Odisha Scholarship Portal – Complete List
The complete list includes scholarships for students at every level of education — from pre‑matric support for school students to post‑matric and higher education assistance, as well as specialised merit awards, and talent encouragement programmes. Take a look –
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Full List
| Scholarship Name | Name of the Provider |
| Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojna | ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department |
| Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability | Social Security & Empowerment of Persons With Disabilities Department |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department |
| BOC Scholarship | Skill Development & Technical Education Department |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX – X Students | ST&SC and MBC Welfare Department |
| Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12) | School & Mass Education Department |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | School & Mass Education Department |
| Green Passage (Orphans Students) | Skill Development & Technical Education Department |
| Sudakshya for Girls Child | Skill Development & Technical Education Department |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana | Agriculture & FE Department |
| Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (LAPTOP DBT) | Higher Education Department |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance) | Labour & ESI Department |
| e-Medhabruti – Technical and Professional Merit | Higher Education Department |
| e-Medhabruti – UG Merit | Higher Education Department |
| e-Medhabruti – PG Merit | Higher Education Department |
| Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana | Higher Education Department |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance) | Labour & ESI Department |
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Application Deadline
The timelines given in the table below for the scholarships that are currently live on the Odisha Scholarship Portal.
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Key Dates
| Scholarship Name | Application Deadline/Timeline |
| Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojna | December 31, 2025 |
| Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability | December 31, 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | December 31, 2025 |
| BOC Scholarship | December 31, 2025 |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana | December 20, 2025 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX – X Students | December 16, 2025 |
| Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12) | December 15, 2025 |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | December 15, 2025 |
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Eligibility Criteria
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojna
- The student must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST) category.
- The student shall be pursuing education in any Govt. or Govt. Aided High School and Higher Secondary School within the state.
- Student shall be attending classes regularly after enrolment
- Parents/ guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹2,50,000 (Two Lakh Fifty Thousand)
Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability
- The applicant must be a bonafide resident of Orissa.
- The applicant should be a regular student of an educational institution.
- The parental/ family income of the applicant is not more than ₹60,000 per annum.
- The applicant is not receiving any financial assistance/stipend/scholarship from State Govt./ Central Govt. under any other scheme.
- The student will continue to get the scholarship if he enrols and regularly attends any recognised institution irrespective of whether he has passed or not in a particular year.
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC
- The student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (SC), Scheduled Caste (ST), OBC/ SEBC, EBC (Other than ST, SC, OBC/ SEBC) category.
- The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The student shall be pursuing studies in any Government, Aided or Private colleges/ institutions recognized by competent authority.
- The student’s parents’/ guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹2,50,000 (Two Lakh Fifty Thousand)
BOC Scholarship
- The student must be a resident of Odisha.
- The applicant must be an I.T.I./I.T.C.Polytechnic/Diploma student
- The student must belong to General, ST, SC, OBC and SEBC categories
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
- The scholarship is available for children of eligible beneficiaries under the CM-KISAN scheme.
- The scholarship is applicable to students pursuing professional courses that contribute to improving the economic and social status of farmers’ families.
- The student must have been admitted to a Government or Private institution for self-financing courses as per the capped fees structure.
- Students must meet the merit-based eligibility criteria set by the institutions for the courses under the Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX – X Students
- The student must belong to Scheduled Tribe (SC), Scheduled Caste (ST), OBC/ SEBC, EBC (Other than ST, SC, OBC/ SEBC) category.
- The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The student shall be pursuing education in any Govt. or Govt. Aided High School and Higher Secondary School within the state.
- The student’s parents’/ guardian’s annual income from all sources shall not exceed ₹2,50,000 (Two Lakh Fifty Thousand)
Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12)
- The scheme is applicable to students reading in Odia Medium Higher Secondary Schools affiliated to CHSE (O).
- There is no income criteria for the award of this scholarship.
- A student may enjoy more than one scholarship at a time including PSMTS.
Junior Merit Scholarship
- The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha State.
- The Student must have passed HSC with 60% or more marks from an institution recognized by BSE Odisha, CBSE, ICSE, Equivalent Boards, and pursuing regular Class XI courses of 10+2.
- The income of the parents of the students from all sources should not exceed ₹6,00,000 (Six Lakh) per annum.
- Students shall apply for Junior Merit Scholarship in the 1st year of the course (Class XI).
Odisha Scholarship Portal – How to Apply?
Eligible candidates can apply for the scholarship by following the steps below –
Step 1: Visit the official website of the Odisha Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/home
Step 3: Read the terms and conditions carefully, tick the checkbox, and click on the ‘Proceed’.
Step 4: Enter the Aadhaar card number, click on the ‘Get OTP’ button to complete the registration process.
Step 5: After successfully registering, log in with your User ID and Password to apply for the scheme.
Step 6: Click the login link at the portal and enter the User ID and password to proceed.
Step 7: Choose the Department name and Scheme name.
Step 8: Provide all necessary details like student, academic, eligibility, and bank information, and upload the necessary documents.
Step 9: After entering the complete details, click on the ‘Save as draft’ button to draft the information or click on the ‘Next’ button to save and proceed with the scholarship form.
Step 10: The preview of the completed form will appear on the page. Download the forms and take the printout for future reference.
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Benefits
Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojna
Any boy, girl, or transgender studying in class IX or XI a Govt. or Govt. Aided High School and Higher Secondary School within the state will be awarded ₹5,000 on an yearly basis.
Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability
| Category | Amount/Rate of Scholarship (per month) |
| Primary (Standard I to V) | ₹100 |
| Middle and High School (Standard VI to VIII and IX to XI) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) | ₹140 |
| College (+2 & +3) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) | ₹160 |
| College (P.G.) (Not covered by the Government of India Scholarship) | ₹190 |
| Technical and vocational training (Not covered by Govt. of India Scholarship) | ₹190 |
For students studying outside the state of Odisha will get ₹250 per month
Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC
| Category | Amount/Rate of Scholarship (per month) | |
| Hosteller | Day Scholar | |
| Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree leading to Degree, PG Diploma, in professional courses in various streams | ₹1200 | ₹550 |
| All non-professional recognized courses leading to a Bachelor, Master Degree, MPhil/PhD degree not covered under Group I in Arts, Science and Commerce like BA/B.Sc/B.Com or MA/MSc/M.Com | ₹820 | ₹530 |
| Vocational stream, ITI courses, 3 year diploma courses in Polytechnics, etc. | ₹570 | ₹300 |
| All post-matriculation level non-degree courses for which entrance qualification is High School (Class X) | ₹380 | ₹230 |
BOC Scholarship
Selected scholars will receive variable financial assistance under this scholarship scheme.
Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana
The selected students will receive variable scholarship awards of up to ₹66,000 per annum. Further, the Mess/ hostel charges of ₹1200/- per month for UG, PG, Ph.D & Premier Govt. institutes students and ₹1000/- per month for Diploma/Polytechnic/ITI students for 10 months shall be provided for both Government and Pvt. Institutions.
Pre-Matric Scholarship for Class IX – X Students
- ₹3,500 per annum for selected day scholars.
- ₹7,000 per annum for selected hostellers.
10% extra allowance will be given to divyang (Disabled) students.
Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12)
Any boy, girl, or transgender studying in class IX or XI a Govt. or Govt. Aided High School and Higher Secondary School within the state will be awarded ₹5,000 on an yearly basis.
Junior Merit Scholarship
Any boy, girl, or transgender studying in class IX or XI a Govt. or Govt. Aided High School and Higher Secondary School within the state will be awarded ₹3,000 on an yerl basis.
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Know your Application Status
Checking your Odisha Scholarship application status is easy with the steps below –
Step 1: Go to the official website of Odisha Scholarship.
Step 2: Navigate to the ‘Know your Status’ option at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Step 3: Enter your Aadhaar card number or Application number and validate the OTP.
Step 4: The student dashboard will appear on the screen, where you can check your application status for the scholarships that you’ve applied for. Click on the ‘View Status’ button to check your Odisha application status.
Odisha State Scholarship – Documents Required
Applicants are advised to keep the following documents handy while applying for Odisha scholarships –
- Aadhaar number
- Applicant’s photograph
- Income certificate
- Caste certificate
- Divyang certificate/Disability certificate
- Resident/Domicile certificate
- The front page of the Passbook for the bank account details of the student
- Matriculation certificate (Except in case of Non-matriculate ITI courses)
- Previous examination certificate
Odisha Scholarship Portal – FAQs
What documents are required for applying to the Odisha Scholarship Portal?
Applicants typically need to upload several important documents, including an Aadhaar Card, caste certificate (if applicable), income certificate, domicile/residential certificate, bank account passbook, previous year’s mark sheets, and a bonafide certificate from their educational institution. Additional documents may be required depending on the specific scholarship scheme.
How can I check the status of my scholarship application?
To check your application status, log in to the Odisha Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in using your registered credentials. Navigate to the 'Know your Status' section and view your application progress using your Aadhaar number or application ID.
How can I register on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
Visit scholarship.odisha.gov.in and click on the 'Registration' tab. Enter your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and other basic details to create an account. Once registered, you can log in and submit your scholarship application.
What is the last date to apply for scholarships on the Odisha Portal?
The last date to apply for scholarships on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal varies by scheme, but for the majority of scholarships for the Academic Year 2025–26, the final deadline for students to submit their applications is December 31, 2025. This includes key programmes like Post‑Matric Scholarships, BOC Scholarship, Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana, and others.
How to change the mobile number in the Odisha State Scholarship Portal?
You can change your mobile number in the application until you finally submit it. Once you click 'Submit' on your application, you will not be able to modify it further.