🏛️ Government of Bihar — Industries Department
Bihar Mukhyamantri
Udyami Yojana 2025-26
Start your own business with ₹10 Lakh government support — 50% free grant, no repayment!
₹10L
Total Help
₹5L
Free Grant
9,347
Seats Total
0%
App. Fee
⏰ Last Date Extended — TODAY is the Deadline!
Application closes on March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM. Submit your form immediately!
Apply Now →
The Mukhyamantri Udyami Yojana is Bihar Government’s flagship entrepreneurship scheme, run by the Department of Industries. It provides financial assistance of up to ₹10 Lakh to eligible youth, women, SC/ST, EBC, minority, and Divyangjan candidates to set up their own business units across Bihar. For 2025-26, a total of 9,347 beneficiaries will be selected across all categories — and the application fee is ₹0 (completely free) for all categories.
💰 Financial Benefits — The ₹10 Lakh Breakdown
₹5,00,000
50% — Free Grant (Subsidy)
✅ No repayment required. Ever.
₹5,00,000
50% — Low-Interest Loan
📅 84 monthly installments (7 years)
Total Financial Assistance
₹10,00,000 per applicant
0%
Interest-free loan for:
Women (all categories) · SC/ST · EBC · Minorities · Divyangjan
Women (all categories) · SC/ST · EBC · Minorities · Divyangjan
1%
Nominal interest for:
General & BC-02 Males under Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana only
General & BC-02 Males under Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana only
📌 Repayment: The ₹5 lakh loan portion is to be repaid in 84 easy monthly installments (7 years) after your business is set up. The ₹5 lakh grant is never repaid.
📋 6 Categories & Sub-Schemes
1
Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyami Yojana
For women of all categories
2
Mukhyamantri Yuva Udyami Yojana
For General & BC-02 males (1% interest)
3
Mukhyamantri SC/ST Udyami Yojana
For Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe
4
Mukhyamantri EBC Udyami Yojana
For Extremely Backward Class candidates
5
Mukhyamantri Alpsankhyak Udyami Yojana
For minority community candidates
6
Mukhyamantri Divyangjan Udyami Yojana
For persons with 40%+ disability (UDID card required)
✅ Eligibility Criteria
✅
Bihar Resident
Permanent resident of Bihar state
✅
Age: 18–50 Years
Calculated as on application last date
✅
Education
Min. 12th pass / ITI / Polytechnic Diploma or equivalent
✅
Business in Home District
New unit set up in applicant’s home district
✅
Business Type
Proprietorship, Partnership, LLP, or Pvt. Ltd.
✅
PAN Card Mandatory
Personal PAN card is compulsory for all applicants
❌ You are NOT eligible if:
✗ You are a loan defaulter with any bank/institution
✗ You are already availing of another overlapping state/central subsidy scheme
✗ You are a government employee earning more than ₹15,000/month
📂 Required Documents
🪪 Identity & Address
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card (Mandatory)
- Permanent Residence Certificate (Bihar)
🎓 Educational Proof
- 10th Certificate (for Date of Birth proof)
- 12th / ITI / Polytechnic Diploma Certificate
🏦 Bank Details
- Bank Passbook (first page)
- Cancelled Cheque (with IFSC code)
📑 Category & Other
- Caste / Income Certificate (if applicable)
- UDID Disability Certificate (if applicable)
- Passport-size photograph
- Specimen signature (max 120 KB)
⚠️ All documents must be uploaded as scanned copies in PDF or JPEG format. Keep files ready before starting the application to avoid last-minute issues.
📅 Important Dates
| Application Start Date | February 25, 2026 (3:00 PM) |
| ⏰ Extended Last Date TODAY | March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM |
| Original Last Date | March 15, 2026 (extended on portal notice) |
| Beneficiary Selection List | To be announced after scrutiny |
| Application Fee | ₹0 — Completely Free for all categories FREE |
| Official Portal (Info) | udyami.bihar.gov.in |
| Application Portal | udyamiuser.bihar.gov.in |
⚙️ Selection Process
ℹ️ 2025-26 Update: This year’s selection is eligibility/merit-based with Computerized Randomization — not purely by lottery. Make sure all documents are correct before submission.
1
Online Applications Received
Applications submitted via udyamiuser.bihar.gov.in within the deadline
2
Eligibility-Based Shortlisting
Applications screened for eligibility criteria compliance
3
Computerized Randomization
Shortlisted candidates go through computerized selection (draw)
4
Document Verification & Project Evaluation
Uploaded documents and proposed business project are scrutinised
5
Final Selection List Published
Final beneficiary list published on the official portal
6
Free EDP Training & Loan Disbursement
Selected candidates receive mandatory free Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training, followed by loan approval and disbursement
9,347
Total beneficiaries to be selected in 2025-26
Seats are distributed across all six sub-scheme categories. Apply early — server load increases near the deadline.
🖥️ How to Apply — Step by Step
1
Visit the Application Portal
Go to udyamiuser.bihar.gov.in and click “Register / पंजीकरण करें”
2
Register with Aadhaar & OTP
Enter your Aadhaar number and verify your identity with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar-linked mobile number
3
Fill the Application Form
Log in, fill personal details, select your sub-scheme category, and choose a proposed business project from the government’s approved project list (IT repair, garment manufacturing, dairy, bakery, and many more)
4
Upload All Documents
Upload scanned copies of all required documents in PDF/JPEG format
5
Submit & Save Acknowledgement
Submit the form and download/save your application receipt and reference number for future tracking
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the total financial assistance under this scheme?
Up to ₹10 Lakh per beneficiary — ₹5 Lakh as a free grant (no repayment) and ₹5 Lakh as a loan at 0% interest (or 1% for General/BC-02 males under Yuva Udyami Yojana), repayable in 84 monthly installments over 7 years.
Is there an application fee?
No. There is absolutely zero application fee for all categories — General, OBC, EBC, SC/ST, Women, and Divyangjan candidates all apply free of charge.
Can I apply for an existing business?
No. This scheme is specifically for setting up a new business unit. Existing businesses do not qualify.
How are candidates selected?
Selection involves eligibility-based shortlisting, followed by computerized randomization (draw), then document verification and project evaluation. The process is not purely a lottery — your documents and eligibility matter.
What types of businesses are approved?
You must choose from the government’s official approved project list during the application. Common examples include IT/electronics repair, garment manufacturing, dairy, bakery, food processing, and many more micro/small enterprise activities.
What training will I receive if selected?
All selected beneficiaries receive mandatory free Entrepreneurship Development Programme (EDP) training to help them run their businesses successfully before the loan is disbursed.
🚀 Don’t Miss This Opportunity!
The deadline is Today — March 23, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Apply now at the official portal and take your first step toward entrepreneurship.
Info portal: udyami.bihar.gov.in