Last updated: July 19, 2026. Bihar’s Education Department has opened online applications for the SC/ST Post Matric Scholarship 2026-27. Eligible students can apply through the official portal from July 15 to September 15, 2026.
Summary
The scholarship application is for eligible Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe students studying in the 2026-27 academic session. Applicants must register, complete the online form, upload valid records, confirm Aadhaar-bank seeding for DBT and finalize the application before the deadline. The official portal warns that a form cannot be finalized until the Aadhaar seeding check succeeds.
Key highlights
- Application period: July 15 to September 15, 2026.
- Academic session: 2026-27.
- Eligible groups: Bihar SC and ST post-matric students who meet the scheme rules.
- DBT requirement: Aadhaar must be seeded with the correct bank account before final submission.
- Certificate rule: The income certificate must have been issued on or after April 1, 2026.
- Official portal: Bihar SC-ST Post Matric Scholarship portal.
Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online application opened | July 15, 2026 |
| Final date to apply and finalize | September 15, 2026 |
| Valid income-certificate issue date | April 1, 2026 or later |
| Time allowed to correct a defect after it is raised | 15 days |
Who is affected?
This update affects eligible Bihar students belonging to Scheduled Caste or Scheduled Tribe communities who are enrolled in a post-matric course during 2026-27. Students should check the live scheme conditions in the official SC-ST portal before applying. A student already receiving another scholarship for the same course and academic session may have the PMS application rejected.
Documents to prepare
- Aadhaar card and an Aadhaar-seeded bank account for DBT.
- Income certificate issued on or after April 1, 2026.
- Valid caste certificate.
- Class 10 certificate, last marksheet and current bonafide certificate.
- Fee receipt and recent photograph.
The portal says income and caste certificates are the initial essential certificates, but it also displays the broader document set required through the complete verification process. Keep clear digital copies of every listed record ready.
Required student action
Register or sign in at the official portal, complete the application with accurate academic and bank details, upload valid certificates, pass the Aadhaar seeding check and finalize the application by September 15, 2026. Save the submitted form and continue checking the portal even if an SMS update is not received.
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the official Bihar SC-ST PMS website.
- Select the 2026-27 academic year and choose new registration or student login as applicable.
- Enter personal, course, institution and contact details exactly as shown in official records.
- Upload the income certificate, caste certificate and other records requested by the form.
- Check that Aadhaar is seeded with the bank account intended to receive scholarship DBT.
- Review certificate numbers, academic information, bank details and uploaded files.
- Finalize the application before September 15 and download the acknowledgement.
- Monitor the application-status area for institute, district or state verification and any defect notice.
What happens if the deadline or correction window is missed?
An application not finalized by September 15 may not enter the 2026-27 verification process. If the department marks an application defective, the student must correct and re-finalize it within 15 days. The portal allows a maximum of three defect-correction opportunities before rejection.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Bihar SC/ST PMS 2026-27 last date?
The official portal shows September 15, 2026 as the application deadline.
Can I finalize the form without Aadhaar-bank seeding?
No. The portal states that the application can be finalized only after the Aadhaar seeding check is completed.
How recent must the income certificate be?
It must have an issue date of April 1, 2026 or later.
