Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students
Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar · Bihar
| Scheme Name | Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for ST Students |
| Provided By | Scheduled Castes & Scheduled Tribes Welfare Department, Government of Bihar |
| Eligibility Summary | Class 11-12, Graduation, Engineering (< ₹8L Income) |
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About the Program
Detailed guide to the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for ST students. Learn about income limits, required documents, and online registration.
Benefits & Financial Support
₹40k+
Covers 100% compulsory tuition fees in government/aided colleges and provides maintenance allowances up to ₹1,200 per month for ST students.
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Tuition fee reimbursement as per government approved structures.
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Monthly maintenance allowance of ₹250 to ₹1,200 (DBT).
Note: Requires digital ST caste certificate.
Eligibility Criteria & Income Limit
| Education Level | Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Diploma, ITI |
| Course / Stream | All Streams |
| Minimum Marks | 33% |
| Income Limit | Up to ₹2.5 Lakh/year |
| Category / Caste | ST |
| Domicile State | Bihar |
Mandatory Documents Checklist
- ✓* Caste Certificate (Digital ST)
- ✓* Tahsildar Income Certificate (< ₹2.5 Lakhs)
- ✓* College Bonafide and Fee Receipt
- ✓* Aadhaar Card & Aadhaar-seeded Bank Passbook
- ✓* Marksheets
Selection Process
Based on ST community status, Bihar residency, and family income limit <= ₹2.5 Lakhs per annum.
Renewal Policy
Required each academic year through the PMS portal, uploading college promotion certificate.
How to Apply Online
Applications are submitted online via Online. Complete eKYC, upload scanned documents, and submit before the closing date.
- 1Access Portal
Open the Bihar PMS portal at [pmsonline.bih.nic.in](https://pmsonline.bih.nic.in).
- 2Register Profile
Complete student registration using Aadhaar verification.
- 3Institutional verification
Select your college and course. Verify that your college is registered on the portal.
- 4Attach Certificates
Upload scanned copies of ST Caste, Income (< ₹2.5 Lakhs), and fee bonafide.
- 5Final Submit
Finalize the application and print the slip.
Common Questions (FAQs)
What is the family income limit for ST students?
The annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakhs.
Can ST students pursuing courses outside Bihar apply?
Yes, ST students pursuing courses in recognized institutions outside Bihar can apply under specific guidelines.
Is this scholarship paid via DBT?
Yes, both maintenance allowance and tuition fees are credited to the student's active Aadhaar-linked bank account.
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