Kindly read all below Instructions for Post Matric Scholarshipsfor BC, EBC, SS & ST students of Bihar and also have all the necessary documents for applying

http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/

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First Step – Institutions have to go with the option Institution registration, on the home page http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/. Fill up the application as per the instructions given by the portal then click on save button. After successful Institution registration, Institution will receive sms/email for their login details. Upon Institution Registration - For Signing In the Portal will instruct the person to login with Institution Login Name/Mobile No/Email Once Logged in, Institution is required to fill the Registration form in Details and Click Save Upload the Documents (Scan Copy of originals in PDF Format, File Size:150 KB) on the website. The Institution then need to add details of courses approved from competent authorities where post matric scholarship students of BC, EBC, SC and ST students pertaining to Bihar are studying.

Second Step - Student have to go with the option Student registration, on the home page http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/. Fill up the application as per the instructions given by the system then click on save button. After successfully student registration, student will receive sms/email for his/her login details. Upon Student Registration - For Signing In the system will instruct the applicant to login and submit his/her Student Login Name/Mobile No/Email Once Logged in, Student is required to fill the Application form in Details and Click Save Upload the Documents (Scan Copy of originals in PDF Format, File Size:150 KB) on the website.

Third Step - Student should upload the requisite documents, finalize the application and take a print out of the application by clicking on Print button for future reference.

Fourth Step - Mere applying the portal does not make the student eligible for the Scholarship payment rather a well-defined procedure as laid down by Education Department, Govt. of Bihar will be followed before releasing Post Matric scholarship to the BC, EBC, SC and ST students.

How can I apply online for scholarship?
The Post Matric Scholarship Schemes of Govt. of Bihar for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 (Within the State/Outside the State) are applied only through online portal. In order to apply online, please visit the website through URL: http://pmsonline.bih.nic.in/ and Mobile App Post matric Bihar

What is the last date for submitting applications online?
For Post Matric Scholarship : In case of fresh and Renewal scholarships for the year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 students can apply online as per Education Department Advertisement.

Till what Time Can I Upload the Documents on the website?
All Students must Upload all the Documents and finalize the application before the last date as specified in advertisement of Post matric Scholarship 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 of Education Department, Govt. of Bihar.

Where can colleges (Within State) get their Login Details?
All the Institutions/colleges(Within State) can also get their Login Details –Username/Password from their respective -District Education Officers (DEO).

Is there any Application ID?
Yes. An Application ID will be provided to the candidate once his/her application is completed along with all the scanned documents uploaded successfully. It will be conveyed to candidates through SMS and e-mail. Student can also print copy of finalized application. Students should keep their Application details as it will be required while applying for renewal.

When Can Students apply for Renewals?
The website is open for the Fresh & Renewal Scholarship applicants for the year 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 any technical queries, E-mail: postmatricbiharhelp@gmail.com and contact Helpdesk on the Website.

What Documents to be uploaded on the Website?
Only Scanned copies for all the Original Documents as required in the online application form valid for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22 should be uploaded. The List of Documents Includes

  • Student Aadhaar Card
  • Student Photograph
  • Bonafide Certificate from institution
  • Fee Receipt from institution
  • Income Certificate valid for 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22
  • Residence Certificate
  • Caste Certificate
  • Previous Degree Passing Certificate
  • Previous Year Mark Sheet

No Tampered Documents or False/Unauthorized Documents which are not legitimate should not be uploaded. If Any False/unauthorized documents are uploaded then the application will be rejected.

(Please ensure that you upload the document properly with the size limit of 150KB on the website. You will not be considered for scholarship if all the Documents are not uploaded properly. It is the responsibility of the STUDENT to submit/upload correct copies on the website.)

Can I edit the information already saved and up to what time?
You can edit information filled by you until you finalize and submit the online application.

Do I need to get my Aadhaar Card to apply for Scholarship?
Aadhaar Card Number is mandatory for the Students in order to fill up the application form online.

Is PANCARD mandatory for applying for the scholarship?
No, PAN Card is not mandatory.

What should I do, if I do not find my institute name in the drop-down menu?
If name of institution is not in the registered list of institutions of our portal then request your institution to register on our portal along with requisite documents. The institutions are provisionally allowed registration to enable students of the institution to apply for the scholarship. However only after proper physical verification of institution records and student records at institution by duly constituted committee of Govt. of Bihar the payment to the student will be released through DBT (PFMS).

How to check the status of my application?
Student can check the status of Online Application by logging with his/her login details.

Can I take print-out of my application at any stage?
You can take the print out of your application number of times once you submit and upload, finalize the application.

Is Bank Account is mandatory for applying for the scholarship?
Yes, Bank Account in name of Student is mandatory. The bank account should be active to enable the payment through DBT.In case of Joint Bank Account holder then the Name of Student should be first beneficiary of Bank Account.

How many times an institution can register on the Portal?
An institution can register only once on the portal. However institution can upload any number of courses as applicable to the students.

How many times a student can register on the Portal?
A student can register only once on the portal for an academic year. The student can further renew without entering more details for next academic year onwards.

What happens if illegal practices are followed by institution or Student?
In case institution or student is found providing illegal or misleading information or Tampered Documents or False/Unauthorized Documents then the application form will be rejected and legal action will be initiated against concerned persons/parties as per law.

Reasons for Rejection of Applications on the Portal?

  • Not Resident of Bihar
  • Not belonging to BC, EBC, SC and ST Category as approved by Govt. of Bihar
  • If not the bonafide student of the applied institution.
  • Not registered Institution and not studying in Government Competent Body approved institution as per norms of department.
  • Incorrect Caste Certificate , Income Certificate and income not under specified limit of scheme
  • Non Upload of caste, Income certificate
  • Incorrect course and year of study.
  • If Student not uploaded all documents like Student Photo,BonafideCertificate,CasteCertificate,ResidenceCertificate,Income Certificate,
  • Student Previous Degree, Previous Exam Marks Sheet
  • Invalid Bank Account details or not in the name of student.