LNMU Scholarships - State Schemes, Central Schemes, Application Process, Documents Required & More

Lalit Narayan Mithila University (LNMU) students have access to a range of scholarships offered by state and central governments. LNMU scholarships are designed to support students from diverse economic and social backgrounds by reducing the financial burden of higher education. Students can apply for LNMU scholarship at the university’s admissions office or government portals, like E-kalyan and National Scholarship Portal, before the mentioned deadlines. Application for LNMU scholarships must be submitted pre-admission for UG programs and at other prescribed timelines for PG and PhD courses. Take a detailed look at LNMU scholarships with popular schemes, documents required, eligibility criteria and application process. 

LNMU Scholarships At a Glance

Students studying at Lalit Narayan Mithila University can apply for a range of scholarships. These include merit-based, need-based and other kinds of financial aid. LNMU students can apply for various central and state scholarships through official government websites. Here is a detailed overview of available scholarships with eligibility criteria, benefit and application portals. 

LNMU Scholarship for SC Students

LNMU students from SC category can opt for the Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for Scheduled Castes. It is a centrally sponsored scheme administered through the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. It is the most widely availed scholarship by SC students enrolled in LNMU-affiliated colleges.

LNMU Scholarship for ST Students

LNMU students from ST category can opt for Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship for ST students. Here is an overview of the scholarship scheme: 

LNMU Scholarship for OBC, EBC and BC Students

Bihar Post-Matric Scholarship OBC has a lower income ceiling (₹1.5 lakh/year) than the central SC/ST scholarships (₹2.5 lakh/year). Students from OBC/EBC/BC families with incomes above ₹1.5 lakh but below ₹8 lakh may still benefit from the EWS or Central Sector Scholarship. Income certificates must be issued by the Circle Officer (CO) or Block Development Officer (BDO) level authorities in Bihar.

Eligibility Criteria for LNMU Scholarships

Eligibility criteria vary for different scholarship schemes. Factors like academic performance, age, course, category and others influence eligibility to LNMU scholarships. Here is a list of typical eligibility criteria:

1. Applicants seeking merit-based scholarships must perform exceptionally well (securing high percentage and grade points) in qualifying exams.
2. Applicants seeking category based scholarships must provide documentation to prove that they belong to that category. 
3. Family income requirements must be fulfilled as required by the scholarship programme. For example, Bihar post matric scholarship required candidates’ family income to be less than 2.5-3 LPA.
4. Other conditions, such as age, programme, etc, must also be satisfied. 

Documents Required for LNMU Scholarship

The following documents are required while applying for an LNMU scholarship:

1. Aadhaar Card (front and back)
2. Recent Passport-size Photograph
3. Signature
4. Bank Passbook Copy 
5. Active Mobile Number and Email ID 
6. Previous Qualifying Exam Marksheets (10th, 12th, UG level)
7. Bonafide Certificate / Admission Proof / Joining Report 
8. LNMU Fee Receipt / Admission Slip
9. Domicile / Residential Certificate of Bihar 
10. Income Certificate 
11. Additional documents (Caste certificate, rank certificate, single child girl affidavit, minority certificate, disability certificate etc.) 

How to Apply for LNMU Scholarship

Applications for LNMU scholarship are submitted either at the college office or through government portals. Here is a step-by-step guide:

1. Visit the admin office to apply for the scholarship offline. For government schemes, visit the suitable portals:

• Bihar State Schemes - E-kalyan portal (ekalyan.bih.nic.in or ekalyan.cgg.gov.in)
• UGC Schemes -  National Scholarship Portal (https://scholarships.gov.in)
• PhD Fellowships - Apply through UGC website (ugc.gov.in), Ministry of Minority Affairs or as per UGC/MoMA notification, whichever is required. 

2. Find the suitable scholarship on the official website and click on ‘Apply Now’.

3. Submit details like Aadhar number, mobile phone, email address, academic, income and others. 

4. Upload necessary documents like marksheets, single girl child affidavit and others.

5. Submit your application.

6. After submission, your application will be verified with college authorities.

7. Once the verification is successful, your scholarship will be approved and the amount will be timely disbursed to the college or your bank account as per the scheme. 

Bank Account Requirements for LNMU Government Scholarships

Students applying for central of Bihar state scholarships must fulfill the following criteria for successful verification of their bank accounts:

• The bank account must be in the student's own name (not parents', not joint)
• The account must be active (no minimum balance issue that blocks transfer)
• Aadhaar seeding (linking Aadhaar to bank account) is mandatory for most schemes
• IFSC code and 11-digit account number must be entered correctly in the application; errors cause disbursement failure
• For MKUY graduation: if Aadhaar is not linked to the bank account, the transfer may be routed via account number; however, Aadhaar seeding is strongly recommended
• Students who change banks mid-course must update their bank account details on the respective portal before the next disbursement cycle

Common Reasons for LNMU Scholarship Application Rejection

Here are some common reasons for LNMU scholarship application rejection:

• Income certificate issued by authority other than prescribed (must be from Circle Officer or SDM in Bihar)
• Caste certificate not in the prescribed Bihar government format
• Bank account in parent's name instead of student's name
• Aadhaar not linked to bank account
• Institute (college) fails to verify application before deadline
• Duplicate application (more than one application under same Aadhaar in same year)
• Enrolled in a course not recognized under the scheme
• Annual family income exceeds the scheme ceiling
• Incomplete or incorrect bank account details (wrong IFSC or account number)
• Marks certificate not matching the declared board details

Bihar Scholarship Portals: Key Links for LNMU Students

FAQs

Which scholarships are offered by LNMU?

LNMU students can avail Bihar state schemes (E-Kalyan, Bihar Post-Matric) and central UGC schemes including Merit Scholarship for Rank Holders, Indira Gandhi Single Girl Child Scholarship, MANF, and Post-Doctoral Fellowship for Women.

How to apply for an LNMU scholarship?

Apply online through official portals: E-Kalyan for Bihar schemes and National Scholarship Portal (scholarships.gov.in) for UGC schemes. Complete registration, fill the form, upload documents, and get verification done by LNMU authorities. Students can also contact the LNMU admissions office for scholarship assistance. 

Does LNMU offer scholarships to its students?

LNMU facilitates and supports students to apply for various Bihar Government and Central Government (UGC) scholarships and fellowships through official portals with institute verification.

What if my scholarship amount is not credited?

Students can check with the LNMU admissions office or official government portals in case the scholarship is not credited. Government helplines can also be contacted at 0120-6619540 for NSP, +91-9534547098 for Bihar Post Matric schemes and +91-9534547098 for Medhasoft schemes.