Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2024: Registration, Check Eligibility

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal has been established by the Odisha government to provide students with easy access to various scholarship opportunities. This platform serves as a comprehensive resource for students seeking to apply for multiple government scholarships. Through this portal, students across the state can apply for scholarships that suit their needs. Additionally, both students and government-recognized institutions can benefit from the services offered by the scholarship.odisha.gov.in portal. Continue reading to explore more about the features and advantages of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2025

The Odisha government is now accepting online applications for the Post Matric Scholarship, both for new applicants and renewals. This scholarship is available to eligible students from the following categories: Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC), Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC), and Economically Backward Classes (EBC).

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Eligibility Criteria for Odisha State Scholarship Portal

Before applying for the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, ensure that you meet the following eligibility criteria:

• Residency Requirement: The student must be a permanent resident of Odisha.
• Community Requirement: The student must belong to the Scheduled Tribe (ST), Scheduled Caste (SC), Other Backward Classes (OBC)/Socially and Economically Backward Classes (SEBC), or Economically Backward Classes (EBC) community.
• Course Requirement: The student must be enrolled in post-matriculation studies in any general, technical, or professional course at a government-run or privately recognized institute under government recognition.
• Income Requirement: The combined annual family income of the student’s parent(s) or guardians should not exceed Rs. 2,50,000.
• Academic Requirement (for OBC/SEBC and EBC students): The scholarship award for these categories is contingent upon achieving a minimum of 50% in the final qualifying examination.

Documents Required

Following are the documents required for Odisha State Scholarship Portal

• The Aadhaar Card of the student.
• Passport-size Photograph of a student.
• The income Certificate of the Parent/ guardian.
• Copy of passbook of Bank account with account number and IFSC code of the bank branch.
• Matriculation Certificate of the Student.
• Divyang Certificate in case of differently able students.
• Self-Declaration Certificate of the student.
• Institute Declaration Certificate.
• The Marksheet of the last exam passed

List of Scholarships Offered via the Odisha State Scholarship Portal 

Here is the revised list of scholarships offered through the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, organized by department:

Agriculture & FE Department

• KALIA Scholarship

Higher Education Department

• E-Medhabruti
• Biju Yuba Sashasktikaran Yojana (Laptop DBT)
• Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana
• Kalinga Sikhya Sathi Yojana (Loan Scheme)
• Vyasa Kabi Fakir Mohan Bhasa Bruti

Labor & ESI Department

• Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Education Assistance) – General, SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC (Plus 3, M.A., M.Com., M.Sc.)

School & Mass Education Department

• Junior Merit Scholarship (Class 11 to 12)
• Lower Primary Merit (Class 3) – 2 Years (Class 4 to 5)
• Lower Primary Merit-cum-Poverty (Class 3) – 2 Years (Class 4 to 5)
• NRTS Scholarship (Class 9 to 10)
• Pathani Samanta Mathematics (Class 6 to 8)
• Pathani Samanta Mathematics (Class 9 to 10)
• Pathani Samanta Mathematics (Class 11 to 12)
• Upper Primary Merit (Class 5) – 2 Years (Class 6 to 7)
• Upper Primary Poverty-cum-Merit (Class 5) – 2 Years (Class 6 to 7)

Skill Development & Technical Education Department

• BOC Scholarship – SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, General
• Merit Scholarship
• Merit-cum-Poverty Stipend
• Sudakshya for Girl’s Child

ST & SC and MBC Welfare Department

• Post Matric Scholarship
• Pre-Matric Scholarship
• Pre-Matric Component-2 (Class 1 to 10)

Application Process of Odisha State Scholarship Portal

To apply for the Odisha State Scholarship Portal, follow the steps below:

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.

• Select the "Registration" Tab: Click on the "Registration" tab available on the homepage.
• Register Using Aadhaar: To register, enter the Aadhaar card number and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Receive Login Credentials: After completing the registration, candidates will receive a unique ID and password on their registered mobile number.
• Login to the Portal: Use the received ID and password to log in to the scholarship portal.
• Select Scholarships: Choose the department, class, category, and other relevant details to view the available scholarships.
• Choose a Scholarship: A list of scholarships will be displayed. Click on the scholarship you wish to apply for and proceed with the application process.

Find Out the Status of Your Application

Follow these simple steps to verify the status of your application:

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
• Select "Know Your Status": Find and click on the "Know Your Status" option.
• New Page Opens: A new page will open on your screen.
• Enter Application Details: Input your application ID and Aadhaar number.
• Verify Your Information: Double-check the details you've entered.
• Enter OTP: Enter the OTP sent to your registered mobile number.
• View Your Application Status: After entering the OTP, your current application status will be displayed.
• Select District and Bank: Choose your district and the associated bank.
• Click on Search: Click the "Search" option to proceed.
• IFSC Code Displayed: The screen will show the IFSC code linked with your application.

Verify Your Eligibility for Scholarships

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
• New Page Opens: A new page will open on your screen.
• Select Your Details: Choose the course, stream, gender, category, and religion from the available options.
• Enter Academic and Income Details: Add your final grades along with your family's annual income.
• View Eligible Scholarships: The scholarships for which you are eligible will be displayed on the screen.

Check the IFSC Code

• Visit the Official Website: Go to the official website of the Odisha State Scholarship Portal.
• Select "View IFSC Code": Click on the “View IFSC Code” option.
• New Page Opens: A new page will open on your screen.
• Choose District and Bank: Select your district and the bank from the available options.
• Click Search: Click the search option to proceed.
• View IFSC Code: The screen will display the IFSC code for the selected district and bank.

Summary of Odisha State Scholarship Portal 2025

The Odisha State Scholarship Portal is a centralized platform launched by the Odisha government to provide financial aid to SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, and EBC students pursuing post-matriculation studies. It simplifies access to various scholarships across multiple departments, enabling online applications and status tracking. Key features include streamlined registration, eligibility checks, and IFSC code verification. The portal supports academic growth and reduces financial barriers for underprivileged students in Odisha.