Selection is based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria and the final merit/selection list of 1,000 students drawn based on aggregate marks and the marks secured in Mathematics in the HSC exam, as provided by BSE(O).

General/ST/SC/OBC/SEBC students studying in Class 11 and 12
India
An annual scholarship of up to ₹5,000
25-Oct-2026
Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship 2026-27 is an opportunity offered by the School & Mass Education Department, Odisha for students who are studying in Class 11 and 12. The objective of the scholarship is to provide financial assistance to meritorious students who have proficiency in mathematics and are studying in Odia medium-recognised institutions of the state. Selected meritorious students will be awarded an annual scholarship of ₹5,000.
To be eligible for this scholarship, an applicant must:-
Note:- Selected students can avail benefits of more than one scholarship at a time, including the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (PSMTS).
Selected meritorious students will receive a scholarship of ₹5,000 per annum.
Note:- Students who have been previously awarded the Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent Scholarship (PSMTS) can renew it for the following academic year if they meet the criteria for successful promotion to Class 12.
Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required details to register. (Note: If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID)
Step 3: Navigate to the respective scholarship tab and click on the 'Apply Now' button.
Step 4: Click on the 'Register Here' under the 'Sign In' button. (Note:- The applicants who are already registered can log in using valid credentials)
Step 5: Read all the instructions carefully, tick the terms and conditions, and click on 'Proceed' to continue.
Step 6: Provide the Aadhaar number and verify it to register.
Step 7: Once registered successfully, log in to the portal.
Step 8: Fill in the application form, upload photos and necessary documents, and click on the 'Apply' button to complete the process.
Application Deadline: October 25, 2026
Selection is based on the fulfilment of eligibility criteria and the final merit/selection list of 1,000 students drawn based on aggregate marks and the marks secured in Mathematics in the HSC exam, as provided by BSE(O).
Note: For detailed information, kindly refer to the ‘Scholarship Guidelines’.
Department of School & Mass Education Department
Government of Orissa, Bhubaneswar-751001
Email ID: scholarshipsmed@gmail.com | Phone Number: 155335/1800-345-6770
Source: https://scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/scholarship-list