What this scheme offers
Rather than running Pre-Matric and Post-Matric scholarships as entirely separate systems, Bihar's SC-ST and BC-EBC welfare departments jointly operate one portal covering both stages of a student's education — from Class 1 through post-graduation. The Pre-Matric track (Class 1–10) supports younger students still in school, while Post-Matric (Class 11 onward) covers tuition and other compulsory fees plus a monthly maintenance allowance, with hostellers receiving more than day scholars to reflect their higher living costs.
Who is eligible
- Belongs to SC, ST, BC (Backward Class), or EBC (Extremely Backward Class) category.
- Bihar domicile.
- Enrolled in a recognised school (Pre-Matric) or higher-education institution (Post-Matric).
- Family income within the limit prescribed for the category — commonly cited around ₹2.5 lakh (SC/ST) and ₹1.5–3 lakh (BC/EBC), though thresholds are revised periodically, so confirm the current limit on the portal.
Documents required
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/BC/EBC)
- Aadhaar card
- Previous year's marksheet
- Income certificate
- Bonafide/admission certificate from the institution
- Bank account details (Aadhaar-linked)
How to apply
- SC and ST students apply at scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in; BC and EBC students apply at pmsonline.bihar.gov.in — the two categories use separate portals.
- Register with your Aadhaar and fill in personal, academic, income and bank details.
- Upload the required documents including your caste and income certificates.
- Your institution verifies your enrollment and fee details on the portal.
- Once approved, tuition fees are paid to the institution directly, and the monthly maintenance allowance is credited to your own bank account via DBT.