Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC)
Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar · Bihar
| Scheme Name | Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC) |
| Provided By | Backward Classes and Extremely Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar |
| Eligibility Summary | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI · OBC, EWS · Bihar residents · Family income up to ₹3 Lakh/year |
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About the Program
Detailed guide to the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for BC/EBC students. Learn about income limits, required documents, and online registration.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹15k+
The scholarship provides 100% reimbursement of actual tuition and other compulsory fees fixed by the institution. A monthly maintenance allowance is paid separately. The annual maintenance allowances vary by course level: up to INR 15,000 for professional/technical degrees, INR 10,000 for Polytechnic/Diploma, INR 5,000 for Graduation/Post Graduation/ITI, and INR 2,000 for Intermediate courses. Payments are disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In cases of limited budget, students at government institutions are prioritized for payment.
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Tuition fee reimbursement as per government approved structures.
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Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹250 to ₹750 (DBT).
Note: Requires digital BC/EBC caste certificate.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI |
| Course / Stream | All Streams |
| Minimum Marks | 50% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹3 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | OBC, EWS |
| Domicile State | Bihar |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓Caste Certificate (Digital BC/EBC)
- ✓Tahsildar Income Certificate (< ₹3 Lakhs)
- ✓College Bonafide and Nodal approved fee structure
- ✓Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
- ✓Marksheets
Selection Process
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Candidates are selected based on meeting all eligibility criteria
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The application process involves multiple verification stages: initial registration and application submission, followed by institute verification, district verification, and state approval
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Scholarship payment is released only after successful verification of the uploaded caste and income certificates
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Aadhaar seeding with the student's bank account is mandatory for finalizing the application and receiving the scholarship amount.
Renewal Policy
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Renewal of the scholarship is compulsory every year for continuing students, even if the scholarship is payable for the full course duration, provided they continue to meet the eligibility criteria
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Good conduct and regular attendance are essential
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A student in Group A failing for the first time receives one relaxation
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If a student fails a second time, they must bear the educational cost until promotion
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Renewal is permitted if an exam is missed due to illness, upon submission of a medical certificate verified by the institution's head
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Students promoted under carry-over rules also remain eligible
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Upon renewal, payment commences from the month following the last payment received.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Generate One Time Registration (OTR) Number
* Visit the National Scholarship Portal (nsp.gov.in) to generate your OTR number. **
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New Student Registration on PMS Online Portal: * Go to the official Bihar Post Matric Scholarship portal for BC/EBC students: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in. * Click on 'New Student Registration' (or similar for 2026-27 session) and create your profile using the OTR number and Aadhaar details. Verify with OTP. * The application window for the 2026-27 academic session is from July 15, 2026, to September 30, 2026.
- 3Log In and Fill the Application Form
* Use your registered user ID and password to log in to the portal. * Complete the application form by accurately providing personal, academic, course, and bank details. The course year will auto-select as per the academic session. **
- 4Upload Required Documents
* Upload scanned copies of all necessary documents in PDF format. Each file size should generally be within 150KB to 400KB. * Mandatory Documents Include: Aadhaar card, income certificate (issued on or after April 1, 2026, at R.O. level), caste certificate (at R.O. level, valid for current session and previous two academic sessions), residential certificate, 10th Class certificate, bonafide certificate from the institution, fee receipt of the current session, last mark sheet, and a passport-size photograph. Ensure all academic documents are dated between April 1, 2026, and March 31, 2027. **
- 5Check Aadhaar Seeding Status
* Confirm that your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). An application cannot be finalized without successful Aadhaar seeding. You can check the seeding status on the UIDAI bank mapper page. **
- 6Finalize and Submit Application
* Carefully review all entered details and uploaded documents. Once satisfied, click 'Submit' or 'Finalize' to complete your application. An unfinalized application will not be sent for verification. * Download and print the application acknowledgment slip for future reference. **
- 7Track Application Status
* Log in to the BC/EBC portal (pmsonline.bihar.gov.in) using your registered ID and password. * Navigate to the 'Application Status' or 'Application Movement' section. The status line will indicate which of the nine stages (Registration, Fill Application, Upload Documents, Aadhaar Seeding Status, Finalized, Institute Verify, District Verify, State Approval, Scholarship Payment) your application has reached. * Updates are also sent via SMS. However, regularly logging in to the portal is recommended in case an SMS is missed. * If your application is marked as 'defect' or 'reject', you will be given a maximum of three chances to make corrections by logging in and re-uploading correct documents.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What are the key eligibility criteria for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (BC/EBC) 2026-27?
To be eligible, an applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar and belong to either the Backward Class (BC) or Extremely Backward Class (EBC) category. The annual family income from all sources should not exceed INR 3,00,000. The student must have passed the 10th Class or higher and be pursuing a post-matriculation course at a government-recognized institution located within Bihar.
How is the scholarship amount disbursed to students?
The scholarship amount, which includes both tuition/compulsory fee reimbursement and the monthly maintenance allowance, is disbursed directly to the student's Aadhaar-seeded bank account through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). It is crucial to ensure that the bank account is active, in the student's name (or the student is the first beneficiary in a joint account), and correctly linked with Aadhaar.
What should I do if my application is rejected or marked as 'defect'?
If your application for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship is marked as 'defect' or 'reject', you will be provided with a maximum of three opportunities to correct the errors. You should log in to the PMS portal, identify the specific reason for the defect/rejection, and then update the application with the correct information or re-upload the valid documents as required within the stipulated timeframe.
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