State Government State Domicile: Bihar Officially Verified Scheme
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Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme (PMS Bihar)

Short Title: Bihar PMS
Administered by: Social Welfare Department, Bihar • Government of Bihar
Financial Support: Full Tuition Fee + ₹5,000 to ₹18,000 Annual Maintenance Allowance
Academic Level: Undergraduate
Family Income Ceiling: ≤ ₹300000 / Year
Current Cycle Deadline: 30-Nov-2026

Scheme Overview & Objective

Streamlined direct benefit transfer scholarship system dedicated to preventing dropouts and funding higher education for Bihar students.

Who Can Apply? (Detailed Eligibility Matrix)

Target Education Level Undergraduate
Minimum Qualification Passed Class 10/12 enrolled in post-matric recognized degree or diploma
Academic Disciplines / Streams All Streams
Family Income Limit Gross annual family income must not exceed ₹300000 from all sources.
Gender Eligibility Open to All Genders (Male, Female, Transgender)
Social Reservation Category SC, ST, OBC, EBC
Domicile / Residence Bihar
Statutory Rule: Full-time regular attendance is compulsory. Students enrolled in private/distance correspondence degrees are generally ineligible unless explicitly stated in guidelines.

Financial Benefits & Allowances

Full Tuition Fee + ₹5,000 to ₹18,000 Annual Maintenance Allowance
Comprehensive financial grant directly deposited into the student’s bank account.
Disbursement Mode: Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) directly into the beneficiary's Aadhaar-seeded active savings bank account via PFMS.

Mandatory Document Preparation Checklist

Ensure the following documents are in clear PDF / JPG format (under 500 KB each) with valid digital signatures prior to beginning application:

Income Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Domicile Certificate
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Previous Class Marksheet
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
College Bonafide / Admission Receipt
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
Aadhaar Card
Issued by Competent Statutory Authority / Educational Institute
Required
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Common Application Mistakes to Avoid

Over 35% of scholarship rejections in India occur due to preventable documentation flaws:

  • ▪ Mismatch between student name on Aadhaar and Class 10 Certificate.
  • ▪ Submitting an expired Family Income Certificate.
  • ▪ Delaying institute-level nodal officer verification after online submission.
  • ▪ Entering an incorrect IFSC code or an inactive bank account.
Active Application Cycle
Academic Year: 2026-27
Application Opens: 01-Jul-2026
Last Date to Apply: 30-Nov-2026
MPath Trust & Security Notice

• Government scholarships never charge any application fee.
• MPath never asks for passwords, OTPs, or bank PINs.
• Submissions occur through authorized official portals (NSP, State Portals).

Source: Government of Bihar - PMSonline • Verified on: 04-Oct-2026
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