Bihar Post Matric Scholarship: Eligibility, documents, application

The Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship is a state-sponsored program that provides financial assistance to eligible students who wish to pursue post-secondary education. The scholarship’s primary goal is to inspire deserving students to continue their education despite financial constraints. The scholarship is open to applicants from the SC, ST, OBC, and EBC categories.

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Types of Bihar Post Matric Scholarships 2022-23

The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship is a need-based scholarship available to students who are enrolled in post-secondary education in the state of Bihar. The scholarship is awarded based on financial need, with priority given to students from families with annual incomes below the poverty line. There are six types of scholarships under the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship scheme:

Scholarship Scheme	Deadlines
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students	Between January and March
BC-EBC Post Matric Scholarship	Between January and March
ST Post Matric Scholarship	Between January and March
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2	Throughout the year
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for graduation	Throughout the year
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship	Between October to April

Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship eligibility

The Bihar Post Matric Scholarship is available for students who have passed their Class 10th examinations from a recognized board. Students must be enrolled in a post-secondary course at a recognized institute in Bihar to be eligible for the scholarship.

Scholarship scheme	Prerequisites
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students	The applicant must be enrolled in class 11 to post-graduation. The applicant must pass the previous qualifying examination. The applicant’s annual income of the family shouldn’t exceed Rs 2,50,000. The applicant shouldn’t be availing of any other scholarship.
BC-EBC Post Matric Scholarship	The applicant must be enrolled in class 11 to post-graduation. The applicant must pass the previous qualifying examination. The applicant’s annual income of the family shouldn’t exceed Rs 1,50,000. The applicant shouldn’t be availing any other scholarship.
ST Post Matric Scholarship	The applicant must be enrolled in class 11 to post-graduation. The applicant must pass the previous qualifying examination. The applicant’s annual income of the family shouldn’t exceed Rs 2,50,000. The applicant shouldn’t be availing any other scholarship.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2	The applicant must be a girl/ woman. The applicant must be unmarried. The applicant must pass class 12 examination from Bihar board.
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for graduation	The applicant must pass class 12 examination from any recognised university.
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship	The applicant must be enrolled in college (diploma/ graduation/ post-graduation). The applicant must secure a minimum aggregate of 40% to 50% in the previous examination.

Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship documents

Aadhaar card as identity proof
Domicile certificate of Bihar as residence proof
Caste certificate
Family annual income proof
Fee receipt of the currently enrolled course
Previous marksheet of the qualifying examination

Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship: Rewards

The scholarship covers the entire cost of tuition, books, and other educational expenses, and is renewable for each academic year. In addition to the financial assistance, the scholarship also provides a monthly stipend to help with living expenses. This scholarship is open to students of all religions and is awarded on the basis of financial need and academic merit.

Scholarship name	Award details
Post Matric Scholarship for SC students	Maintenance allowance: Rs 1,200 per month (Hostellers) and Rs 550 (day scholars) Additional allowance: up to Rs 240 for students with disabilities Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Study tour charges: Rs 1,600 per annum Charges for typing and printing of up to Rs 1,600 for research scholars
BC-EBC Post Matric Scholarship	Variable financial assistance
ST Post Matric Scholarship	Maintenance allowance: Rs 1,200 per month (Hostellers) and Rs 550 (day scholars) Additional allowance: up to Rs 240 for students with disabilities Reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees Charges for typing and printing of up to Rs 1,600 for research scholars Study tour charges: Rs 1,600 per annum
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for 10+2	Rs 10,000
Chief Minister Kanya Utthan Yojana for graduation	Rs 25,000
Combined Counselling Board Scholarship	Rs 1 lakh to Rs 3 lakh

Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship: Step-by-Step application procedure

Once you meet the prerequisites laid down by the scholarship board, keep the aforementioned documents ready. To apply for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship for the year 2022, follow the steps outlined below:

Step 1: Navigate to Bihar Post Matric Portal.

Step 2: Here, click on ‘Apply for Post Matric Scholarship 2022-23’.

Step 3: If you are a new student, click on ‘New Students Registration’ or click on ‘Login for Already Registered’.

Step 4: Read the guidelines and fill in the registration form.

Step 5: Once you have successfully registered yourself, log in using the credentials.

Step 6: Next, select the scholarship you want to apply for and furnish all the documents required.

Step 7: Formally review and submit your application.

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FAQs

Who is eligible for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022?

The applicants who belong to SC, ST, and BC-EBC categories are eligible to apply for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022-23.

I am from Karnataka. Can I apply for Bihar Post Matric Scholarship 2022?

No, Bihar Scholarship is only available for applicants from the state of Bihar, and they must have a domicile certificate as proof of residence.

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