Government of Bihar invites online application for Post Matric Scholarship for academic year 2022-23. Those students who belong to BC & EBC category and SC & ST category, can apply online through PMS Online official portal – www.pmsonline.bih.nic.in.
The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship is a government scholarship scheme for students belonging to the Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (BC & EBC) in Bihar. The objective of this scheme is to provide financial assistance to students from these communities who are studying at the post-Matric level.
We have shared the complete details about Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS Online) in this article such as Apply Date, Eligibility, Last Date, Scholarship Online Apply Process and Link, Scholarship Amount, Official Website and more. Eligible candidates can apply online on the PMS portal and its Mobile App. So read the complete details before apply online.
Important Note : Those students who receive other scholarships or financial assistance from the government or any other source may not be eligible for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship.
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Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022-23: Overview
| Scholarship Name | Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) |
| Department Name | Education Department Govt. of Bihar |
| Scheme Name | Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) |
| State | Bihar |
| Academic Year | 2022-23 |
| Eligible Students | SC/ST & BC & EBC Category |
| SC/ST Scholarship Status | Apply Last Date 28 February 2023 |
| BC & EBC Scholarship Status | Updated Soon |
| PMSonline Scholarship Link | www.pmsonline.bih.nic.in |
| Homepage | Click Here |
| For More Help | Join WhatsApp Group |
Latest News: Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Online registration last date has been extended up to 28 February 2023 for SC & ST Students only. The online scholarship apply link has given below in the important link section.
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Important Dates
For SC/ST Students
- Application Start Date : 05 November 2022
- Application Last Date: 28 February 2023 (Date Extend)
For BC & EBC Students
- Application Start Date : Coming Soon
- Application Last Date: Coming Soon
Application Fee
- There is no any application fee required for Post Matric Scholarship application form.
Eligibility Criteria for Post Matric Scholarship Bihar
The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship is a government-funded program that provides financial assistance to students who are pursuing higher education at the post-secondary level. To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Domicile: The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- Course: The applicant must be enrolled in a post-secondary course in a recognized institution in India.
- Education: The applicant must have passed the previous qualifying examination with a minimum of 50% marks.
- Income: The annual income of the applicant’s family must not exceed INR 2.5 lakhs for BC/EBC students and INR 1.5 lakhs for SC/ST students.
- Age: The applicant must be between 17 and 25 years of age at the time of application.
- Previous Scholarship: The applicant should not have received any other scholarship for the same course from any other source.
Important Links – pmsonline.bih.nic.in
Bihar Scholarship Help Desk
- Mobile Number:- +91-9534547098, +91-8862998668, +91-9999597490, +91-9709951912
- Email Id:- postmatricbiharhelp@gmail.com
What is Bihar Post Matric Scholarship?
The State has instituted a program to offer scholarships to exceptional students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Backward Classes (BC), and Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) studying in post-matric classes both within and outside the State. The program involves the implementation of the Post Matric Scholarship Online Scheme under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme, which is supported by committed expenditures and establishments. This scheme awards scholarships to students enrolled in recognized colleges, universities, and institutes, and is funded by both the State and Central Governments.
Necessary Document List
Following document valid for 2022-23 are mandatory for applying for Post Matric Scholarship Online application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Residential Certificate of Bihar
- Caste Certificate Issued by Competent authority of Govt. of Bihar
- Income Certificate
- Fee Receipt from Institution
- Bonafide Certificate
- Last Exam Passing Certificate [In Case of First Year Last Degree certificate and in case of consecutive years (2nd, 3rd, 4th years etc. Last Degree Passing certificate and course exam passing Marksheet)]
Scholarship Amount for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship
Post Matric Scholarship for SC Students
- Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 per month (for hostellers) and INR 550 per month (for day scholars) for 10 months
- An additional allowance of up to INR 240 per month for students with disabilities
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
- Study tour charges of up to INR 1600 per annum
- Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1600 for research scholars
ST Post Matric Scholarship
- Maintenance allowance of up to INR 1200 per month (for hostellers) and INR 550 per month (for day scholars) for 10 months
- An additional allowance of up to INR 240 per month for students with disabilities
- Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees
- Study tour charges of up to INR 1600 per annum
- Thesis typing and printing charges of up to INR 1600 for research scholars
BC/EBC Post Matric Scholarship
- Variable financial assistance
Online Application Steps For Bihar Post Matric Scholarship
- Student Registration
- Personal & Bank Details
- Apply For Scholarship
- Upload Document & Photo
- Finalized
Important Instructions to Apply Online For Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2023 at pmsonline.bih.nic.in
- This Post Matric Scholarship portal is only open for BC, EBC SC and ST students resident of Bihar State.
- This portal is currently open only for Academic year 2022-23.
- Students eligible as per advertisement of Post Matric Scholarship of Education Department, Govt. of Bihar need to apply.
- A student will get scholarship only once for each academic year.
- A student only need to apply only once for one academic year otherwise his/her application will be rejected.
- Before apply check the name of your institution in registered list of institutions.
- Institution need to register first on the portal before you can apply. The institution will be provisionally approved for enabling the student to apply. Only after physical verification by a duly constituted committee of Govt. of Bihar payment will be released.
- Ensure that student bank account is active and is in the name of student only.
- Student applications for Post Matric Scholarship will be verified both by institution authorities and duly constituted committee of Govt. of Bihar.
- 10.Students can register to the portal by providing details such as Name, Aadhaar Number, Date of Birth, Mobile Number and email etc.
- User ID and Password after successful registration will be sent to registered mobile number.
- Do not share User ID and PASSWORD with any other person.
- After obtaining User ID and PASSWORD login to the portal and complete the form and finally submit the form.
- Following documents valid for 2022 are mandatory for applying for Post Matric Scholarship application : Mentioned Above.
- After completion of the form finally submit the application form on portal and print a copy of the application form for future reference. No Change is permissible after final submission of the form.
- The student application will be duly verified by the concerned institution and it also be physically verified from institution records by a duly constituted committee of Govt. of Bihar. Only after due process laid down by Govt. of Bihar Post Matric Scholarship will be released to the Bank Account of Student through DBT [PFMS].
- Student Annual family Income from all sources should not exceed as per following:
- SC – 1, 00,000 (One Lakh)
- ST – 1, 00,000 (One Lakh)
- BC – 2, 50,000 (Two Lakh fifty thousand)
- EBC – 2, 50,000 (Two Lakh fifty thousand)
FAQs : Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Online 2023
Q.1. What is full form of PMS?
Ans:- PMS stands for Post Matric Scholarship.
Q.2. When will Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022-23 application start?
Ans:- Post Matric Scholarship application form will be started from 05 Nov 2022.
Q.3. What is Bihar Post Matric Scholarship application last date?
Ans:- Last date for submission of online application is 28 February 2023.
Q.4. Who can apply for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship?
Ans:- Applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar state and who are studying in post matric classes.
Q.5. What is Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022 website link?
Ans:- Applicants can apply online at PMS portal http://www.pmsonline.bih.nic.in/.
Q.6. What is Bihar Post Matric Scholarship helpline Number?
Ans:- Mobile Number:- +91-9534547098, +91-8862998668, +91-9999597490, +91-9709951912