Published: 19 Sep 2026 | Last Updated: 17 Oct 2026 | SarkariPharma.com
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The Education Department of Bihar has officially announced the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship PMS Online for the academic year 2026-2027. This welfare initiative aims to provide crucial financial assistance to eligible students belonging to Backward Classes, Extremely Backward Classes, Scheduled Castes, and Scheduled Tribes, ensuring they can seamlessly pursue their higher education without facing severe financial constraints.
This dedicated informational portal managed by the Sarkari Pharma Editorial Board covers comprehensive details regarding the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship application process. Readers can access verified updates concerning online registration procedures, mandatory document requirements, eligibility criteria, and step-by-step instructions to efficiently check their real-time application status directly through the official government portal.
Applicants must note that meeting the specified educational and category requirements is mandatory for successful approval. Candidates belonging to the BC, EBC, SC, and ST categories should carefully verify their institutional registration details, valid income certificates, caste documents, and bank account seeding status before initiating their final online submission on the portal.
Eligible students are strongly advised to review all guidelines thoroughly and complete their online applications well before the final deadline to avoid technical complications. Stay connected with official updates on Sarkari Pharma to track further notifications, correction windows, and disbursement schedules concerning the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026-2027 academic session.
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Bihar Post Matric Scholarship PMS Online 2026-27: BC, EBC, SC, ST Apply Online & Status
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Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) 2026-2027 (BC, EBC, SC, ST)
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20 September 2026 | 12:30 AM
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Education Department, Government of Bihar invites online applications on the PMS Online Portal (pmsonline.bih.nic.in) for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026-2027. Backward Class (BC), Extremely Backward Class (EBC), Scheduled Caste (SC), and Scheduled Tribe (ST) students pursuing Post-Matric courses including Intermediate, ITI, Polytechnic, D.Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, and Medical degrees can apply online.
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Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Amount 2026-27
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Annual Benefit |
| SC/ST Students (Pharmacy) |
Tuition fee reimbursement + ₹15,000 maintenance |
| BC/EBC Students (Pharmacy) |
Tuition fee reimbursement + ₹10,000 maintenance |
| Income Limit |
Family income ≤ ₹3,00,000 per annum |
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pmsonline.bihar.gov.in | scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in |
Application Window: 15 July 2026 – 30 Sep 2026 | OTR on NSP required before applying | Portal: pmsonline.bih.nic.in
EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, GOVERNMENT OF BIHAR
Bihar Post Matric Scholarship (PMS Online Portal) – BC, EBC, SC, ST Schemes
OFFICIAL PORTAL: PMSONLINE.BIH.NIC.IN | SARKARIPHARMA.COM — FREE INFO GUIDE
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Important Dates
- Online Application Begin : 15/07/2026 (BC, EBC, SC, ST)
- Last Date for Apply Online : 30/09/2026
- Hard Copy Submit to College : Within 10 Days of Submission
- Correction Window : October 2026
- Application Verification : By Institution / District Welfare Officer
- Scholarship Disbursal (DBT) : December 2026 – January 2027 (Direct Bank Transfer)
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Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS : Not Applicable (Reserved for BC, EBC, SC, ST)
- SC / ST / PwD : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
- All Female Candidates : Rs. 0/- (Nil)
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Fee Status: No Application Fee: Education Department Bihar charges zero fee for online PMS registration.
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Eligibility Criteria & Annual Family Income Limit
Permanent Resident of Bihar belonging to BC, EBC, SC, or ST categories, currently enrolled in post-matriculation courses (Intermediate, ITI, Polytechnic, D.Pharm, B.Pharm, B.Sc Nursing, Medical degrees) in recognized institutions inside or outside Bihar.
Annual Family Income Ceiling: Max Rs. 3,00,000/- per annum.
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Financial Benefits & Fee Reimbursement:
Compulsory Non-Refundable Course Fees (Maintenance Allowance + Tuition Fees up to Rs. 1,00,000/- per annum for technical and professional degree programs) credited directly via DBT.
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Mandatory Documents Checklist for Scholarship Approval
- Institutional Bonafide Certificate: Official certificate stamped and signed by the College Principal / Head of Institution confirming current enrollment.
- Annual Family Income Certificate: Current financial year income certificate issued by the competent revenue authority (Tehsildar / SDM).
- Previous Academic Marksheets: 10th, 12th, or preceding semester marksheet with minimum qualifying aggregate (e.g. 60%+ for merit schemes).
- College Fee Receipt: Official payment voucher for current academic year tuition and admission fees.
- Domicile / Residence Certificate: Valid residential certificate proving state / resident status.
- Category / Caste Certificate: Valid SC / ST / OBC / EWS certificate issued in the prescribed government format (if applicable).
- Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Passbook: Active savings bank account in the student’s name, mapped to NPCI for electronic transfer.
Critical Guidelines for Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) Disbursement
1. Aadhaar-Seeding & NPCI Mapper Status Mandatory:
Scholarship funds are disbursed exclusively via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) through the Public Financial Management System (PFMS). Candidates must ensure their bank account is active and linked with NPCI mapper. If NPCI status is inactive, scholarship payments automatically fail.
2. Single Government Scholarship Rule:
Statutory government rules strictly prohibit claiming dual financial assistance from two government sources (e.g. State Post-Matric and Central NSP). Eligible students can accept only one government scholarship per academic session.
3. Institute Nodal Officer (INO) Physical Verification:
After submitting the online application, students must submit printed copies of all certificates to their college scholarship nodal officer. Institutional approval on the portal is mandatory before the application proceeds to district/state scrutiny.
Commonly Asked Technical / Nodal Verification Questions
- Q1: What is NPCI Aadhaar Mapping and why is it mandatory for scholarship transfer?
Guidance: National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) maps an individual’s Aadhaar to a specific bank account so that government Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) funds can be transferred securely without needing IFSC codes.
- Q2: Can a student claim both State and Central Government scholarships simultaneously?
Guidance: Under government norms, a student can avail of only one major government scholarship for tuition fee reimbursement in an academic year, unless an additional scholarship is specifically for books or disability allowance.
- Q3: What should a student do if the scholarship application is rejected at the District / Nodal Officer level?
Guidance: Check the exact rejection remark on the student dashboard, update the required discrepancy during the official correction window, and resubmit verified documents to the institution nodal officer.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: Are D.Pharm and B.Pharm students eligible for Post-Matric & Dashmottar Scholarship?
Answer: Yes, students admitted in recognized PCI / AICTE / State Technical Board colleges are fully eligible for tuition fee reimbursement and maintenance allowances.
Q2: How to apply for Renewal in the 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year of college?
Answer: You do not need to register fresh. Simply log in with your previous year Registration ID, update your new marksheet and current fee receipt, and submit the renewal application.
Q3: Is an Aadhaar-linked mobile number mandatory for scholarship registration?
Answer: Yes, OTP-based Aadhaar e-KYC is 100% compulsory across all Central and State government portals.
Mandatory Documents Checklist for Scholarship Application
- Aadhaar Card: Must be actively linked/seeded with your bank account via NPCI mapper for DBT credit.
- Income Certificate: Current financial year certificate issued by Tehsildar/Revenue Officer within eligible limits.
- Domicile & Caste Certificate: State domicile proof and valid SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate with online verification slip.
- Academic Records: Class 10th, 12th, and previous semester D.Pharm / B.Pharm marksheets.
- Current Year Fee Receipt: Official non-refundable fee slip issued by your pharmacy college/institution.
- Bonafide Student Certificate: Signed and stamped by the Principal / Dean of the institution.
