The scheme aims to support students from Extremely Backward Classes (EBC) and Other Backward Classes (OBC), by covering their educational expenses for post-secondary courses.

Applicants must be permanent residents of Bihar, belong to the Backward Class or Extremely Backward Class categories, and be studying in higher classes after passing the Matriculation/Entry Examination.

The family’s annual income should not exceed ₹2,50,000/- for EBC applicants and ₹3,00,000/- for OBC applicants.

No, the rule restricting scholarships to two sons of the applicant's parents does not apply to daughters.

The scheme offers scholarships and maintenance allowances based on the criteria prescribed by the Government of India.

No, students studying in another equivalent course after completing one level, such as transitioning from I.S.C. to I.A. or B.A. to B.Com., are not eligible for the scholarship.

Students can apply by visiting the official Post-Matric Scholarship Portal and following the registration process.

A maximum of two sons from a family can receive the scholarship, but this restriction does not apply to daughters.

No, only students whose caste is included in the government-issued Backward Class or Extremely Backward Class list are eligible.

No, the scheme is only available to permanent residents of Bihar.

The scholarship covers post-secondary courses for students who have passed the Matriculation/Entry Examination.

Yes, the scholarship amount is directly transferred to the student’s bank account through DBT (Direct Benefit Transfer).