Eligible categories and academic courses
The scheme covers eligible students from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds.
Target beneficiary groups:
- Students belonging to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Backward Class (BC), and Extremely Backward Class (EBC) categories.
- Enrolled in recognized post-matric courses: Class 11, Class 12, ITI, Polytechnic diplomas, BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, MBBS, and postgraduate degrees.
- Institutions must be recognized government or accredited private colleges located within Bihar or designated premier institutes outside Bihar.
Eligibility criteria and annual income limits
Applicants must meet state residency and family income conditions.
Requirements include:
- Permanent resident (domicile) of the state of Bihar.
- Annual family income from all sources must not exceed the ceiling notified in state scheme guidelines.
- Student must have passed the qualifying matriculation (Class 10) examination from a recognized board.
- Must not be availing duplicate scholarships for the same course from other government sources.
Application workflow on the PMS Online portal
Apply online at pmsonline.bih.nic.in by registering with an Aadhaar-linked mobile number. Upload current caste, income, and domicile certificates, along with college bonafide certificates and verified fee receipts. Applications are verified by the Institute Nodal Officer and District Welfare Officer before DBT funds are released via PFMS.
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Common questions
What is the official portal for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship?
The official state application and tracking portal is pmsonline.bih.nic.in.
Who is eligible for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship?
SC, ST, BC, and EBC students residing in Bihar who have passed Class 10 and are pursuing recognized post-matric education within family income limits.
How is scholarship money disbursed to approved students?
Funds are transferred directly into the student's Aadhaar-seeded active bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).
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