This page explains the process and links to official sources as of July 2026. Result dates, vacancy numbers, and deadlines change — always confirm final details on the official government portal linked below before taking action.

The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) Scheme 2026-27 is open for applications from 15 July 2026 to 15 September 2026. It supports SC, ST, BC, and EBC students studying beyond 10th class, and there is no application fee.

Official portals: scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in for SC/ST students, and pmsonline.bihar.gov.in for BC/EBC students. Use the portal matching your category — applying on the wrong one is a common mistake.

Eligibility

  • Permanent resident of Bihar (this includes all Kosi division districts: Saharsa, Madhepura, Supaul).
  • Belongs to SC, ST, BC, or EBC category.
  • Annual family income does not exceed ₹3,00,000.
  • Currently enrolled in a post-matric course (class 11 onward, including diploma, undergraduate, and postgraduate programs).

Application process

  1. Registration — create an account on the portal matching your category.
  2. Fill Application — enter personal, academic, and bank details.
  3. Upload Documents — category certificate, income certificate, marksheets, and Aadhaar.
  4. Aadhaar Seeding Status — confirm your bank account is Aadhaar-linked, since scholarship disbursement goes through Direct Benefit Transfer.
  5. Institute Verification — your college/school verifies your application.
  6. District Verification — the district welfare office reviews it.
  7. State Approval — final approval before payment.
Kosi division tip: if you're studying at a college in Saharsa, Madhepura, or Supaul, ask your institute's scholarship nodal officer for the exact document checklist — some colleges request specific formats for income certificates issued by the local Circle Officer.

Common reasons applications get rejected

Mismatched name spelling across Aadhaar and marksheet, an income certificate older than the current financial year, and unlinked Aadhaar-bank accounts are the most frequent rejection reasons. Fix these before you start the online form — corrections after submission are harder to make within the verification workflow.

The bottom line

Apply as early as possible within the July 15 – September 15 window rather than close to the deadline — server load on the portal increases sharply in the final days, and document verification takes time on the institute and district end.