The Government of Bihar has officially launched the Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Yojana for 2025-26, offering financial aid to SC, ST, and OBC students pursuing education beyond Class 10. This initiative aims to promote higher education among economically weaker students, reduce dropouts, and ensure financial stability during college or university studies.
In this blog, we will cover everything you need to know about the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Yojana 2025-26 — including eligibility criteria, benefits, documents required, and a step-by-step guide to applying online.
🎯 What is the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship?
The Post Matric Scholarship Yojana is a state-run financial assistance scheme by the Bihar government. It is meant for students belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), and Other Backward Classes (OBC) who are pursuing education after Class 10, whether in schools, colleges, universities, ITIs, polytechnics, or any professional institutions.
The main objectives of this scheme are:
- To reduce financial burdens on economically backward families
- To ensure that no eligible student drops out due to lack of money
- To encourage skill development, vocational training, and academic excellence
📚 Courses Covered Under the Scheme
Students enrolled in the following courses can apply:
- Class 11 & 12 (Intermediate)
- ITI, Polytechnic, Diploma
- Undergraduate (UG) courses like BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, etc.
- Postgraduate (PG) courses like MA, MSc, MBA, MCom, etc.
- Professional/technical programs (Engineering, Medicine, Law, Management, etc.)
💰 Scholarship Benefits
The scholarship amount varies based on course type and caste category. However, typical benefits include:
- Reimbursement of tuition fees
- Hostel and mess fees (if staying in a hostel)
- Maintenance allowance for day scholars and hostellers
- Book and stationery grants
Estimated yearly scholarship ranges from ₹5,000 to ₹20,000+, depending on course and institution.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26, the student must:
- Be a permanent resident of Bihar
- Belong to SC, ST, or OBC category
- Be studying in a recognized institution in India
- Have passed Class 10 (Matric) from a recognized board
- Have a family annual income not exceeding:
- ₹2.5 lakh for SC/ST students
- ₹1.5 lakh for OBC students
- Not be availing of any other scholarship or financial aid from central/state governments
🧾 Documents Required
Make sure you have the following documents scanned and ready before starting the online application:
- Aadhaar Card
- Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC)
- Income Certificate (issued by competent authority)
- Domicile Certificate (Bihar residence proof)
- Educational Certificates (Class 10, 12, etc.)
- Current year’s Admission proof (ID card/fee receipt)
- Bonafide Certificate from Institution
- Bank Account Passbook (student’s account)
- Passport-size Photograph
- Valid mobile number and email ID
🌐 How to Apply for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2025-26?
The application process is entirely online through the official scholarship portal launched by the Bihar government.
Step-by-Step Application Guide:
- Visit the official scholarship portal (check the official PMS portal for your category)
- Click on “Student Registration” under your respective category (SC/ST/OBC)
- Enter details like name, Aadhaar number, mobile, and email to create your profile
- Login using your registration credentials
- Fill in the application form:
- Personal details
- Educational background
- Caste and income details
- Bank account info
- Upload scanned documents (as per list above)
- Review the form and click Submit
- Take a printout of the application for future reference
🕐 Deadline Alert: Applications for 2025-26 are expected to remain open until September/October 2025. Apply as early as possible to avoid last-minute issues.
🧾 How is the Scholarship Amount Disbursed?
Once the application is verified and approved:
- The scholarship amount is directly credited to the student’s bank account via DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer)
- You can track the payment status using your application ID on the portal
📢 Key Highlights of the Scheme
- Over 20 lakh+ students have benefited so far in Bihar
- Supports students across more than 300 recognized courses
- Covers both government and private institutions
- Promotes education equity among backward and marginalized communities
- Aims to build a stronger and more educated youth workforce
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering wrong Aadhaar or bank details
- Uploading blurry or incorrect documents
- Failing to verify email/OTP
- Missing the application deadline
- Not checking the portal notifications for updates
🧑🏫 Grievance and Helpline Support
If you face issues during the application process, you can:
- Contact your college/university nodal officer
- Visit your District Welfare Office (DWO)
- Use the student grievance form on the scholarship portal
- Call the helpline numbers available on the portal
📌 Important Tips
- Only one application per academic year is allowed
- Make sure your bank account is Aadhaar-seeded
- Double-check your caste and income certificates for accuracy
- Keep a copy of all receipts and application ID safely
🏁 Conclusion
The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Yojana 2025-26 is a life-changing opportunity for thousands of students who dream of higher education but face financial barriers. With easy online application and direct bank transfers, the government has made it simpler and more transparent than ever before.
If you belong to a SC/ST/OBC family and are studying after Class 10, don’t miss this chance. Apply now, fulfill your academic ambitions, and become part of Bihar’s growing educated youth.