Summary: Bihar’s Education Department has opened BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship applications for the 2026-27 academic session. Eligible students can register and complete the online application from July 15 to September 15, 2026 through the official Bihar PMS portal.
Published: July 17, 2026
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Important deadline: September 15, 2026
Bihar BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27: key highlights
- New registration for the 2026-27 academic session is open.
- The student application window runs from July 15 to September 15, 2026.
- The current notice covers Bihar students applying under the BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship.
- The official portal says applications are open for students studying in all types of eligible courses.
- A student can apply only for a course that the institution has added to the Bihar PMS system.
- Applicants must submit the application hard copy to their institution after completing the online process.
Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Student registration and application start | July 15, 2026 |
| Institution registration period | July 14 to August 25, 2026 |
| Last date for BC/EBC student applications | September 15, 2026 |
Students should not wait for the final day. Their institution must be registered and the correct course must be available in the system before the application can be completed.
Who is affected?
This update is for students residing in Bihar who belong to the Backward Class or Extremely Backward Class category and are studying an eligible post-matric course during the 2026-27 academic session.
The portal does not make every student automatically eligible. Category, income, course, institution and document requirements still apply. Students should use the live checklist and instructions shown on the official Bihar BC/EBC PMS portal.
Required student action
- Confirm that your institution and course are available for the 2026-27 session.
- Register on the official BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship portal.
- Enter personal, academic, category, income, institution and bank details carefully.
- Upload every required document in a clear and readable form.
- Review and finalize the online application before September 15, 2026.
- Print the completed form and submit the required hard copy to your institution.
- Continue checking SMS, email and the PMS portal for verification, defects or correction requests.
Documents to prepare
- Aadhaar card
- Income certificate
- BC or EBC caste certificate
- Class 10 certificate
- Bonafide certificate
- Current fee receipt
- Last examination marksheet
- Recent photograph
- Applicant’s Aadhaar-seeded bank account details
The official portal warns that scholarship payment depends on successful verification of the caste and income certificates. It also instructs students to keep Aadhaar seeded with the correct bank account for DBT; otherwise, the scholarship amount may not be credited.
How to apply for Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27
- Open the official Bihar BC/EBC PMS portal.
- Select New Registration 2026-27.
- Read the instructions and complete student registration with accurate Aadhaar and contact details.
- Log in for the 2026-27 academic year and fill the application form.
- Select the registered institution and eligible course.
- Upload the certificates, marksheet, fee receipt, photograph and bank details requested on screen.
- Check every entry, finalize the application and download the completed form.
- Submit the hard copy to the institution and keep an acknowledgement if provided.
- Track the application status and correct any document or Aadhaar issue shown by the portal.
What happens if the deadline is missed?
The official invitation asks eligible students to apply within the stated window. Students who do not finalize the form by September 15 may lose the opportunity to apply for the 2026-27 session unless the Education Department later issues a separate extension or reopening notice.
Official links
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date for Bihar BC/EBC Post-Matric Scholarship 2026-27?
The last date shown on the official portal is September 15, 2026.
Is online submission enough?
No. The portal instructs students to submit the application hard copy to their institution after completing the online form.
Why must the bank account be Aadhaar-seeded?
The scholarship is paid through Direct Benefit Transfer. The portal warns that payment may fail when Aadhaar is not seeded with the correct bank account.
Can a student apply if the course is missing from the portal?
No. The institution must first register and add the course. Contact the institution’s scholarship nodal officer promptly if your course is unavailable.
EntranceAlert.com is an independent education information platform and is not affiliated with the Government of Bihar or any scholarship authority. Verify final eligibility, documents and instructions on the official portal before submission.
