Launched by the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha, this flagship scholarship provides financial assistance to children of CM-KISAN Yojana beneficiaries, covering Small & Marginal Farmers (SF/MF) and Landless Agricultural Households (LAH) across all categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EBC, SEBC, and General. Scholarships range from ₹5,000 to ₹1,00,000 per year, depending on the course and institution type.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana – Important Dates
Key Dates for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
| Event | Expected Date |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026-27 – 1st Application Window | August 2026 |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026-27 – 2nd Application Window | November 2026 |
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Scheme Name | Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana (also known as Krushi Vidya Nidhi Yojana / Krishi Nidhi Scholarship) |
| Launched By | Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Government of Odisha |
| Beneficiary | Children of CM-KISAN Yojana registered beneficiaries (SF/MF and LAH categories) |
| Categories Covered | SC, ST, OBC, EBC, SEBC, and General (all categories eligible) |
| Education Levels Covered | ITI / Diploma / Polytechnic / UG / PG / PhD in professional & technical courses |
| Scholarship Amount (Private Institutions) | Course-specific: ₹5,000 – ₹77,895 per year (as per Annexure-I capped fees) |
| Mode of Application | Online only – scholarship.odisha.gov.in (physical applications not accepted) |
| Mode of Disbursement | Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student’s Aadhaar-linked bank account |
| Implementing Authority | Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment, Odisha |
| Monitoring Body | State Level Committee, Implementation Committee & District Level Committee under CM-KISAN scheme |
| Official Portal | scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana – Eligibility Criteria
1. CM-KISAN Beneficiary Parent: The student’s parent must be an eligible beneficiary registered under the CM-KISAN scheme under either of its two components:
(a) Support to Farmers for Cultivation, or
(b) Livelihood Support to Landless Agricultural Households. The parents’ CM-KISAN eligibility is verified at the Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) level during the application process.
2. Merit-Based Admission: The student must have obtained admission on a merit basis in a Government Institution, or a Private Institution with a valid AISHE code (All India Survey on Higher Education) of the State, or a Premier Government Institution (both inside and outside the State).
3. No Dual Scholarship: A student cannot avail the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana while receiving any other scholarship simultaneously. If already receiving another scholarship, the student must shift to the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana. Only one scholarship can be availed at a time.
5. Odisha Institutions Only (Private): No private institution outside the State of Odisha shall be allowed to participate. Private institutions must be located within Odisha and have a valid AISHE code. Premier Govt. Institutions like NIT, IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and ICAR institutes are eligible both inside and outside the state.
6. All Categories Eligible: The scheme is open to students from all social categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EBC, SEBC, and General. There is no income limit; the primary condition is the parent’s CM-KISAN beneficiary status.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana – Courses Covered
The Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana covers a wide range of professional and technical courses across Diploma, Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and PhD levels:
List of Courses under Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
| Course Level | Field / Category | Covered Programs & Details |
| Undergraduate (UG) | Medical & Allied Health | M.B.B.S., BDS, BHMS, BAMS, B.Pharma, B.Sc. (Nursing), PBBSc., Basic BSc Nursing |
| Agriculture & Allied Sciences | B.Sc. (Hons.) Agriculture, BVSc & AH, B.Sc. (Hons.) Horticulture, B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry, B.Sc. (Fisheries Science), B.Sc. (Community Science), B.Tech (Agril. Engg.), B.FisherySc. | |
| Engineering & Technology | B.Tech / B.E., B.Arch / B.Plan, BBA, BCA | |
| Diploma / ITI | Medical Diplomas | D.Pharma, DMLT, DMRT, Ophthalmic Assistant/Surgical Ophthalmic Assistant, GNM, ANM, Psychiatric Nursing, and equivalent DMET-recommended courses |
| Technical Diplomas | Polytechnic, Agri Polytechnic, COTT/CDT/CNT/CRT/PHTT, DPT/DRTT/COSA/CCLT, Agriculture Polytechnic | |
| ITI Trades | All recognised ITI/ITC trades of the State | |
| Postgraduate (PG) | Engineering & Technology | M.Tech Engineering (max 2 years), M.Tech (Ag. Engg.) |
| Management | MBA (max 2 years), MCA (max 2 years) | |
| Agriculture & Allied | M.Sc. (Agriculture), M.Sc. (Forestry), M.V.Sc. & AH, M.Sc. (Ag/Hort/Fish/Forest) | |
| Medical | PG in Medical Science (M.S./M.D.), M.Sc. Nursing, Psych Nursing (PG), M.Sc. Pharmacy (max 2 years), M.Pharm | |
| Other PG | BPT/BOT/BO, BMLT/BMRT/BOTT/BAT/BMET/BOS (max 2 years) | |
| PhD Courses | Technical / Professional | Covered for a maximum of 4 years at Government Institutions within the State. Must relate to eligible PG courses (Note: Other fellowships/assistance received will be deducted from the scholarship disbursement). |
| Premier Institutions | National Level | Technical/professional courses at Premier Government institutions (inside & outside the State), including NIT, IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and ICAR Institutes (IARI, IVRI, CIFE, NDRI). |
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026 – How to Apply?
All applications are submitted online only through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal. Physical applications are not accepted. Follow these steps once the 2026-27 window opens to apply for the scholarship.
Step-by-Step Application Process for कृषि विद्या निधि योजना, Odisha
Step 2: For new users, click ‘Student Login’ > ‘Register Here’. Read the instructions, tick the declaration checkbox, and click ‘Proceed’.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar number and click ‘Get OTP’. Validate the OTP received on your Aadhaar-registered mobile number.
Step 4: Complete the registration form and create a password. A unique login number will be generated.
Step 5: Log in, navigate to the ‘Schemes’ section, and select ‘Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana’. Click ‘Apply Now’.
Step 6: Fill in the application form: personal details, parent’s CM-KISAN beneficiary details, course information, institution details, and bank account information.
Step 7: Upload all required documents in PDF or JPG format.
Step 8: Complete Aadhaar-based face authentication (mandatory).
Step 9: Review all details, submit the application, and download/save your Application Reference Number and receipt.
Step 10 – Institution Verification: The Head of Institution verifies your application online. Follow up with your college scholarship in-charge to ensure timely verification before the deadline.
Step 11 – CDAO Verification: The Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO) verifies the parent’s CM-KISAN status and the scholarship amount.
Step 12 – Disbursement: After CDAO authentication, the Director of Agriculture & Food Production, Odisha, releases the scholarship directly to the student’s bank account via DBT.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana – Documents Required
Students applying for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana are advised to keep all documents scanned (PDF or JPG format) and ready before starting the application:
List of Documents Required for कृषि विद्या निधि योजना Application Process
1. Aadhaar Card of the Student (mandatory – Aadhaar-based face authentication required)
2. CM-KISAN Beneficiary Verification Slip / CM-KISAN Registration Details of Parent
3. Class 10 (High School) Marksheet and Certificate (used to verify parent’s name)
4. Last Academic Year Marksheet (for renewal / continuing students)
5. Admission Fee Receipt / Bonafide Certificate from the current institution
6. Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC) from competent authority (if applicable)
7. Address / Residence Proof
8. Income Certificate (for General / EBC category where required)
9. Bank Passbook (first page) – in the student’s name; must be Aadhaar-linked with IFSC code
10. Passport-sized Photograph
11. Self-Declaration Certificate (where required for General/EBC category)
12. Day Scholar / Hosteller Declaration (institution to verify)
Note – The student’s bank account must be in the student’s name only. It must be with a scheduled bank with ECS / Core Banking facility and must be Aadhaar-linked for smooth DBT transfer. Wrong or mismatched bank details are the most common cause of payment delays.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026 – Scholarship Amount
The scholarship amount depends on the type of institution (Government, Private, or Premier) and the course:
For Government Institutions
Covers tuition fees, annual fees, one-time fees, hostel charges, and any other non-refundable fees deposited by the student. Refundable charges such as caution money or security deposits are NOT covered.
For Premier Government Institutions (NIT, IIT, IIM, AIIMS, ICAR)
Scholarship is as per the actual recommendations of the respective institute, or a maximum of ₹1,00,000 per year, whichever is less.
For Private Institutions – Capped Fee Structure
| Course | Duration | Scholarship Amount Per Year (₹) |
| M.B.B.S. | 4.5 years | 37,950 |
| BDS | 4 years | 37,950 |
| B.Pharm | 4 years | 35,000 |
| Basic BSc Nursing | 4 years | 19,450 |
| Post Basic BSc Nursing | 2 years | 14,650 |
| DMLT | 2 years | 18,000 |
| DMRT | 2 years | 18,000 |
| GNM | 3 years | 36,000 |
| ANM | 2 years | 6,800 |
| OPTH Assistant | 2 years | 18,000 |
| D.Pharmacy | 2 years | 18,000 |
| M.S. / M.D. | 2 years | 58,800 |
| M.Sc. Nursing | 2 years | 21,150 |
| Psych Nursing (PG course) | 2 years | 58,800 |
| M.Sc. Pharmacy | 2 years | 54,000 |
| BAMS | 4 years | 9,500 |
| BHMS | 4 years | 9,500 |
| B.Tech / B.Engineering | 4 years | 60,000 |
| B.Architect / B.Plan | 4 years | 60,000 |
| M.Tech Engineering | 2 years | 66,000 |
| BBA | 2 years | 30,000 |
| BCA | 2 years | 30,000 |
| MBA | 2 years | 65,000 |
| MCA | 2 years | 40,000 |
| Diploma / Polytechnic | 2 years | 26,500 |
| ITI / ITC | 2 years | 5,000 |
| B.Tech (Ag. Engg.) | 4 years | 60,575 |
| B.V.Sc. & A.H. | 4 years | 77,895 |
| B.Sc. Agriculture (Hons.) | 4 years | 60,575 |
| B.Sc. Horticulture (Hons.) | 4 years | 60,575 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) Forestry | 4 years | 60,575 |
| B.Fishery.Sc | 4 years | 60,575 |
| M.Tech (Ag. Engg.) | 4 years | 35,835 |
| M.Sc. (Ag/Hort/Fish/Forest) | 4 years | 35,835 |
| M.V.Sc. & A.H. | 4 years | 35,835 |
| B.Sc. (Hons.) | 4 years | 25,975 |
| Agriculture Polytechnic | 2 years | 11,670 |
| BPT / BOT / BO | 4 years | 33,000 |
| BMLT/BMRT/BOTT/BAT/BMET/BOS | 3 years | 25,500 |
| DPT / DRTT / COSA / CCLT | 2 years | 18,000 |
| COTT / CDT / CNT / CRT / PHTT | 1 year | 10,500 |
Hostel & Mess Charges
| Student Category | Monthly Allowance | Months | Annual Hostel Allowance |
| UG, PG, PhD & Premier Govt. Institute Students | ₹1,200 per month | 10 months | ₹12,000 per year |
| Diploma / Polytechnic / ITI Students | ₹1,000 per month | 10 months | ₹10,000 per year |
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026 – Selection Process
The selection process for the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026 is strictly merit-based and evaluates students who have secured admission to recognised professional or technical programs. Financial assistance is sanctioned after verification of the parent’s registered CM-KISAN beneficiary status at the district agriculture officer level and online authentication by the respective institution head.
Selection Process for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
| Stage | Authority | Action |
| Application Submission | Student | Online application submitted on scholarship.odisha.gov.in with Aadhaar-based face authentication |
| Institution Verification | Principal / Head of Institution | Verifies student’s enrollment, roll number, hosteller/day-scholar status, and confirms no dual scholarship receipt |
| CM-KISAN Verification | Chief District Agriculture Officer (CDAO / DNO) | Verifies parent’s CM-KISAN beneficiary status; verifies scholarship amount for private/premier institutions |
| Fund Approval & Disbursement | Director of Agriculture & Food Production, Odisha | Releases scholarship directly to the student’s bank account via DBT after authentication |
| Monitoring | State Level & District Level Committees under CM-KISAN | Reviews and monitors implementation; suggests changes if required |
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026 – FAQs
1. When will Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026-27 applications open?
The Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana 2026-27 application window is expected to open in August 2026, with a second window in December 2026.
2. Who is eligible for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana?
Children of CM-KISAN Yojana beneficiaries (Small & Marginal Farmers and Landless Agricultural Households) who have obtained merit-based admission in a Government/Private institution with a valid AISHE code, or in a Premier Government institution (NIT, IIT, IIM, AIIMS, ICAR) inside or outside Odisha. All categories, including SC, ST, OBC, EBC, SEBC, and General, are eligible for the scholarship.
3. What is the official portal to apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana?
The official portal to apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana is scholarship.odisha.gov.in (Odisha State Scholarship Portal). Applications are accepted online only, no physical applications are accepted. Furthermore, Aadhaar-based face authentication is mandatory.
4. Can I apply for Krishi Vidya Nidhi and another scholarship simultaneously?
No. You cannot avail Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana and any other scholarship at the same time. If already receiving another scholarship, you must opt out from it to receive Krishi Vidya Nidhi benefits.
5. Are students in institutions outside Odisha eligible?
Students in private institutions outside Odisha are NOT eligible. Students at Premier Government institutions outside the State – NIT, IIT, IIM, AIIMS, and ICAR institutes (such as IARI, IVRI, CIFE, NDRI) are eligible.