Latest update (17 October 2026): The 2026-27 student application window ran from 15 July 2026. The deadline was first reported as 15 September and later extended to 30 September 2026. We found no further extension in the sources we checked, and one report said the portals still showed 30 September on 5 October. A few listing sites show 31 October for BC/EBC, but we could not confirm it. Open your portal and check the current status before you assume the form is closed. The payment date and scholarship amount for 2026-27 are not confirmed.
The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27 is for SC, ST, BC and EBC students of Bihar studying after Class 10. The main application window has closed as per the latest reports. If you applied, check your status. If you did not, check the portal at once and read the tips below.
Important Dates
| Event | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Student application starts | 15 July 2026 | Confirmed |
| Original last date | 15 September 2026 | Confirmed (later extended) |
| Extended last date | 30 September 2026 | Confirmed (as reported) |
| Institute registration | Ended 25 August 2026, reported as extended to 30 September | Check portal |
| Any later extension | None found. Some sites say 31 October | Unconfirmed. Check portal |
| Institute verification | Check portal | Tentative |
| Payment | Not announced | Tentative |
| Next cycle (2027-28) | Around July to September 2027 | Expected, based on this year's cycle |
Eligibility
- You must be a permanent resident of Bihar.
- You must belong to the SC, ST, BC or EBC category.
- You must be studying a post-matric course in an institute registered on the portal.
- Reported courses include Class 11 and 12, diploma, graduation, post-graduation and PhD.
- Reported family income limit is Rs 3 lakh a year. Check the official notice for the exact limit by category.
Rules and course lists can differ for SC/ST and BC/EBC. Check the official guidelines on your portal.
How to Apply
- Check that your college or school is registered on the PMS portal.
- Open the correct portal: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in for BC/EBC, scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in for SC/ST.
- Register with your details and create a login.
- Fill in your personal, family income, course and bank details.
- Upload your documents and photo.
- Check the form and submit it.
- Download and save the final printout and the application number.
- Submit the hard copy or ask your institute to verify, if the portal asks you to.
Link your bank account with Aadhaar. One report says the application cannot be finalised without an Aadhaar-seeded account. Check this on the portal.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar card
- Bank passbook (Aadhaar-seeded account)
- Caste certificate
- Income certificate
- Bihar domicile (residence) certificate
- Bonafide or admission proof from your institute
- Last exam marksheet
- Fee receipt
- Passport-size photo and signature
One source says certificate dates should fall between 1 April 2026 and 31 March 2027. Confirm this rule on the portal.
Scholarship Amount
The amount depends on your course and category. We could not confirm the 2026-27 amounts from the official site. Check the official notification for your course.
After You Apply: Verification and Payment
- Your institute verifies your form on its login.
- The department checks and approves it.
- Money goes to your bank account by DBT.
- Check your status on the same portal with your application number.
- If your form is rejected, read the reason and ask your institute how to fix it.
The portal has not published a payment date for 2026-27 in the sources we checked.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Applying on the wrong portal for your category.
- Using a bank account that is not linked with Aadhaar.
- Uploading an old or unclear certificate.
- Entering income that does not match the certificate.
- Not telling the institute to verify the form.
- Losing the application number.
Tips for Students
- Collect your documents before the next window opens.
- Apply in the first week of the window, not at the end.
- Keep copies of the printout and the receipt.
- Check your status every two weeks.
- Stay in touch with your institute's scholarship desk.
FAQs
1. What is the last date for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27? The extended date was 30 September 2026. We found no later extension. Check the portal.
2. Is there an application fee? No fee is reported.
3. Who can apply? SC, ST, BC and EBC students of Bihar who study a post-matric course.
4. Which portal should I use? BC/EBC students use pmsonline.bihar.gov.in. SC/ST students use scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in.
5. Is Aadhaar needed? An Aadhaar-seeded bank account is reported as needed for payment. Check the portal.
6. When will I get the money? No payment date is announced. It comes after verification and approval.
7. How do I check my status? Log in to your category portal with your application number.
8. What if my application is rejected? Read the reason on the portal and correct the issue with your institute's help.
9. Can I apply if I study outside Bihar? Reports say students studying outside the state can apply. Check the official rules for your course.
10. When will the next window open? Expected around July 2027, based on this year's dates. This is not official.
Official Links
- BC/EBC portal: pmsonline.bihar.gov.in
- SC/ST portal: scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in
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- Bihar Student Credit Card Scheme
- Bihar Class 11 Admission (OFSS)
- Bihar Board Exam 2027
- Bihar Kanya Utthan Yojana
Final Words
This scholarship can cover a large part of your study costs. If you applied, track your status. If you missed it, check the portal today and prepare for the next window.
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Disclaimer
Brinto.in is an independent website. It is not affiliated with the Bihar Education Department, any board or any government body. Details can change. Always check the official portal before you act.
Last updated: 17 October 2026. Sources: official PMS portals (pmsonline.bihar.gov.in, scstpmsonline.bihar.gov.in). Cross-checked with news and scholarship websites.
