Post-Metric Scholarship
To address this issue and provide equal opportunities for all, the government of Bihar has introduced the Post Matric Scholarship Scheme PMSS Scholarship Bihar. PMSS scholarship aims to support students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to pursue higher education without financial burdens.
The Post Matric Scholarship Scheme in Bihar aims to provide financial assistance to students belonging to marginalised communities for pursuing higher education. The scholarship amount is determined by the student’s course of study and family income. The maximum scholarship amount is INR 20,000 per year.
Application Fee
There is no application fee for the Bihar Post Matric Scholarship Scheme.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the PMSS Scholarship Bihar, students must meet certain criteria set by the government. The following are the key eligibility criteria:
- They must be a citizen of India.
- They must be a resident of Bihar.
- The student should have passed the Matriculation examination or its equivalent from a recognized board or institution.
- Should be pursuing post-matriculation education in a recognized institution in Bihar are eligible.
- The family income of the applicant should not exceed a certain threshold, as specified by the government.
- The student’s family income must be below the prescribed limit.
- The maximum total annual income of the parents/ guardians including the applicant should be up to INR 3.00 lakh.
Required Documents List For Post Matric Scholarship
The essential document list for the Post Matric Scholarship is as follows:
- Domicile Certificate: Proof of residence in Bihar.
- Caste Certificate: Valid certificate indicating SC/ST/OBC category.
- Income Certificate: Document verifying the annual family income.
- Matriculation Certificate: Proof of passing the matriculation examination or its equivalent.
- Admission Proof: Document confirming admission to a recognized higher education institution.
- Bank Account Details: Account details for scholarship disbursement.