Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2025: Apply for EBC & OBC StudentsScheme StatusScheme Status

The Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme – Bihar is a financial assistance program aimed at supporting students belonging to Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC). This scheme helps cover educational expenses for post-secondary courses, ensuring that students from economically weaker backgrounds can pursue higher education without financial barriers.


Benefits of the Scheme

  • Scholarship and maintenance allowance as per the Government of India’s prescribed criteria.
  • Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) of the scholarship amount to the student’s bank account.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. The applicant must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
  2. The applicant must belong to the Backward Class (BC) or Extremely Backward Class (EBC) as per the Bihar Government’s official caste list.
  3. The applicant must be pursuing post-matriculation courses (after passing Matric/Entry Examination).
  4. Annual family income limit:
    • Extremely Backward Classes (EBC): ₹2,50,000/-
    • Other Backward Classes (OBC): ₹3,00,000/-
  5. Scholarship is awarded to only two sons per family. However, this rule does not apply to daughters.

Exclusions

  • Students cannot apply for the scholarship for an equivalent-level course (e.g., after passing I.S.C., enrolling in I.A.; after passing B.A., enrolling in B.Com.).
  • Students enrolled in another state are not eligible for this scheme.

Application Process

Online Application

Registration:

  1. Visit the official Post-Matric Scholarship Portal.
  2. Click on “New Students Registration”.
  3. Verify Aadhaar details and mobile number.

Login & Form Submission:

  1. Visit the official portal and click on “Login For Already Registered Students”.
  2. Log in using the required credentials.
  3. Enter personal details, mobile verification, bank account details, and educational details (institute, course, etc.).
  4. Verify all details carefully and submit the application.
  5. Download and print the submitted application for future reference.

Application Tracking:
Applicants can track their application status online through the official portal.

Helpdesk:


Documents Required

  • Aadhaar Card (Identity Proof)
  • Caste Certificate
  • Domicile Certificate (Proof of Bihar Residency)
  • Income Certificate
  • Bank Account Details (Bank Passbook Copy)
  • Admission Letter & Fee Receipt from the educational institution
  • Bonafide Certificate
  • Last Exam Passing Marksheet
  • Passport-size Photograph
  • Other documents (if required)

 Note:

  • Each document should be less than 400KB and scanned in Black & White format.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: What is the objective of the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme – Bihar?
A: To provide financial support to EBC and OBC students for higher education, ensuring they can continue their studies without financial constraints.

Q: Who is eligible for this scheme?
A: Students from Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC) who are permanent residents of Bihar and enrolled in post-matriculation courses.

Q: What is the income limit for families under this scheme?
A:

  • EBC: ₹2,50,000/-
  • OBC: ₹3,00,000/-

Q: Are female students subject to the two-sons rule for scholarship eligibility?
A: No, the rule does not apply to daughters. There is no restriction on the number of daughters receiving the scholarship.

Q: Can students receive scholarships for equivalent courses after completing one level?
A: No. Students cannot apply for a scholarship for an equivalent-level course (e.g., B.A. after B.Com.).

Q: How can students apply for this scheme?
A: Through the official Post-Matric Scholarship Portal. Students need to register, fill in the application, submit documents, and verify details before final submission.

Q: What is the maximum number of scholarships allowed per family?
A: The scholarship is available only for two sons per family, but daughters have no such restriction.

Q: Can students apply for this scholarship if their caste is not listed under the Backward Class or Extremely Backward Class categories?
A: No, students must belong to EBC or OBC categories as per the official Bihar Government caste list.

Q: Is the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme available for students from other states?
A: No, only permanent residents of Bihar are eligible.

Q: What courses are covered under the Post-Matric Scholarship Scheme?
A: All post-matriculation (higher secondary and above) courses in recognized institutions are covered under this scheme.

Q: Is the scholarship transferred directly to the student’s account?
A: Yes, the scholarship is disbursed via Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) into the student’s bank account.

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