Bihar offers financial support to students through several schemes, and they are run on different portals. This guide explains the main routes so you can find the right one, and it points you to the official site for the current rules, dates and amounts.
Main scholarship routes in Bihar
| Route | Meant for | Where to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship (PMS) | Students after class 10 from categories such as SC, ST, BC and EBC, subject to scheme rules | |
| Merit-linked schemes | Students who meet the marks or rank conditions of a scheme, such as Mukhyamantri Medhavriti Yojana, handled on the state’s Medhasoft portal | Through the Bihar Education Department’s official links |
| Bihar Student Credit Card | Students who need an education loan for higher studies. This is a loan, not a scholarship | See our Student Credit Card guide |
Documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar and a bank account in your name, linked as the portal requires
- Caste and income certificates where the scheme needs them, see our RTPS certificates guide
- Admission proof or fee receipt from your institution
- Marksheets of the last qualifying examination
- Passport-size photograph and a working mobile number
How to apply
- Find the right scheme. Read the scheme guidelines on the official portal for your category, course and year.
- Register on the portal with your mobile number and basic details.
- Fill in the application with personal, course and bank details exactly as in your documents.
- Upload documents in the format the portal asks for.
- Submit and print the acknowledgement. Note your application or registration number.
- Follow up with your institution. Many schemes need your college or school to verify the application, so ask them well before the last date.
Tips for students
- Start with the certificates. Caste and income certificates take time and are a common cause of delay.
- Check that the name and bank details match your Aadhaar and passbook.
- Read each scheme’s guidelines on whether you can receive more than one benefit for the same purpose.
- Track your status on the portal and fix any objection quickly.
Scholarship portals are free. Nobody can guarantee a scholarship for a fee. If someone asks you to pay for registration or approval, walk away and use the official portal instead.