Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026: Online Registration, Eligibility & Process
The Scheduled Caste & Scheduled Tribe Welfare Department, Government of Bihar, is administering the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) 2026. This state-sponsored welfare initiative helps students belonging to SC and ST categories who are pursuing post-matric courses (such as Intermediate, Graduation, Post Graduation, and Technical or Professional degrees) cover their educational expenses.
- Scheme Name: SC & ST Post Matric Scholarship Scheme
- State: Bihar
- Beneficiaries: SC & ST Students (Class 11 to PG/Technical)
- Application Mode: Online
- Official Portal: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in
- Domicile: Must be a permanent resident of Bihar
- Categories: SC (Scheduled Caste) & ST (Scheduled Tribe)
- Enrollment: Registered in a recognized college/institute
- Annual Family Income: Within the prescribed government limit
- Duplication: Must not be receiving other similar scholarships
- To assist SC/ST students with their higher education costs.
- To support financially vulnerable youth.
- To ensure access to professional and technical programs.
- To help reduce educational dropout rates across the state.
- Intermediate Programs (Class 11th & 12th)
- Undergraduate Degrees (BA, BSc, BCom, etc.)
- Postgraduate Degrees (MA, MSc, MCom, etc.)
- Technical/Vocational Courses (ITI, Polytechnic)
- Professional Degrees (Engineering, Medical, MBA)
To ensure a smooth registration process, candidates should keep scanned copies of the following documents ready before applying:
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (जाति प्रमाण पत्र)
- Income Certificate (आय प्रमाण पत्र - within valid dates)
- Residential/Domicile Certificate (निवास प्रमाण पत्र)
- Marksheet of the Previous Qualifying Examination
- Bonafide Certificate & Fee Receipt from the Current Institution
- Bank Passbook (Account must be active and in the student's name)
- Recent Passport Size Photograph
- Signature scan of the applicant
Follow these steps to complete your registration on the Bihar PMS portal:
- Visit the official Bihar PMS Portal: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
- Select the link for "SC & ST Students click here to apply Post Matric Scholarship".
- Click on "New Student Registration" and fill in details such as name, Aadhaar number, mobile number, and email ID.
- Verify your identity using OTP verification sent to your mobile and email.
- After successful registration, you will receive a User ID and Password.
- Log in using your credentials, fill out the application form with personal and academic details, upload required documents (Bonafide certificate, marksheet, income/caste details), and submit.
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1. Who is eligible for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026?
Permanent residents of Bihar belonging to SC (Scheduled Caste) or ST (Scheduled Tribe) categories, who have cleared Class 10th and are enrolled in any higher class (Intermediate, Graduation, PG, technical or professional courses) in a recognized institution, are eligible to apply.
2. What benefits are provided under this scholarship?
The scheme provides reimbursement for the tuition fees and other non-refundable compulsory charges paid to the institution, helping cover standard educational costs.
3. What is the official website to apply for Bihar PMS 2026?
All applications must be submitted online through the Bihar PMS official portal: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
4. Why is Aadhaar seeding necessary for bank accounts?
The scholarship amount is disbursed through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). Payments may fail or reject if the student's bank account is not mapped with their Aadhaar card in the NPCI mapper database.
