Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students

Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST) Students gives financial support to SC and ST students of Bihar studying in courses after matriculation. The Education Department of Bihar has invited online applications for the 2026-27 academic session, and the online application window is open from 15 July 2026 to 15 September 2026.

Under this scheme, students get help with tuition fees and a maintenance allowance, so families do not have to carry the full cost of higher studies. The application is free and fully online, and the scholarship amount goes directly to the Aadhaar-linked bank account of the student.

Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST Students in Bihar

This scheme helps SC and ST students of Bihar who are studying in government or recognised private institutions located inside the state, from Class 11 onwards up to higher and professional courses. Both the state government and the central government share the cost of the scheme, and the SC and ST Welfare Department supports the eligible students.

Students can apply only through the dedicated Bihar Post Matric Scholarship portals. SC and ST students use the SC-ST portal, while BC and EBC students use the BC-EBC portal. Colleges register on the separate institute portal and add their courses, and students can apply only for the courses added by their own institution.

Key Information

Application Process 2026-27

Online applications for the 2026-27 session are being accepted from 15 July 2026 to 15 September 2026. SC and ST students must apply through the SC-ST portal, BC and EBC students through the BC-EBC portal, and institutions register their courses on the institute portal from 14 July 2026 to 25 August 2026.

STEP 1 - Open the official SC-ST portal at Bihar Post Matric Scholarship SC-ST Portal and select the academic year 2026-27.

STEP 2 - Click on New Registration or Create Profile and verify Aadhaar details along with the mobile number. Set a password and keep the registration ID safe.

STEP 3 - Log in with the registered credentials and fill in personal details, academic information and bank account details carefully.

STEP 4 - Upload the required documents such as income certificate, caste certificate, marksheet, bonafide and fee receipt.

STEP 5 - Check the Aadhaar-bank seeding status, finalize the form and download a print copy of the application for records.

Documents Required

Keep the following documents ready before starting the application. According to the official portal notice, only the income certificate and caste certificate are required for applying, but other documents are checked during verification.

1. Aadhaar card with the bank account seeded for DBT payment.
2. Income certificate issued on or after 1 April 2026.
3. Caste certificate valid from the last two academic sessions.
4. Matriculation or last qualifying examination marksheet.
5. Bonafide certificate and current year fee receipt from the institution.
6. Passport-size photograph and Aadhaar-seeded bank account details.

Benefits

Selected students receive the scholarship amount covering non-refundable tuition and compulsory fees along with a maintenance allowance. The payment amount follows the norms fixed by the state and central governments for SC and ST students.

The scholarship money is sent through DBT to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the student after successful verification of the uploaded income and caste certificates. If a document is found wrong, the student can log in and update the correct document number and file.

Eligibility

Any student who meets the following conditions can apply for the scholarship:

1. Applicant should be a permanent resident of Bihar.
2. The caste should be recognised under the official list of Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes for Bihar.
3. The student should be studying in a post-matric course in a government or recognised private institution inside Bihar.
4. Family total annual income should not exceed ₹3,00,000.

Exclusions

The scholarship is meant for progress to new levels of learning. A student who has already completed a level cannot claim the scholarship for an equivalent course again. If a student is already getting another scholarship for the same course in the same academic session, the Post-Matric Scholarship application will be rejected.

Applications with defects get a maximum of three chances to correct the mistakes, and corrections must be finalized within 15 days. If the error is not fixed within the given time, the application is rejected. Students receive SMS updates about the application status and should also check the portal regularly.

For other schemes of the state, see the Bihar Government Schemes List.

References

Official SC-ST Post Matric Scholarship Portal

Official BC-EBC Post Matric Scholarship Portal

Institute Registration Portal

Apply Online for 2026-27 Session

FAQ's

Is Post-Matric Scholarship for SC and ST students open in 2026?

Yes. The Bihar Education Department has opened the online application window from 15 July 2026 to 15 September 2026 for the 2026-27 session.

Which portal should SC and ST students use?

SC and ST students apply on the SC-ST portal at scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in. BC and EBC students use the BC-EBC portal at pmsonline.bihar.gov.in.

What is the income limit for the scheme?

The total annual income of the family should not exceed ₹3,00,000.

Is Aadhaar-bank seeding required?

Yes. The application can be finalized only after Aadhaar is seeded with the bank account, because the scholarship is paid through DBT.