Odisha Free Laptop Distribution List 2026: ₹30,000 Laptop DBT, Merit List and How to Check
If you passed Class 12 in Odisha and heard about a “free laptop”, you probably want one answer first: is my name on the list? This page explains where the Odisha free laptop distribution list is published, how to find your name, and what to do after that.
One thing to know before anything else. Odisha no longer hands out physical laptops to most students. The government now sends ₹30,000 straight to the bank account of each selected student, and the student buys a laptop of their choice. People still search for it as the “free laptop scheme”, so we use both names here.
[IMAGE 1: Place here, right after the intro. A clean banner showing a student with a laptop and the text “Odisha Laptop DBT List 2026”. Alt text: Odisha free laptop distribution list 2026]
Odisha Free Laptop Scheme at a Glance
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Current scheme name | Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT) |
| Earlier name | Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana (BYSY) |
| Run by | Higher Education Department, Government of Odisha |
| Benefit | One time ₹30,000 through Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Number of students | About 15,000 every year |
| Who can benefit | Meritorious Class 12 pass students from CHSE Odisha, plus Upashastri students of Shree Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri |
| Where the list appears | dhe.odisha.gov.in and scholarship.odisha.gov.in |
The state government approved the change of name from Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana to Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana for the 2024 scheme year. This is mentioned in a letter published on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal (scholarship.odisha.gov.in). So if you see old pages talking about BYSY, they are describing the same scheme.
Free Laptop or ₹30,000? What Actually Changed
Many older articles still say students will get a laptop by a fixed date. That was true in the early years. Today the department uses the DBT method, which means money goes to your Aadhaar linked bank account.
| Old system | Current system | |
|---|---|---|
| Benefit | Physical laptop or tablet | ₹30,000 in bank account |
| Scheme name | Biju Yuva Sashaktikaran Yojana | Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana |
| Application | Through college | Through State Scholarship Portal |
| Who applies | Selected students | Only students named in the beneficiary list |
Odisha Free Laptop Distribution List: How Students Are Selected
The department does not ask you to apply first and then wait. It builds the list itself, using the marks data it receives from CHSE Odisha and from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya.
- The list is prepared block or ULB wise, district wise, stream wise and category wise.
- Students who score 60% and above are preferred, depending on how many seats are allotted to that block or ULB.
- Streams covered are Science, Arts, Commerce and Vocational.
- Since seats are limited per block, there is no single state wide cut off mark.
This is why a student with good marks in one block may miss out while a student with slightly fewer marks in another block gets selected. If someone tells you there is one fixed cut off for all of Odisha, treat that with caution.
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A Note on Eligibility Claims You May See Online
Some websites say you must be aged 18 to 25, must study in a government school, and must have 70% marks. We could not match these conditions with the scheme guidelines that describe the current selection process. The guidelines talk about merit, stream, category and block wise allocation, with 60% and above preferred. Please read the latest guideline PDF on the DHE Odisha website (dhe.odisha.gov.in) yourself before you rely on any age or percentage rule from a third party page.
Basic Eligibility
- You should be a resident of Odisha.
- You should have passed Class 12 in the current year from CHSE Odisha (Arts, Science, Commerce or Vocational), or the Upashastri exam from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri.
- Your name should be in the beneficiary list published by the department.
- Your Aadhaar should be linked to your mobile number and to a bank account in your own name.
- Your bank account should be active and able to receive the money.
How to Check the Odisha Free Laptop Distribution List
- Go to the official website of the Higher Education Department, dhe.odisha.gov.in.
- Open the Schemes and Scholarship menu and click Laptop Distribution.
- Pick the latest list for your academic year. Older lists for years like 2014-15 to 2019-20 are also kept on the site.
- Choose your district and stream.
- Open the PDF and search for your name or roll number using Ctrl + F.
- Download or take a screenshot of the page that has your name.
You can also look for the same list on the Odisha State Scholarship Portal: scholarship.odisha.gov.in
What If Your Name Is Not on the List?
Do not panic. Here is what you can do.
- Ask your college principal first. The guideline lets students who scored more than some selected students raise a grievance through their principal.
- Check your stream and district again. Many students search in the wrong PDF.
- Make sure the spelling of your name matches your marksheet.
- Call the department helpline at 0674-2954600, which is listed on several scheme pages. Confirm it on the DHE site before calling.
How to Apply for the ₹30,000 Laptop DBT
Only students whose names are in the list can apply. Applications are filled on the State Scholarship Portal, not through the old laptop page.
- Open scholarship.odisha.gov.in and choose Student Login.
- Register with your Aadhaar number and verify with the OTP sent to your Aadhaar linked mobile.
- Select Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT) from the scheme list.
- Fill in your academic details, bank account number and IFSC code.
- Upload the documents asked for.
- Submit the form and save the acknowledgement.
[IMAGE 4: Place here. A screenshot of the State Scholarship Portal login page. Alt text: Odisha State Scholarship Portal login for laptop DBT]
Some reports say the 2026-27 application window is expected around October 2026. This is not confirmed by the department at the time of writing, so watch the official portal for the real dates.
Documents Usually Needed
- Aadhaar card
- Class 12 marksheet and admit card
- Bank passbook (first page, in the student’s name)
- Passport size photo
- Identity certificate from your principal or head of institution
- Caste certificate, if you belong to a reserved category
- Address proof and student ID card
Your college may ask for one or two more papers, so keep photocopies ready.
Common Mistakes That Delay the Money
- Aadhaar not linked with the bank account. DBT needs this. Visit your bank and fix it.
- Bank e-KYC pending. Update it so the account can take the transfer.
- Account in a parent’s name. It must be the student’s own account.
- Wrong IFSC or account number. Check twice before submitting.
- Missing the last date. Selected students who do not apply cannot claim the amount later.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Odisha free laptop scheme still running?
Yes, but under the name Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana, and the benefit is ₹30,000 in the bank account instead of a physical laptop.
Where is the Odisha free laptop distribution list published?
On the Higher Education Department website, dhe.odisha.gov.in, and on the State Scholarship Portal, scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
How many students get the benefit every year?
About 15,000 meritorious students across Odisha, chosen stream wise and block wise.
Is there one cut off mark for the whole state?
No. Lists are made block or ULB wise, district wise, stream wise and category wise, so the effective cut off differs by area. Students with 60% and above are preferred.
Can I apply if my name is not in the list?
No. Only students named in the beneficiary list can apply for the ₹30,000. If you think you were missed, speak to your principal.
Can students from other states apply?
No. The scheme is for Odisha students who passed Class 12 from CHSE Odisha or the Upashastri exam from Shree Jagannath Sanskrit Vishvavidyalaya, Puri.
Does the scheme give an actual laptop?
Not in most cases now. You get money and buy the laptop yourself.
