username and password through email and SMS.
- Once you have received the username and passwords, visit the 7nishchay Bihar website to log in again with your username and password.
Note: You need to change your password.
- Once you log in successfully, it will redirect you to the Bihar Student Credit Card Application Form.
- Then, fill out all the required personal details as asked in the form. Such as Matric/10th Board, Roll Number, School Code, Year of Passing, School Name.
- Then, same as 10th grade, fill in your 12th-grade details, and then if you passed your graduation, fill in your details also.
- Remeber the age limit to fill this form is a maximum of 25 years.
- At last you need to fill out your personal details such as your name, father’s name, mother’s name, address, merit, category, Bank account number, Bank name, IFSC, and Branch name.
- After filling out all the necessary details, you need to click on the Save As Draft option.
- After clicking on Save as Draft, all your details will be saved, and then click on Submit.
- After clicking on submit, you will be asked to upload documents. You need to upload your required document and click on Submit again.
- Once you successfully submit and upload all your documents, a confirmation message and the acknowledgement number will be displayed on your screen. You need to download the PDF of the application form.
- After this, the respective District Registration and Counseling Center (DRCC) will schedule an appointment and send an email and SMS to inform the applicant about the date of the visit to DRCC.
- The applicant should visit the DRCC with self-attested documents and submit them to the Multi-Purpose Assistant (MPA) for verification.
- Once the verification is completed by the authorities, and the loan is sanctioned by the bank, the DRCC will send an SMS and email to the applicant informing the date of applicationshould visit the DRCC to collect the ‘Student Credit Card‘ and the sanction letter of the loan.
- Then the applicant should visit the bank to complete the documentation formalities after collecting the ‘Student Credit Card’ and the bank’s sanction letter from the DRCC.
- At last, the applicant receives the loan disbursement from the bank, and bank officials will inform same to the DRCC.
Here Applicant sees the Approved List of Colleges for BSCC:
Benefits of Bihar Student Credit Card
The applicants must get the following benefits under the Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme:
- Students get a loan of up to 4 lakh.
- Applicable for general, technical, and polytechnic courses.
- Financial support is provided for purchasing books, laptops, or covering course fees.
- The best thing about the scheme is that the loan repayment begins after course completion and upon securing employment.
- The loan is offered at 1% p.a. interest rate to girl students, transgender individuals, and other persons with disabilities (divyang).
- As the loan is provided by the government, the repayment terms are flexible, and in specific situations, the remaining amount may be waived.
Contact Information: BSCC Helpline and Official Website
For any inquiries or assistance regarding the Bihar Student Credit Card (BSCC) Scheme, students can reach out through the following channels:
- Toll-Free Helpline Number: 1800 3456 444
- Official Website for Application and Information: https://www.7nishchay-yuvaupmission.bihar.gov.in/
This dedicated helpline and official government portal are the primary resources for Bihar students seeking information on the BSCC scheme, application status, eligibility, and other related details.
