Odisha Scholarship Portal – Application Deadline
The timelines given in the table below for the scholarships that are being offered through the Odisha Scholarship Portal are tentative and subject to change at the provider’s discretion. The ones that are currently open have been mentioned. Students can simply check their eligibility and apply for the suitable Odisha scholarship.
| Scholarship Name | Application Deadline/Timeline |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance) | 31 July 2025 |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC | 31 July 2025 |
| Kalia Scholarship | 31 July 2025 |
| Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability | 31 July 2025 |
| Prerana Scholarship | 31 July 2025 |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC | 31 July 2025 |
| Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti | 31 July 2025 |
| NUA-O Scholarship | March–April 2025 |
| e-Medhabruti – Technical and Professional Merit | July–October 2025 |
| e-Medhabruti – UG Merit | July–October 2025 |
| e-Medhabruti – PG Merit | July–October 2025 |
| Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (LAPTOP DBT) | April 2025 |
| Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana | July–October 2025 |
| Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12) | July–October 2025 |
| BOC Scholarship | July–October 2025 |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | July–October 2025 |
| Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education | July–October 2025 |
| Sports Scholarship | July–October 2025 |
| Odisha State Merit Scholarship | July–October 2025 |
| Financial Assistance to SC/ST Students (Primary/Secondary) | July–October 2025 |
| Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship | July–October 2025 |
Odisha Scholarship Portal – List of Schemes
Most scholarships on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal require applicants to be Odisha residents, with a parental income below ₹6 lakh and at least 60% marks in the qualifying exam. Below is the list of the scholarships with eligibility criteria that are being offered through the Odisha scholarship portal –
1) Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana – Launched by the Labour and ESI Department, Government of Odisha, this scheme supports the education of children of registered construction workers from school through professional courses.
Eligibility Requirements –
- The applicant must belong to one of the following categories: General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backwards Class / Socially and Educationally Backwards Class (OBC/SEBC), or Economically Backwards Class (EBC).
- Students must be currently enrolled in any of the following levels of education:
- School education: Classes 6, 7, 8, or 9
- Higher secondary education: Class 12 (Plus 2)
- Undergraduate education: Graduation (Plus 3)
- Postgraduate education: M.A., M.Com., M.Sc.
- Professional courses such as B.Tech, M.Tech, MCA, MBA, Architecture, Hotel Management, Medical, Pharmacy, Ayurvedic, and Homoeopathy
- Teacher training courses such as B.Ed., Nursing, and other recognised training programs
Application Timeline – 31st July 2025
Eligibility Requirements –
- Applicants must be permanent residents of Odisha.
- Students must be enrolled and regularly attend classes in any regular undergraduate (UG) or postgraduate (PG) course in State Universities, Government institutions, non-government aided colleges, or aided Sanskrit colleges and unaided private colleges taking admissions through SAMS under the Higher Education Department’s jurisdiction.
Ineligibility of Scheme –
- Students who are enrolled in open universities or pursuing higher education through distance learning or correspondence courses, or those undertaking self-financed courses under the PPP (Public-Private Partnership) mode, are not eligible to receive scholarships under this scheme.
- Students currently receiving scholarships under the KALIA scheme for professional and technical courses are not eligible.
- Students who fail to obtain validation from their respective Principal or Head of Institution will not be considered eligible.
- Educational institutions that are not recognised or eligible under the scheme will render their students ineligible.
- Any other categories specified by the Government from time to time may also be declared ineligible.
Application Timeline – The scholarship application period for the NUA-O Scholarship is March-April.
3) e-Medhabruti (Technical and Professional) – It is a merit-cum-means scholarship initiative by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha. It supports meritorious students pursuing technical and professional courses across India.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the last qualifying examination they appeared for.
- The total annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardians from all sources must not exceed ₹8,00,000.
- The scholarship applies to students belonging to General, Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), Other Backwards Classes (OBC)/Socially and Educationally Backwards Classes (SEBC), and Economically Backwards Class (EBC) categories.
- The applicant must be pursuing education in one of the following recognised disciplines or courses:
| Agriculture & Allied Sciences | Fishery | Engineering (B.Tech course) | Hotel Management |
| Animal Husbandry | Public Health | Journalism | Integrated B.Ed. |
| Architecture | Bachelor’s in Visual Arts (BVA) | Forestry | Integrated M.Sc. |
| Ayurvedic | Dental | Homeopathy | Integrated Master’s in Science |
| Integrated MBA | Integrated MCA | Interior Design | B.Sc. Technical/Professional |
| Law | M.Sc./M.Tech. | Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) | Master of Business Administration (MBA) |
| Master in Finance & Control (MFC) | Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management | Multimedia and Animation | Occupational Therapy |
| Social Work | Occupational Therapy | Tourism/Travel Management | |
| Medical courses such as Nursing, Paramedical, Pharmacy, Physiotherapy, Prosthetics and Orthotics | |||
4) e-Medhabruti (UG Merit) – The Government of Odisha’s Higher Education Department provides the e-Medhabruti – UG Merit Scholarship to recognise and reward academically bright students enrolled in undergraduate courses.
Eligibility Requirements –
- Applicants must belong to the General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, or EBC category.
- The applicant should be pursuing Plus 3, Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) or Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (B.J.M.C.).
- The annual income of the parent(s)/guardian(s) from all sources should not exceed ₹8,00,000.
- The applicant must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the last examination.
5) e-Medhabruti (PG Merit) – The Higher Education Department of Odisha offers the e-Medhabruti – PG Merit Scholarship to recognise and reward academic excellence at the postgraduate level.
Eligibility Requirements –
- The scholarship is open to students belonging to the following categories: General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC.
- Students pursuing postgraduate courses such as M.A., M.Com., and M.Sc are eligible to apply.
- The annual income of the applicant’s parents or guardian from all sources must not exceed Rs. 8,00,000 (Eight Lakh).
- Applicants must have secured a minimum of 55% marks in the last examination they appeared for.
6) Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (LAPTOP DBT) – This initiative by the Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha, aimed at empowering meritorious Class 12 (and equivalent) students from various categories (General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC/EBC) through direct benefit transfer support for laptop access.
Eligibility Requirements –
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The student must have successfully passed the Higher Secondary Examination (Class 12th) conducted by the Council of Higher Secondary Education (CHSE), Odisha or an equivalent board recognised by the Government of Odisha.
- The applicant must be pursuing an undergraduate course (general, technical, or professional) in a recognised institution within Odisha in one of the following courses:
| List of Courses | |
| Plus 3 | Hotel Management (PG) |
| Accountancy | I.T.I. / I.T.C. |
| Agriculture & Allied Sciences | IGNOU Diploma and Certificate courses |
| Animal Husbandry | Integrated Bachelor of Science |
| Applied Art & Craft | Integrated BED |
| Architecture | Integrated BED-MED |
| Ayurvedic | Integrated M. Com |
| B. Ed. | Integrated M.A. |
| B. Sc. Technical/Professional | Integrated M.Sc + B.Ed |
| B. Tech. and M. Tech. Dual Degree | Integrated M.Sc. |
| Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) | Integrated Master’s in Science |
| Bachelor of Computer Applications (BCA) | Integrated MBA |
| Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management | Integrated MCA |
| BVA (Bachelor in Visual Art) | Interior Design |
| Computer-A LEVEL | Computer-O LEVEL |
| Journalism | Law |
| Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management | Library Science |
| Dental | M.A. |
| Diploma in Hotel Management | M.Com. |
| Doctoral | M.Ed. |
| Engineering – B.Tech Course | M.Phill |
| Fashion Design | Master of Science in Technology (M.Sc. Tech.) |
| Fashion Technology | M.Sc. |
| Fishery | M.Sc Technical/Professional |
| Forestry | M.Tech. |
| Homeopathy | Management |
| Hotel Management | Master’s in Computer Application (MCA) |
| Master in Finance & Control (MFC) | Prosthetics and Orthotics |
| Polytechnic/Diploma | Public Health |
| Master’s in Visual Arts | Scrum Fundamentals Certified (SFC) course |
| Master of Business Administration (MBA) | Social Works |
| Medical | Special Education |
| Multimedia and Animation | Teacher Training |
| Nursing | Textile Design |
| Occupational Therapy | Tourism/Travel |
| OSOU Diploma and Certificate courses | Tourism/Travel Management |
| Para-Medical | Vocational Education |
| Performing Arts | Yoga |
| PG DIPLOMA | Pharmacy |
| PGDCA | Physical Education |
| Ph.D | Physiotherapy |
| Master’s in Social Work (MSW)/Master’s in Social Management | |
- Students who have already received a laptop under any other government-sponsored scheme are not eligible for this benefit.
- The student must maintain regular attendance as per the norms of their educational institution.
- Only regular students enrolled in full-time courses are eligible; students enrolled in distance learning or correspondence courses are not eligible under this scheme.
7) Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana – This financial assistance scheme was launched by the Government of Odisha to support the education of economically disadvantaged students. It aims to reduce dropout rates by providing monetary aid for pursuing higher education.
Eligibility Requirements –
- The applicant must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
- The student must be enrolled in an undergraduate, postgraduate, or any other professional course offered by accredited institutions in Odisha.
- To be eligible for this financial aid program, the student must belong to at least one of the following categories:
| A Family Impacted by HIV/AIDS | A Legally Emancipated Bonded Labourer’s Family |
| A Homeless Household | A Family Headed by a Single Mother |
| A Begging or Destitute Family | A “Specially Cared Child” |
| A Manual Scavenger’s Family | A Member of the Transgender Community |
| A Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) | A Girl Student Rescued from Child Marriage |
- The total household income of the applicant must be less than ₹2.50 lakh per annum.
- For the girl students who are rescued from child marriage, eligibility for support will continue as long as the student remains in a rehabilitation shelter or hostel for the majority of the academic year, and until the academic year in which she either turns 21 years old or gets married, whichever occurs first.
8) Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12) – It is an academic award sponsored by the Department of School & Mass Education, Odisha Government and the Pathani Samanta Math Scholarship Committee.
Eligibility Requirements –
- The student must be pursuing their studies in Class 11 or 12.
- The student must be studying in a Higher Secondary School affiliated to the Council of Higher Secondary Education, Odisha.
- The student must be studying in an Odia medium Higher Secondary School affiliated to CHSE (O).
- There are no income criteria for the award of this scholarship.
9) Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti Scholarship – Provided by the Higher Education Department of Odisha, this scholarship initiative aims to promote Odia language studies among students and encourages meritorious learners to pursue higher education in Odia.
Eligibility Requirements –
Undergraduate Level: All students, regardless of their domicile, are eligible for this scholarship if they meet the following conditions:
- Secured at least 70% aggregate marks in the +2 Examination conducted by CHSE, Odisha, or an equivalent board.
- Enrolled in a +3 Arts program with Odia as the Honours/Core/Major subject.
- Studying in any University, Degree College, or Autonomous College in Odisha or outside the state.
Postgraduate Level:
- Open to all students, regardless of domicile – Odisha or other states.
- Students must have secured a minimum of 60% marks in Odia Honours/Core/Major during their +3 Arts course.
- They have taken admission to an M.A. (Odia) course at any University, Degree College, or Autonomous College in Odisha or outside the state.
| Note – A +3 Arts program is a 3-year undergraduate degree (B.A.) pursued after completing +2 (Higher Secondary). Students specialise in subjects like History, Political Science, or Odia (as in this case) during the course. |
10) BOC Scholarship – Administered by the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, this scholarship provides financial support to SC students pursuing ITI, polytechnic or diploma courses in technical education.
Eligibility Requirements –
- Open for students belonging to the General, SC, ST, or OBC/SEBC categories.
- Students must be pursuing vocational education through I.T.I. / I.T.C. courses or enrolling in Polytechnic/Diploma programs to acquire technical skills and improve their career prospects.
- The child must belong to a beneficiary family that has been continuously registered for at least one year with the Odisha Building and Other Construction Workers’ Welfare Board (OB & OCWW Board).
- This scholarship is not available to candidates who are receiving similar financial aid from:
- Central Government
- State Government
- Any Organisation aided by either the Government
- Scholarship will be provided to a maximum of two children per family, even if both parents are eligible under the scheme.
Also Read: PRERANA Scholarship
Other scholarships offered on the Odisha Scholarship portal –
| Junior Merit Scholarship | Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability |
| Kalia Scholarship | Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education |
| Prerana Scholarship | Odisha State Merit Scholarship |
| Financial Assistance to SC/ST Students (Primary/Secondary) | Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | Financial Assistance for Sportsperson |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC Students | |
Odisha Scholarship Portal – Scholarship Amount
| Scholarship Name | Scholarship Amount |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Educational Assistance) | Up to ₹40,000 per annum for professional courses; ₹3,000–₹12,000 for school/higher secondary education (varies by level). |
| NUA-O Scholarship | ₹9,000–₹10,000 per annum for UG/PG courses (₹9,000 for girls, ₹10,000 for boys). |
| e-Medhabruti – Technical and Professional Merit | Up to ₹20,000 per annum for the entire course duration |
| e-Medhabruti – UG Merit | Up to ₹20,000 per annum for the entire course duration |
| e-Medhabruti – PG Merit | Up to ₹20,000 per annum for the entire course duration |
| Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (LAPTOP DBT) | ₹30,000 one-time payment for laptop purchase |
| Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana | ₹20,000 per annum for UG/PG/professional courses |
| Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (Classes 11–12) | ₹5,000 per annum |
| Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti | One-time scholarship of ₹20,000 |
| BOC Scholarship | Up to ₹12,000 per annum for ITI/Polytechnic courses |
| Junior Merit Scholarship | ₹3,000 per annum for Class 11 and 12 students |
| Post-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC |
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| Kalia Scholarship | Up to ₹20,000 per annum for general/technical/professional courses |
| Banishree – A Scheme of Scholarship for Students with Disability | ₹350–₹600 per month for day scholars/hostellers for 10 months, and additional allowances for students with disabilities |
| Prof. Ghanshyam Dash Scholarship for Higher Education | Up to ₹1,00,000 per annum for 4-year courses (90% fee waiver) |
| Prerana Scholarship | ₹5,300–₹13,500 per annum for post-matric courses |
| Pre-Matric Scholarship for SC/ST/OBC Students | ₹750 per month for 10 months (₹7,500 annually) for Classes 9–10 |
| Odisha State Merit Scholarship | ₹10,000 per annum for UG/PG students |
| Financial Assistance to SC/ST Students (Primary/Secondary) | ₹2,000–₹5,000 per annum for primary/secondary students |
| Chief Minister’s Merit Scholarship | ₹5,000–₹10,000 per annum |
| Financial Assistance to Sportspersons | A one-time scholarship between ₹5,000–₹10,000 |
Odisha Scholarship Portal – 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
Also Read: Odisha Scholarship
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 2: Navigate to the ‘Login’ button on the right-hand side of the dashboard. A pop-up will appear on the screen. Now, click on the ‘Register Here’ button.
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 – 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 Scholarship Portal – Contact Information
Students who have any kind of queries can contact the number given below.
| Department | Address | Contact Numbers | Email ID(s) | Fax Number |
| Department of School & Mass Education | Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-751001 | 155335/1800-345-6770 | scholarshipsmed@gmail.com | (0674)2390939 |
| ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backwards Classes Welfare Department | Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-751001 | 155335/1800-345-6770 | scholarshipstsc@gmail.com | – |
| Department Of Agriculture and Farmers’ Empowerment | Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-751001 | 155335/1800-345-6770 | scholarshipagri@gmail.com | – |
| Labour & ESI Department | Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar-751001 | 155335/1800-345-6770 | scholarshiplabour@gmail.com | – |
| Skill Development and Technical Education Department | Government of Odisha, Kharavela Bhawan, Bhubaneswar-751001 | 155335/1800-345-6770 | scholarshipsdtp@gmail.com | – |
| Higher Education Department | Government of Odisha, Bhubaneswar -751001 | e-Medhabruti: 0674(2396550), 0674(2323401), 0674(2323402), 0674(2323403), 0674(2323404) Laptop DBT: 0674(2954600)Other Queries: 155335/1800-345-6770 |
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Odisha Scholarship Portal – Frequently Asked Questions
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?
Several scholarships have an application deadline of 31 July 2025, including the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana, Post-Matric Scholarships for SC/ST/OBC/SEBC/EBC, Kalia Scholarship, Banishree, Prerana, and Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti. Refer to the portal for scheme-specific timelines.
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.