Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship registration portal 2025: The Bihar Education Department has opened registration for the Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 from August 25, 2025. This scheme provides financial support to students from Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe, Backward Class, and Extremely Backward Class communities to continue higher studies after Class 10, and it is administered through the state PMS portal.
Applicants must register online and submit required documents before the last date on September 25, 2025. Separate portals are provided for SC/ST and BC/EBC candidates, and institutions play a key role in verifying applications before scholarships are approved and disbursed.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship 2025 |
| Registration start date | August 25, 2025 |
| Last date to apply | September 25, 2025 |
| Eligible groups | SC, ST, BC, EBC students of Bihar |
| Income limit | Family annual income up to Rs 3,00,000 |
| Who can apply | Students who have passed the previous qualifying exam and are enrolled in post-matric courses |
| How to apply | • For SC/ST: scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
| • For BC/EBC: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in | |
| Documents required | • Aadhaar card • Bihar residential certificate • Caste certificate • Income certificate for 2024-25 • Bonafide certificate and fee receipt from institution • Final examination passed certificate • Disability certificate if applicable |
| Institutional role | Colleges/institutions verify applications at instpmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
| Important notes | • Apply early to avoid last-minute issues • Ensure name and Aadhaar details match certificates • Maintain digital copies of all uploads |
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| Telegram Official Channel | Join Telegram Channel |
Who is eligible and what the income criteria mean
The Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship targets students from SC, ST, BC and EBC categories who are resident of Bihar and are enrolled in post-matric studies such as intermediate, diploma, undergraduate or higher courses. Applicants must have cleared the previous qualifying examination and belong to families whose annual income does not exceed Rs 3 lakh. Confirm category status with an official caste certificate issued by a competent authority in Bihar before applying.
Step-by-step: how to register and submit your application
- Choose the correct portal: SC/ST applicants should use the dedicated SC/ST portal and BC/EBC applicants should use the BC/EBC portal.
- Create an account or log in with your Aadhaar-linked details.
- Complete the registration form with accurate personal, academic and bank details.
- Upload scanned documents as per size and format requirements. Typical uploads include Aadhaar, caste certificate, income certificate (2024-25), bonafide certificate and fee receipt from your institution, and mark sheet of last exam passed.
- Review the application carefully and submit before the deadline.
- Save or print the confirmation and application ID for future tracking.
Institutions will receive submitted applications for verification. Make sure the bonafide certificate and fee receipt are correctly issued by your college to avoid verification delays.
Verification, sanction and disbursal: what students should expect next
After submission, colleges verify student details and forward approved applications to the department. Institutions are responsible for authenticating academic enrolment and documents. Once verified, the scholarship is recommended for sanction and funds are disbursed as per government timelines. Keep checking your application status on the portal and coordinate with the institution finance or scholarship cell for any follow-up.
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Mismatched names or Aadhaar details can block verification. Verify all spellings beforehand.
- Missing or unclear income certificates are frequent causes of rejection. Use the prescribed income format and obtain it from the competent authority.
- Late applications are not accepted after September 25, 2025. Apply early and retain receipts.
- Uploading wrong file formats or oversized files leads to failed uploads. Follow the portal instructions for file type and size strictly.
Where to find official help
Use the portal help sections and institution scholarship cells for guidance. For technical or login issues, consult the portal’s contact options. Institutions are accountable for document verification and are the first point of contact for status queries.
