Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026 - Last Date, Apply Online
Verified by SkillUpBihar Editorial Team on 27 Feb 2026
Quick Overview
Scheme Type
Scholarship
Amount
Full Tuition Fee + Maintenance Allowance
Type
Free Grant
Deadline
10 March 2026 (Correction)
Complete Guide
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026 - SC/ST/OBC Full Tuition Fee
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026 ka main application window band ho chuka hai (2025-26 session: deadline 25 December 2025 thi). Lekin agar tumne apply kiya tha aur application "defected" status mein hai toh abhi correction ka mauka hai - 10 March 2026 tak defected applications correct kar sakte ho. SC/ST students scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in pe aur BC/EBC students pmsonline.bihar.gov.in pe login karke correction karein. 10 March ke baad permanently reject ho jayegi!
Quick Info
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scheme Name | Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) |
| Department | Welfare Department, Bihar |
| For Categories | SC, ST, OBC, EBC |
| Benefit | Full Tuition Fee + Maintenance Allowance |
| Education Level | Post Matric (11th and above) |
| Income Limit | SC/ST: Rs 2.5 Lakh/year, OBC/EBC: Rs 3 Lakh/year |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Status | Application Closed - Correction Open till 10 March 2026 |
| Official Portal | pmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai? (Eligibility)
- Bihar ka permanent resident hona chahiye
- SC/ST/OBC/EBC category ka valid caste certificate (DC/SDM level)
- Post Matric mein padh rahe ho, 11th class ya usse upar
- Recognized institution mein enrolled hona chahiye
- Family annual income limit ke andar: SC/ST ke liye Rs 2.5 Lakh, OBC/EBC ke liye Rs 3 Lakh
- Previous year pass hona chahiye (fail students eligible nahi)
- Aadhar linked bank account hona chahiye
Courses Covered
11th-12th (Arts/Science/Commerce), Graduation (B.A., B.Sc., B.Com, BBA, BCA), Post Graduation (M.A., M.Sc., MBA, MCA), Professional (B.Tech, MBBS, BDS, B.Pharma, LLB), Diploma (Polytechnic, ITI post-matric), Research (M.Phil, Ph.D.)
Not Eligible:
- General category students (alag scheme hai)
- Family income limit se zyada hai
- Previous year mein fail hue hain
- Unrecognized college mein padh rahe hain
- Already same purpose ki koi aur scholarship le rahe hain
Kitna Milega? (Benefits)
Maintenance Allowance (Monthly)
| Course Group | Hosteller | Day Scholar |
|---|---|---|
| Group I (MBBS, B.Tech etc.) | Rs 3,000/month | Rs 1,500/month |
| Group II (Graduate Professional) | Rs 2,500/month | Rs 1,200/month |
| Group III (Graduate General) | Rs 1,200/month | Rs 750/month |
| Group IV (11th/12th) | Rs 1,000/month | Rs 500/month |
Iske alawa full tuition fee (actual fee as per institution) + exam fee bhi cover hoti hai.
Kaise Apply Karein? (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Documents Ready Karo
Sab documents pehle se scan karke ready rakho, last minute mein rush mat karo.
Step 2: Portal Pe Registration
- Jaao pmsonline.bihar.gov.in pe
- "Student Registration" ya "New Application" pe click karo
- Aadhar number enter karo, OTP se verify karo
- Password set karo aur login karo
Step 3: Application Form Bharo
- Personal Details: Naam, DOB, Father/Mother name, address
- Category Details: SC/ST/OBC/EBC, caste certificate number
- Educational Details: Current course, college, university, previous year marks
- Family Details: Parents income, occupation
- Bank Details: Account number, IFSC, Aadhar linked confirmation
- Hostel Details: Hosteller ya Day Scholar
Step 4: Documents Upload
Photo (JPG/PNG, 500KB), Aadhar Card, Caste Certificate, Income Certificate, Previous Year Marksheet, College Enrollment Proof, Bank Passbook, Residential Certificate, sab PDF/JPG mein upload karo (max 1MB each).
Step 5: Institute Verification
- Submit ke baad college/institute ko verify karna hoga
- Institute login karke fee details aur enrollment confirm karega
- College office mein jaake follow up karo
Step 6: Department Approval & Payment
- Department review karega
- Approval pe DBT se paisa account mein aayega
- Total process: 2-5 months
Required Documents (Brief List)
- Aadhar Card
- Caste Certificate (DC/SDM level, block level wala accept nahi hoga)
- Income Certificate (har saal naya banwao, 1 year validity)
- Residential Certificate
- Previous Year Marksheet
- Current Year Enrollment/Bonafide Certificate
- Fee Receipt (current session)
- Bank Passbook (Aadhar linked, bank mein jaake linking karvao)
- Recent Passport Photo
Important Dates 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 2024-25 Application Window | 25 Aug - 15 Nov 2025 (CLOSED) |
| 2025-26 Application Window | 15 Sep - 25 Dec 2025 (CLOSED) |
| Finalization Window | 20-30 January 2026 (CLOSED) |
| Defected Application Correction | Till 10 March 2026 (OPEN) |
| Payment | Rolling basis after approval |
Note: Main application band ho chuka hai. Sirf defected applications ka correction chal raha hai 10 March 2026 tak. SC/ST students scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in pe aur BC/EBC students pmsonline.bihar.gov.in pe login karke correction karein.
Scam Warning
- "Rs 1,000 do, scholarship jaldi dilwa denge": FRAUD hai. Application FREE hai.
- Fake portals: Sirf pmsonline.bihar.gov.in trust karo.
- "Direct payment" agents: Payment sirf DBT se aata hai, koi agent nahi de sakta.
- College staff paisa maang rahe: Complaint karo, verify karna FREE hai.
- WhatsApp pe "scholarship approved" links: Fake hai, portal pe check karo.
FAQs
Q: Post Matric Scholarship mein kitna paisa milta hai? A: Full tuition fee + monthly maintenance allowance (Rs 500-3,000/month course aur hosteller/day scholar pe depend karta hai).
Q: General category apply kar sakte hain? A: Is scheme mein nahi. General ke liye Chief Minister Merit Scholarship ya Bihar Combined Merit Scholarship dekho.
Q: Private college ke students ko milega? A: Government aur government-aided colleges ko priority hai. Private recognized colleges mein tuition fee cap hoti hai.
Q: Har saal apply karna padega? A: Haan, har saal renewal karna padta hai. Previous year pass hona chahiye.
Q: Fail ho gaya toh? A: Jis saal fail hue uss saal scholarship nahi milegi. Next year pass karke dobara apply kar sakte ho.
Scam Alert: Scholarship ke naam pe fraud se bachne ke liye Fake Scholarship Scam Alert zaroor padho.
Post Matric Scholarship Bihar ke SC/ST/OBC students ke liye bahut bada support hai. Agar eligible ho toh aaj hi apply karo. Documents ready rakho, last date miss mat karo, aur har saal renewal karna mat bhoolo. Ye tumhara haq hai, isko claim karo.
Application 100% FREE hai - Kisi ko paisa mat do!
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Page Last Updated: 27 February 2026
Full Tuition Fee + Maintenance Allowance • 10 March 2026 (Correction)
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