Post-Matric Scholarship for ST, SC and MBC Students, Odisha 2026-27

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be a domicile of Odisha
• belong to a Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC) or Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC*)
• be pursuing their graduation/postgraduation in one of the following disciplines:
  • Accountancy
  • Agriculture & Allied Sciences
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Applied Art & Craft
  • Architecture
  • Ayurvedic
  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
  • Bachelor of Computer Application (BCA)
  • Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.)
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (B.Tech.) (consider adding other Engineering specializations here)
  • Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT)
  • Bachelor of Science/Technology (B.Sc./B.Tech.) (consider if this captures other science/technology programs)
  • Bachelor of Tourism & Hospitality Management
  • Bachelor in Visual Arts
  • Bachelor of Vocation (B.Voc.) / Diploma in Vocation (D.Voc.)
  • Craftsmanship Certificate in Hotel Management
  • Dental
  • Diploma in Hotel Management
  • Doctoral (Ph.D.)
  • Fashion Design, Fashion Technology
  • Fishery
  • Forestry
  • Homeopathy
  • Hotel Management, Hotel Management (Postgraduate)
  • Industrial Training Institute/Industrial Training Centre (ITI/ITC) Courses
  • Integrated Programs (e.g., Integrated B.Sc., Integrated M.A., etc.)
  • Interior Design
  • Journalism
  • Law
  • Library Science
  • Master of Arts (M.A.), Master of Commerce (M.Com.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), Master of Philosophy (M.Phil.), Master of Science (M.Sc.) (include specialisations like M.Sc. Tech here)
  • Management
  • Master of Computer Application (MCA), Master of Business Administration (MBA) (consider adding other Master's programs here)
  • Medical
  • Multimedia and Animation
  • Nursing
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Open Universities (e.g., OSOU) Diploma and Certificate Courses
  • Paramedical
  • Performing Arts
  • Postgraduate Diploma (PG Diploma)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA)
  • Pharmacy
  • Physical Education
  • Physiotherapy
  • Polytechnic Diploma
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Public Health
  • Social Work
  • Special Education
  • Teacher Training
  • Textile Design
  • Tourism/Travel, Tourism/Travel Management
  • Vocational Education
• have an annual family income of not more than ₹2,50,000 

Note:- Minorities & Backward Classes (MBC) includes Other Backward Classes (OBC) and Socially & Educationally Backward Classes (SEBC) categories.

The selected candidates will receive the financial assistance up to ₹5,50,000 per annum with an annual maintenance allowance of up to ₹13,500.

• Aadhaar card of the applicant
• Income certificate of the parent(s)/guardian(s)
• Caste certificate of the applicant
• Copy of passbook of bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch
• Passport-size photograph of the applicant
• Disabled certificate (if applicable)
• Institute declaration certificate
• Class 10, 12 marksheets and certificates

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: 30 April 2026