PRERANA Scholarship 2025 – Apply Online, Eligibility & Docs

The PRERANA Scholarship, short for Post-Matric Scholarship Registration Release and Network Automation, is a post-matric scholarship scheme implemented by the ST & SC Development and Minority & Other Backward Classes Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. It provides financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections belonging to Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward Classes (OBC/SEBC), and Economically Backward Classes (EBC) who are pursuing post-secondary education.

Applications for the PRERANA Scholarship are submitted through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, which offers a streamlined and transparent process. The scheme ensures the timely disbursement of scholarship funds directly to the bank accounts of eligible students, covering expenses such as tuition fees, admission fees, library and sports fees, and maintenance allowances.

General Overview

Scholarship Name	PRERANA Scholarship
Full Form	Post-Matric Scholarship Registration Release and Network Automation
Implementing Authority	ST & SC Development and Minority & OBC Welfare Department, Govt. of Odisha
Application Portal	Odisha State Scholarship Portal
Eligible Categories	SC, ST, OBC, SEBC, EBC
Education Level	Post-matric (after Class 10)
Mode of Disbursement	Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) to student’s bank account

PRERANA Schemes

Listed below are all the post-matric schemes under the PRERANA Scholarships:

Post-matric Scholarship for SC
Post-matric Scholarship for ST
Post-matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC
Post-matric Scholarship for EBC

PRERANA Eligibility Criteria

The post-matriculation scholarships under PRERANA are available to candidates who are residents of the state of Odisha. One key eligibility criterion for all scholarships under PRERANA is that candidates must be pursuing studies at the post-matric level in any of the courses listed under Group I, II, III & IV.

Group I: Graduate/Postgraduate level courses in engineering, medicine, agriculture and veterinary. Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL) course, PG diploma courses in management & medicine, courses related to Accountancy M.Phil., Ph.D. and postdoctoral programme (D. Lit, D.Sc. etc.), LLM

Group II: Graduate/Postgraduate degree or diploma courses in fields such as pharmacy, nursing, paramedical, LLB, mass communication, hotel management, interior decoration, etc. PG courses like MA, M.Sc., M.Com., M.Ed., M.Pharma, etc.

Group III: +3 degree courses

Group IV: +2, ITI, 3-year diploma & 2 years vocational courses

PRERNA Scholarship Eligibility Criteria 2025

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Conditions
Post-matric Scholarship for SC	The applicant’s annual family income must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh. The applicant must belong to the Scheduled Caste (SC) category. The applicant must be studying in a government or government-recognised private institution.
Post-matric Scholarship for ST	The annual family income of the candidate must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh. The student must be pursuing studies in a government or government-recognised private institution.
Post-matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC	The annual family income of the applicant must not be more than ₹2.5 Lakh. The applicant must belong to the Other Backward Class (OBC) or Socially and Economically Backward Class (SEBC) category. The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous exam. The applicant must be studying in a government or private institution.
Post-matric Scholarship for EBC	The annual family income of the applicant from all sources must not exceed ₹2.5 Lakh. The applicant must be continuing his/her higher studies from a government institution only. The applicant must have secured at least 50% marks in the previous exam. The applicant must belong to the Economically Backward Class (EBC) category.

PRERANA Documents Required

These are the documents required for the verification process.

Aadhaar Card of the student
Income Certificate of the parent/guardian
Caste Certificate of the student
Copy of the bank passbook showing the account number and IFSC code
Passport-size photograph of student
Divyang Certificate in case of differently able students
Institute Declaration Certificate
Matriculation Certificate of the student
Marksheet of last exam passed

PRERANA Timeline and Awards

Given below are the schemes under PRERANA along with their respective application period and awards details.

PRERANA Timeline and Awards

Scholarship Name	Application Period	Awards
Scholarship Name	Application Period	Day scholars	Hostellers
Post-matric scholarship for SC	6 May, 2025	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹550	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹1,200
Post-matric Scholarship for ST	6 May, 2025	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹550	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹1,200
Post-matric Scholarship for OBC/SEBC	6 May, 2025	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹350	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹750
Post-matric Scholarship for EBC	6 May, 2025	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹350	Complete Tuition, College Admission Fee, Library Fees and Sports Fee Maintenance allowance of ₹750

PRERANA Application Process

Given below is a detailed description of how to apply for these scholarships.

Step 1: Visit the official website of the State Scholarship Portal.

Step 2: Navigate to the top left corner of the homepage and click on the “Login” button.

Step 3: On clicking the button, a drop down menu will appear. Click on the “Students Login” from the options.

Step 4: The following screen will appear. Log in if already registered, or complete the registration process if not yet registered. After registering yourself, fill in the required details to login successfully.

Step 5: After logging in, the following screen will appear.

Step 6: Navigate to the left side of the screen and click on “Apply Scholarship”.

Step 7: Fill all the details required in the form that opens.

Step 8: Click on “Next” to proceed and complete the application.

FAQs

Is there any difference in benefits for day scholars and hostellers?

Yes, hostellers receive a higher maintenance allowance to cover boarding and lodging, while day scholars get a lower amount for daily commute and food expenses.

Can students from private colleges apply for the PRERANA Scholarship?

Yes, students from recognized private institutions can apply if their college is registered on the PRERANA portal and complies with verification norms.

What are the common reasons for application rejection?

Common reasons include incorrect or mismatched details (like Aadhaar or bank info), incomplete or unclear documents, choosing the wrong category, duplicate applications, or lack of institute verification.

How can a student check the application status of the PRERANA Scholarship?

Log in to the portal, go to 'Track Application Status' in the student dashboard, and enter your user ID and application number.

Is the PRERANA Scholarship renewable every year?

Yes, students must renew it each year by logging in, choosing 'Renewal Application,' updating academic details, and uploading the latest mark sheet and bonafide certificate.