Odisha Scholarship Portal 2026-27: How to Apply, Check Status and Avoid Common Mistakes
If you are a student in Odisha, or an Odisha student studying in another state, there is one website you need to know: the Odisha Scholarship Portal at scholarship.odisha.gov.in. Almost every state scholarship, from Pre Matric to PG Merit, is applied for here. You register once, choose your scheme, upload your documents and track the payment from the same account.
This guide explains the portal in plain language. You will find the list of schemes, who can apply, the documents you need, the step by step process, what the new OTR rule means, and what to do when your status gets stuck.
Check before you apply: Last dates on this portal change often, and extensions are common. Always confirm the date for your scheme on the official portal before you rely on any website, including this one.
What Is the Odisha Scholarship Portal?
The Odisha State Scholarship Portal is the official single window of the Government of Odisha for student scholarships. It was launched on 28 October 2020 so that students would not have to fill separate forms for separate departments.
Schemes from several departments now sit on one platform. These include the ST & SC Development, Minorities & Backward Classes Welfare Department, the Higher Education Department, the School & Mass Education Department, the Skill Development & Technical Education Department, the Labour & ESI Department and the Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment Department.
What this means for you in practice:
- One login for all schemes
- Aadhaar based registration
- Online verification by your institute
- Scholarship money sent to your bank account through DBT
- Status tracking without visiting any office
The portal also connects with other government systems such as SAMS, e-District and the Board of Secondary Education records, which helps check your caste, income and academic details automatically. If you use SAMS for college admission, keep your SAMS Odisha student login details safe, because your academic record can be matched with your scholarship form.
Who Can Apply?
Eligibility is different for every scheme, so the scheme page is always the final word. Still, most schemes share a few basic rules:
- You must be a permanent resident of Odisha
- You must be studying in a recognised school, college or institute
- Your family income must be within the limit set for that scheme
- You must attend classes regularly
- For merit schemes, your marks in the last exam matter
For the Post Matric Scholarship, students from ST, SC, OBC/SEBC and EBC categories can apply if they are studying after Class 10. That includes Class 11 and 12, ITI, diploma, degree, postgraduate and professional courses. Reported eligibility notes for this scheme include a family income limit of ₹2,50,000 per year and a minimum of 50% marks in the last qualifying exam for OBC/SEBC/EBC students. Income limits can differ by category and by year, so read the current notice on the portal.
Students who study outside Odisha but are permanent residents of the state can also apply through the same portal.
New Rule: OTR Is Required for Post Matric
This is the point many students miss.
Eligible ST, SC, OBC/SEBC and EBC students applying for Post Matric must first create an OTR (One Time Registration) on the National Scholarship Portal at scholarships.gov.in. You then enter that OTR number on the Odisha portal when it asks for it.
The order is simple:
- Create OTR on scholarships.gov.in
- Keep the OTR number safe
- Apply on scholarship.odisha.gov.in
If you skip the first step, you will get stuck at the form. The Odisha portal has a step by step OTR guide in PDF, so download it if you are doing this for the first time.
[IMAGE 2: screenshot of the OTR guideline section on the portal]
List of Scholarship Schemes on the Portal
The table below shows schemes and amounts as listed on the portal for the 2025-26 cycle. Amounts and seat numbers can change, so confirm them for 2026-27 on the scheme page.
| Scheme | Department | Amount as listed |
|---|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship | ST & SC and MBC Welfare | As per course duration, per year |
| Pre Matric Scholarship | ST & SC and MBC Welfare | As per course duration, per year |
| Shahid Madho Singh Haath Kharcha Yojana | ST & SC and MBC Welfare | ₹5,000 |
| Krishi Vidya Nidhi Yojana | Agriculture & FE | As per course duration |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana (Education Assistance) | Labour & ESI | As per course duration |
| Godabarisha Vidyarthi Protsahana Yojana (Laptop DBT) | Higher Education | ₹30,000 |
| U.G. Merit (e-Medhabruti) | Higher Education | ₹10,000 per year |
| P.G. Merit (e-Medhabruti) | Higher Education | ₹15,000 per year |
| Technical and Professional | Higher Education | ₹20,000 per year |
| Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana | Higher Education | ₹20,000 per year |
| Vyasakabi Fakirmohan Bhasabruti | Higher Education | ₹20,000 (UG) and ₹30,000 (PG), one time |
| Junior Merit (Class 11 to 12) | School & Mass Education | ₹3,000 per year |
| Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent (Class 11 to 12) | School & Mass Education | ₹5,000 per year |
| Sudakshya for Girl Child | Skill Development & Technical Education | As per course duration |
| Green Passage (Orphan Students) | Skill Development & Technical Education | As per course duration |
| BOC Scholarship | Skill Development & Technical Education | As per course duration |
| Banishree (Students with Disability) | Social Security & Empowerment of PwD | As per course duration |
Which Scheme Fits You?
Class 9 and 10 students. Look at Pre Matric. If you are searching for a government scholarship for 10th class students, this is the first scheme to check, along with any merit based option your school informs you about.
Class 11 and 12 students. Post Matric covers you if you belong to a eligible category. Junior Merit and Pathani Samanta Mathematics Talent are also for Class 11 to 12. Many students search for a
scholarship for 12th students by government 2026, and these three are
the ones to compare.
If you are waiting for the free laptop benefit, check the Odisha Free Laptop Distribution List to see the latest merit list and beneficiary names.
Degree and PG students. Post Matric, U.G. Merit, P.G. Merit, Technical and Professional, and Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana are the main options. The Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana is listed as open to applicants even if they are availing other department schemes, but always read the scheme note first.
Children of construction workers. Under the labour welfare scholarship route, the Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana gives education assistance to eligible beneficiary families. The worker should be registered with the Labour department.
Girl students in technical courses. Check Sudakshya for Girl Child.
Students with disability. Check Banishree, and keep your disability certificate ready.
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Last Dates for 2026-27
Last dates are published scheme wise. These are the dates being reported for the current cycle. Please treat them as a guide and confirm on the portal, especially the Post Matric date, because it is very close and extensions have happened before.
| Scheme | Reported last date |
|---|---|
| Post Matric Scholarship | 29 September 2026 (extension to 30 September has been reported) |
| Pre Matric Scholarship | 9 October 2026 |
| Junior Merit and Pathani Samanta (Class 11 to 12) | 25 October 2026 |
| Nirman Shramik Kalyan Yojana | 31 October 2026 |
Dates for schemes like e-Medhabruti UG and PG Merit and Gopabandhu Sikhya Sahayata Yojana are usually announced separately on the portal. Do not wait for the final day. Servers slow down in the last two days every year.
Documents Required
Scan everything before you open the form. Files should be clear and readable.
- Aadhaar number
- Recent passport size photograph
- Caste certificate (for SC, ST, OBC/SEBC, EBC)
- Income certificate
- Residence certificate
- Disability certificate, if applicable
- Bank passbook first page showing your name, account number and IFSC
- Matriculation certificate and the marksheet of your last exam
- OTR number, for Post Matric
Income, caste and residence certificates are issued through the state e-District service. If you are applying for the first time and do not have them yet, start there, because certificates can take days.
A small tip on bank accounts: your account must be active and linked with Aadhaar for DBT. Students who have faced payment failure often had an inactive account or a seeding problem. Odisha women beneficiaries face the same thing with the Subhadra Yojana NPCI rejection, and the fix is similar: visit your bank and get Aadhaar seeding checked.
How to Apply on the Odisha Scholarship Portal
Step 1. Open scholarship.odisha.gov.in. On the student login page, choose Register if you are new. Existing students can log in.
Step 2. Enter your Aadhaar number and complete the basic details to create your account.
Step 3. For Post Matric, generate your OTR on scholarships.gov.in and keep the number ready.
Step 4. Log in with your User ID and password.
Step 5. Select your department and the scheme name.
Step 6. Fill in your student, academic, eligibility and bank details carefully.
Step 7. Use “Save as draft” if you want to finish later, or “Next” to continue.
Step 8. Check the preview, download and print the application.
Step 9. Submit. Your form then goes to your institute for verification.
You can use the basic eligibility check on the portal before you fill the full form. It saves time if you are not sure which scheme suits you.
Fresh or renewal? Students in their first year of a course apply as Fresh. Students continuing in the second year or later apply as Renewal.
How to Check Odisha Scholarship Status
Use the official Know Your Status page: scholarship.odisha.gov.in/website/know-your-status. You can also log in to your account and open your application.
The sanctioned student list can be seen from the scholarship list section of the portal.
What the common stages usually mean:
- Submitted: Your form has been sent, but your institute has not acted yet
- Forwarded to institute: Waiting for verification by your college or school
- Verified or recommended: Passed the institute stage and moved to the department
- Sanctioned: Approved, and money is expected in the bank
- Rejected or returned: Something is wrong. Read the remark and correct it if the portal allows
If your form has been sitting at the institute stage for a long time, meet the scholarship nodal officer at your college. Most delays happen at this stage, not because of the portal.
[IMAGE 5: screenshot of the Know Your Status page]
Common Mistakes That Cause Rejection
- Wrong Aadhaar or bank details. Fix them before final submit
- Bank account not linked with Aadhaar
- Name mismatch between Aadhaar, bank passbook and certificates
- Blurry or cut scans
- Applying without OTR for Post Matric
- Choosing the wrong scheme or the wrong Fresh or Renewal option
- Applying on the last day and never confirming the final submit
- Not following up with the institute
If you already submitted with a mistake, you usually cannot edit it yourself. Contact your institute nodal officer or the helpline.
Helpline
- Toll free: 155335 or 1800-345-6770
- Timing: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days
- Landline support is reported from 11:30 AM to 5:00 PM on government working days
Please confirm these numbers on the Contact page of the portal, since support details can be updated.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is OTR compulsory for Post Matric scholarship in Odisha? Yes. Eligible ST, SC, OBC/SEBC and EBC students must create an OTR on scholarships.gov.in and enter it on the Odisha portal.
Can I apply for more than one scholarship? Sometimes. Some schemes clearly say you can apply and avail even if you take other department schemes. Others have conditions. Read the note under each scheme before you submit.
Can I check my status without logging in? Yes, use the Know Your Status page on the portal and enter the details it asks for.
What if I entered a wrong Aadhaar or bank number? Edit it before final submit. If the form is already submitted, contact your institute nodal officer or the helpline for correction.
Can Odisha students studying outside the state apply? Yes, permanent residents of Odisha studying outside the state can apply through the same portal.
Do I need to apply again every year? Yes. Every academic year has a new application. In later years you choose Renewal.
Is this website the official scholarship portal? No. This is an independent information website. The official portal is scholarship.odisha.gov.in.
When does the money reach my account? After your form is verified and sanctioned, payment goes by DBT to your bank account. Timing depends on verification at each level.
Final Words
The Odisha Scholarship Portal makes things easier only when you go in prepared. Create your OTR first, keep clean scans of your documents, check that your bank account is linked with Aadhaar, and apply before the last week. After submitting, keep following up with your institute until your status shows sanctioned.
If you found this guide useful, also read our other Odisha welfare guides, such as the Subhadra Yojana status check guide
