How to Apply for Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS): Registration & Document List

What is Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS)?

The Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship (PMS) is a state government scheme. It helps Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) students in Bihar pay for college. Students after Class 10 can get financial aid for tuition and fees.

All applications are submitted on the official PMS Online portal (pmsonline.bih.nic.in). Scholarship money is sent directly to your bank account via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT).

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Who Can Apply? (Eligibility Criteria)

To get this scholarship, you must meet these key rules:

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Female graduates can also check the Mukhyamantri Kanya Utthan Yojana.

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Scholarship Benefits & Financial Support

The scheme covers tuition fees, admission charges, and monthly maintenance stipends.

Class 11 & Class 12: Up to ₹2,000 per year.

ITI & Diploma Courses: Up to ₹5,000 per year.

Graduation & Post-Graduation (BA, BSc, BCom, MA): Up to ₹5,000 per year.

Engineering, Medical & Management (B.Tech, MBBS, MBA): Up to ₹15,000 per year.

You can explore all state options on our Bihar Scholarships Hub.

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Required Documents Checklist

Keep these documents scanned and ready before applying:

Aadhaar Card: Linked with your active mobile number.

Residential Certificate: Issued by Bihar Revenue Officer.

Caste Certificate: SC, ST, BC, or EBC certificate.

Income Certificate: Valid certificate with family income below ₹3 Lakh.

Bonafide Certificate: Signed paper from your institute with fee details.

Marksheet: Class 10 or last exam passed marksheet.

Bank Account: Active account linked with National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) Aadhaar seeding.

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Step-by-Step Online Application Guide

Follow these 4 simple steps to complete your registration.

Step 1: User Registration

Visit pmsonline.bih.nic.in. Choose your category (SC/ST or BC/EBC). Enter your Aadhaar number, name, and mobile number. Verify using OTP.

Step 2: Fill Personal & Academic Details

Log in using your User ID and password. Enter your college name, course details, roll number, and admission date.

Step 3: Upload Scanned Papers

Upload clear PDF scans of your income, caste, domicile, and bonafide forms. Keep each scanned file size under 400KB.

Step 4: Final Submit & Verification

Check all filled details carefully. Click Final Submit. Print the completed form. Hand over one copy to your college office.

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How to Check PMS Status Online

Open the PMS Online portal home page. Click on Track Application Status. Enter your Aadhaar number or User ID to view payment progress.

You can test your eligibility using our Eligibility Checker Tool. You can also view the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/BC/EBC page.

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⚠️ 3 Common Errors That Reject Applications

Aadhaar Name Mismatch: Spelling on Aadhaar must match school marksheets exactly.

Bank Account Not NPCI Seeded: Payments fail if Aadhaar is not mapped to bank account.

Expired Income Certificate: Income proof must be current and valid.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is General category eligible for Bihar PMS?

No. Bihar PMS covers only SC, ST, BC, and EBC students.

Q2: What is the official website for Bihar PMS?

The official website is pmsonline.bih.nic.in.

Q3: When is the scholarship money sent?

Funds are sent via DBT after institute and district verification.