The selected candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Students studying at postmatric level
Up to INR 13,500 per annum an other benefits
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Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) for SC/ST Category, Bihar 2023-24 is an opportunity offered by the Education Department, Government of Bihar to SC/ST category students of the state studying at post-matric level in a recognized institution in the state. The selected candidates will receive a scholarship of up to ₹13,500 annually.
The selected students will also receive other benefits including maintenance allowance, reimbursement of compulsory non-refundable fees, study tour charges, thesis typing, book allowance, and book bank facilities. An additional allowance will also be given to disabled students for each academic year.
To be eligible, an applicant must:
The selected candidates will receive the benefits in the following manner:
Category of Courses | Amount on an annual basis in ₹ | |
Hostellers | Day Scholar | |
Degree and postgraduate level professional course | 13,500 | 7,000 |
Professional course leading to degree/diploma/certificate | 9,500 | 6,500 |
Other graduate or postgraduate courses |
6,000 | 3,000 |
All post-matriculation non-degree courses (Post Class 10 level) | 4,000 | 2,500 |
The selected students will receive the other benefits in the following manner:
Group | Courses | Hostellers (In ₹ for 10 months) | Day Scholars (In ₹ for 10 months) |
Group 1 |
1) Degree and Postgraduate level courses in Medicine, Engineering, Technology, Planning, Architecture, Design, Fashion, Technology, Agriculture, Veterinary and Allied Sciences, Management, Business Finance/Administration, Computer Sciences and Applications. 2) Postgraduation Diploma courses in various branches of Management and Medicine 3)C.A/I.C.W.A./C.S./I.C.F.A. etc.(Applicable at Day Scholar rate only ₹550 per month) 4)M.Phil., Ph.D. and Post-doctoral Programmes (D.Lit., D.Sc. etc.), Group 1, Group 2, Group 3 courses 5) Commercial Pilot License (including helicopter pilot and multiengine rating) course. 6) L.L.M. |
1,200 | 550 |
Group 2 | Professional courses leading to degree, diploma, and certificate in Pharmacy (B. Pharma), Nursing (B.Nursing), BFS, and other para-medical branches like rehabilitation, diagnostics etc, Mass Communication, Hotel Management and Catering, Travel/Tourism/Hospitality Management, Interior Decoration, Commerical Arts, Finance for which entrance qualification is minimum senior secondary and vocational stream, ITI courses, and polytechnic where entrance qualification is Class 12 or above. | 820 | 530 |
Group 3 | Graduate and Postgraduate courses that are not covered under Group 1 and 2 [e.g. B.A./B.Sc./B.Com. etc, M.A./M.Sc./M.Ed./M.Pharma etc.] | 570 | 300 |
Group 4 | All Post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which the entrance qualification is High School (Class 10) | 380 | 230 |
Note:
Note:- All the documents must be uploaded in PDF format and under 150-400 KB in size.
Eligible applicants can apply for the scholarship by following the below-mentioned steps -
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details. (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Navigate to the ‘New Students Registration for SC-ST 2023-24’ tab. (Note - If already registered, click on the 'Login For Already Registered Students for SC-ST 2023-24' to proceed).
Step 4: Read the details carefully, tick on the agreement boxes and click on the ‘Submit’ button.
Step 5: Fill in the required details to register and click on the ‘Next’ button.
Step 6: Login using valid credentials (user ID, password, captcha code) to access the application form.
Step 7: Fill in the required details, upload the relevant documents and submit.
Application Deadline: 31st December 2023
The selected candidates will be selected based on the fulfilment of the eligibility criteria.
Education Department, Government of Bihar
J34M+2WC, New Secretariat,
Vikas Bhawan, Bailey Road,
Patna, Bihar
Email ID - postmatricbiharhelp@gmail.com | Helpline Number - (+91)-9534547098